Recreation Point caters to groups looking to claim their own piece of Bass Lake's northern shoreline. With four tent-only campsites accommodating 30-50 people each and separate group picnic areas for up to 100, it's built for family reunions, scout troops, and organized outings that need space to spread out.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 💵Fee per Night
- $10
- 📍GPS
- 37.32858, -119.57993
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 559-642-3212
- 🗺️Address
- CA
The Camp
Recreation Point sits in a partially shaded cove at Bass Lake's northern end, dividing its facilities between camping and day use. The camping loop holds four sites — Knoll, Lagoon, Scout, and Acorn — each with tent-only restrictions and capacity for 30-50 people. A separate loop contains the group picnic areas: Cove, Oak Point, and South Park, which handle 50-100 people for day events.
Each campsite includes a water faucet, picnic tables, and a large pedestal grill sized for group cooking. The picnic areas offer similar setups without overnight accommodation. Flush toilets handle the facilities, and Recreation Point maintains its own designated swim area on Bass Lake.
What to Know
Group sites book 12 months out through Recreation.gov at $10 per night — competitive pricing for lakefront group camping. The 3,400-foot elevation keeps temperatures moderate, and the partial shade provides relief during summer gatherings.
Bass Lake draws crowds for its full spectrum of water activities: swimming, motorized boating, water skiing, sailing, and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill, and catfish. The lake includes a boat ramp if your group needs to launch watercraft.
Nearby
Trail access includes Willow Creek, Goat Mountain, Spring Cove, and the Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail, though specific distances and difficulty levels aren't detailed. Educational programs run on weekends during summer months.
Yosemite National Park sits under an hour away, making Recreation Point a practical base camp for groups planning day trips into the park. The location in Sierra National Forest's Bass Lake Ranger District puts you in habitat where bald and golden eagles nest, adding wildlife viewing to the recreational mix.