Wishon Point Campground
Bass Lake

Bass Lake, California
Bass Lake, California

Wishon Point Campground
Bass Lake


Wishon Point Campground

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Wishon Point Campground is located on the southwest shore of Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Visitors to Bass Lake enjoy fishing, boating, waterskiing, and hiking. Facilities at the lake include marinas, launch ramps, resorts, and many nice lakeside picnic areas.

Note: Many hazardous trees around Bass Lake campgrounds have recently been removed, leaving many campgrounds more exposed with fewer trees than in the past.

Wishon Point Campground's 46 campsites are set in a forest of oak, pine, and cedar with dense undergrowth in some parts which provides good privacy. Eight of the campsites are designated for tents only; the rest can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. A few of the campsites have lake views. There are some double campsites available. A few parking spurs may be bumpy. A 2-night minimum stay is required on weekends and 3 nights on holiday weekends.

Check in at Bass Lake Recreation Office before proceeding to campground. The office is located at west end of the lake near Recreation Point.

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Wishon Point Campground Basics
Wishon Point Campground Location: Off Highway 222 on the west shore of Bass Lake
Elevation: 3,440 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Fresno - 57 miles
Merced - 75 miles
Camping Season: Open early April through early September, depending on weather
Number of Sites: 46
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2, $10 per night fee for un-towed 2nd vehicle
Pets: On leash, always attended, 2 maximum
Operated by: California Land Management for the Sierra National Forest
Bass Lake Ranger District: (559) 877-2218

Reservations at Wishon Point Campground
Reservations Recommended: Reservations are available for camping dates whenever the campground is open.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date for standard sites.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 30 feet maximum. Recommended RVs 24 feet, trailers 20 feet.
Wheelchair accessible sites: #21, 28
Favorite Campsites: #2, 3, 5, 6, 13, 28, 33, 36, 38, 39, 40, 44
Fees: Single Campsites - $49 per night ($2 more during holidays)
Double Campsites - $98 per night ($4 more during holidays)
Reservations: Wishon Point Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Wishon Point Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, pedestal grill, stone fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water
Showers: No
Dump Station: Nearby
Attractions near Wishon Point Campground: At Bass Lake stop in at Miller's Landing where you will find a marina and boat rentals. Enjoy a day on the water boating, waterskiing, and fishing. Get into the woods hiking or mountain biking. Try one of these nearby trails: Willow Creek (2.7 miles), Goat Mountain (2.6 miles), Spring Cove (2.6 miles) and Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail (1 mile). Around the lake find Angel Falls and Devils Slide Falls Trail. Don't miss the Bass Lake Fishing Derby in early May.

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Wishon Point Campground, Bass Lake, Sierra National Forest, CA

Wishon Point Campground


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Wishon Point Campground, Bass Lake, Sierra National Forest, CA

Wishon Point Campground

Bass Lake Attractions

Only a short distance south of Yosemite, Bass Lake is a popular camping and recreation area. Campers at Whishon Point Campground are close to the lake and to day-use areas along its shore.


Key Wishon Point Campground Regulations

  1. Obtain firewood to avoid bringing in invasive pests.
  2. Fires must be confined to the provided fire ring.
  3. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. No more than 2 pets are allowed per campsite.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate