Cedar Bluff Campground
Bass Lake

Bass Lake, California
Bass Lake, California

Cedar Bluff Campground
Bass Lake


Cedar Bluff Campground

Cedar Bluff Campground is located adjacent to Lupine Campground about mid-way along the west shore of Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest. The Forest Service combines it with Lupine Campground on their website, calling it Lupine Cedar Bluff Campground.

With more than a thousand surface acres and 14 miles of shoreline, Bass Lake has long been a popular mountain recreation destination. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating, waterskiing, and hiking.

Cedar Bluff Campground is unique in that it only has campsites designated for up to 12 or 24 people. There are no small, 6-person sites. Camping fees per night reflect the maximum capacity of the sites, i.e. $66 or $137 per night. The campground is perfect for small group or family gatherings.

Cedar Bluff Campground has 22 campsites, all of which can accommodate multiple RVs, trailers and tents. Some sites, however, are on steep slopes and tent space may be limited. 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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Cedar Bluff Campground Basics
Cedar Bluff Campground Location: Off Highway 222 on the west shore of Bass Lake
Elevation: 3,420 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Fresno - 55 miles
Merced - 73 miles
Camping Season Open year-round, weather permitting
Number of Sites: 22
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2, $10 per night fee for untowed 2nd vehicle
Pets: On leash, always attended, 2 pets maximum
Operated by: California Land Management for the Sierra National Forest
Bass Lake Ranger District: (559) 877-2218

Reservations at Cedar Bluff Campground
Reservations Recommended: Reservations are available for camping dates year-round.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated, but there are accessible facilities
Fees: Double sites $98 per night
Quadruple sites $196
Add $4 or $8 per night for holiday weekends
Plus $10 reservation fee
Reservations: Cedar Bluff Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Cedar Bluff Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, pedestal grill, stone fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water
Sketch Map of Campground: Cedar Bluff Campground Map
Showers: No
Dump Station: Nearby
Attractions near Cedar Bluff Campground: Enjoy Bass Lake with its marinas, boat rentals, boating, waterskiing, and fishing. Try other popular activities such as hiking and mountain biking. Visit nearby interpretive sites. Spend the day at Lakeside Picnic Area or Wishon Cove. Discover Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail, Angel Falls and Devils Slide Falls Trail. Try not to miss the Bass Lake Fishing Derby in early May.





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Cedar Bluff Camp, Bass Lake, Sierra National Forest, CA

Cedar Bluff Campground

Bass Lake Attractions

Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest south of Yosemite has long been a popular recreation area. Visitors who camp at Cedar Bluff Campground enjoy being close to the water and many popular lake attractions.


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Key Cedar Bluff Campground Regulations

  1. No more than 2 pets are permitted per campsite. Dogs must be on leash and attended at all times.
  2. All fires must be in the provided fire ring.
  3. To avoid the spread of invasive pests, firewood should be obtained locally.

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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