Lupine Campground
Bass Lake

Bass Lake, California
Bass Lake, California

Lupine Campground
Bass Lake


Lupine Campground

Lupine Campground is adjacent to Cedar Bluffs Campground on the west shore of Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest. The Forest Service combines the two campgrounds on its website, calling them 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. Several nice day-use areas are along the shore near Lupine Campground.

Lupine Campground has 50 pleasant campsites spread through a mature Ponderosa pine forest and around small meadows. Twelve sites are designated for tents-only, the rest can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. A 2-night minimum stay is required on weekends and 3 nights on holiday weekends. Most of the parking spurs at Lupine are large enough to accommodate boat trailers.

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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Lupine Campground Basics
Lupine Campground Location: Off Highway 222 on the west shore of Bass Lake
Elevation: 3,460 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Fresno - 55 miles
Merced - 73 miles
Camping Season: Open year-round, weather permitting
Number of Sites: 50
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2, $10 per night fee for untowed 2nd vehicle
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by: California Land Management for the Sierra National Forest
Bass Lake Ranger District: (559) 877-2218

Reservations at Lupine 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: Bone designated, but there are accessible facilities
Favorite Campsites: #68, 70, 78, 80, 82, 84, 85, 100, 103, 106
Fees: $49 per night ($2 more during holidays)
Reservations: Lupine Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Lupine 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 Lupine Campground: Spend your days at Bass Lake with its marinas, boat rentals, boating, waterskiing, and fishing. Strike out into the forest for hiking and mountain biking. Visit nearby interpretive sites. Relax for the day at Lakeside Picnic Area or Wishon Cove. Discover Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail, Angel Falls and Devils Slide Falls Trail. Join in the fun of the Bass Lake Fishing Derby in early May.




Lupine Campground, Bass Lake, Sierra National Forest, CA

Lupine Campground


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

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Lupine Campground, Bass Lake, Sierra National Forest, CA

Lupine Campground

Bass Lake Attractions

Bass Lake rests in the Sierra National Forest south of Yosemite. The lake is a popular camping and recreation area. Visitors who stay at Lupine Campground a set back from the lake a short distance.

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Key Lupine Campground Regulations

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

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