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Forks Campground (Sierra)

Sierra National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Forks campground is located on a hillside overlooking Bass Lake. Each unit has a picnic table, pedestal grill, stone fire ring and paved parking spur. Forks Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet.

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14 days

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Each unit has a picnic table, pedestal grill, stone fire ring and paved parking spur. Forks Campground provides flush toilets (including ones that meet accessibility standards) and drinking water. The parking spurs here are not large enough to fit boat trailers.

Natural Features

Forks Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet. Bass Lake is a very popular area known for its variety of fish, as well as the bald and golden eagles that make their home here. The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra.

Recreation

Bass Lake offers a beach and boat ramp. Popular activities include swimming, motorized boating, non-motorized boating, water skiing, sailing and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill and catfish. Goat Mountain Trail (2.6 miles) can be accessed directly from this camp. Other foot trails in the area include Willow Creek (2.7 miles), Spring Cove (2.6 miles) and Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail (1 mile). A variety of educational programs are offered on weekends during the summer.

Nearby Attractions

Forks Campground is located approximately 24 miles from the entrance of Yosemite National Park.

Campsite map

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.

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Common questions

Is Forks Campground (Sierra) available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 9 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Jul 27. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Forks Campground (Sierra)?

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