The best luxury RV campgrounds near Bass Lake, California

About an hour from Fresno in the Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake attracts boating and water skiing enthusiasts with its reservoir, often touted as a mini Lake Tahoe. While nearby Oakhurst up the road has a wider selection of amenities, Bass Lake offers plenty for campers wanting to be close to Yosemite National Park, including boat and water sports rentals, RV resorts, and tons of campgrounds for tent camping. The town is set on the northern shores of the lake—for a quieter alternative, consider the US Forest Service’s Lupine Campground, offering campsites with fire rings, plus picnic areas and restrooms with flush toilets.

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About an hour from Fresno in the Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake attracts boating and water skiing enthusiasts with its reservoir, often touted as a mini Lake Tahoe. While nearby Oakhurst up the road has a wider selection of amenities, Bass Lake offers plenty for campers wanting to be close to Yosemite National Park, including boat and water sports rentals, RV resorts, and tons of campgrounds for tent camping. The town is set on the northern shores of the lake—for a quieter alternative, consider the US Forest Service’s Lupine Campground, offering campsites with fire rings, plus picnic areas and restrooms with flush toilets.

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1. Yosemite Westlake Camp

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42mi from Bass Lake · 33 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Coulterville, CA

Located on the John Muir Historic route to Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Westlake Campground and RV Park is convenient to all things Yosemite. Between here and the park is Rainbow Pool, a well-known swimming hole that campers here often visit on their way back to the campground for a refreshing dip in the cool waters. Coulterville was started as a gold-rush town. You can visit the museum and visitor center even try your hand at panning for gold.

2. Outdoorsy Yosemite Campground

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0.8mi from Bass Lake · 150 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bass Lake, CA

Outdoorsy Yosemite – Nature, Comfort & Adventure at Your Doorstep Welcome to Outdoorsy Yosemite, your gateway to unforgettable outdoor experiences just minutes from Yosemite National Park. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, our boutique campground offers a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, perfect for RV travelers, glampers, and nature lovers alike. Choose from spacious RV sites with full hookups or relax in our stylish glamping tents, complete with cozy beds, electricity, and private decks. Whether you're hiking Half Dome, exploring Bass Lake, or stargazing by the fire, Outdoorsy Yosemite is your ideal basecamp. What You’ll Love: Easy access to Yosemite National Park, Bass Lake, and Oakhurst Full hookup RV sites (Standard, Superior & Premium options) Comfortable glamping tents for couples or families Pet-friendly, family-friendly, and surrounded by towering pines Modern amenities: clean bathhouses, Wi-Fi zones, and picnic areas Fire pits, walking trails, and curated local experiences Come for the fresh air, stay for the moments. Whether you're escaping for a weekend or planning a longer adventure, Outdoorsy Yosemite delivers the perfect mix of nature and comfort.

3. Canyon Crest Private Camping and RV

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30mi from Bass Lake · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mariposa, CA

Canyon Crest Campground and RV: Your Quiet Yosemite Getaway Are you looking for a rustic, off-grid, peaceful camping spot near Yosemite? Check out Canyon Crest Campground and RV in Mariposa! What it is: * 100-acre property with rustic RV/tent sites, vintage campers, and cabins for rent. * Perfect for escaping the city and enjoying nature. * Rich in Gold Rush history! Where it is: * Near Yosemite National Park (33 miles to the entrance: approx. an hour drive). * In the historic Whitlock Mining district. * Close to the Merced River Recreation Area and 12 miles to the Historic town of Mariposa. What you can do: * Explore Yosemite. * Hike and enjoy the scenery. * Relax and watch for wildlife (deer, turkeys, hawks, maybe even a bear!). Where you can stay: * 2 Tent Sites: No hookups or water, but you'll have a fire pit, privacy, and plenty of space. * Cozy Camper: Sleeps 4, has hot water, A/C, stove, fridge, toilet, and shower. * Hummingbird Camper: Sleeps 2, has hot water, A/C, stove, toilet, and shower. This site is not kid-friendly. * Cabins on the Hilltop: 2 cabins each furnished with a queen bed, electricity, and A/C. * Dry Camp Pull-Through RV: 1 RV site, no hook-ups. Beautiful, serene view, the road is easy. Pull through or back in. Fire pit. This site is set apart from the others. Important things to know: * The road to the Pull-In Dry Camp RV is gravel and easy to navigate. * The road to the remaining sites is unpaved, rocky, mountainous, and very rough. This terrain can be difficult to navigate so AWD or 4WD vehicles are recommended. Low-profile vehicles are not advised. Optional parking may be available for the hike-in. * Creeks are full in the wet season but dry up in summer. Good to know: * People who have stayed there like how quiet it is and how close it is to Yosemite. * There are other camping options nearby if Canyon Crest is booked. Want a quiet, historical, and nature-filled Yosemite experience? Canyon Crest Campground and RV might be the place!

4. Yosemite Rocky Ridge Road Cabin

10mi from Bass Lake · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Coarsegold, CA

Our spacious lofted Yosemite cabin has high 18ft ceilings which gives the sense of abundance and space. Relax and unwind on our large outdoor deck with cool valley breezes. Chill time to let go and recharge. We renovated our cabin fully in the summer of 2024, knocking out lots of closed in walls and gutting the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms completely changing a dated 80’s style cabin into a modern contemporary home. The renovation took us 6 months in total to complete, from the time we knocked out our first wall til the last appliance was installed. This is our family’s cabin we love to spend quality time together exploring outside, catching bugs, cooking s’mores on our large deck and stargazing at night! We love to share it with other families.

5. Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

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48mi from Bass Lake · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Groveland, CA

Only 25 minutes from Yosemite's entrance gate, come stay at stunning Red Tail Ranch and avoid the crowds of the big campgrounds. With fast wifi, abundant hot water for showers, clean/flush toilets and inside space for cooking with a commercial sink for dishes, all the necessities for a comfortable stay are on site. Use Red Tail Ranch as an ideal launching off point for Yosemite or stay on the property and enjoy all that it has to offer. Red Tail Ranch is a beautiful 90 acre property in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Among the oak woodlands, meadows and coniferous forest, there are numerous trails to explore the property and direct riding access to a developed mountain biking area nearby. Great birding, botanizing and wildlife watching opportunities abound. We have RV sites with hookups, a five site drive-in campground and one walk-in campsite- all with clean, flush toilet bathrooms, hot outdoor showers, indoor camp kitchen and gathering space. Whether your pitching a tent, parking a campervan or rv, there are opportunities for everyone. For large events, workshops or reunions, Red Tail Ranch can be rented out in its entirety- please reach out with any questions or how to do this. New additions to the campground include hammocks, basketball, cornhole, darts and a ring toss game for all to enjoy. We are 10 minutes from the small town of Groveland with a market and restaurants and just down the road from the put in for rafting on the Tuolumne river. Our pricing is a little higher than other places nearby and this is due to the property's great locations, incredible beauty, and all of the amenities added for a great experience. If wanting more information about Yosemite or the surroundings, host Robb Hirsch is a biologist and professional nature photographer with 25 years of experience in the area. He also is connected with all the local guides for any outdoor adventure referrals. Concerned about getting into Yosemite with the new summer reservation requirements? We know all the details, including how to navigate and get through or around the system. Stay with us and we will show you how to access the park with or without reservations.

6. Lakeshore Resort

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22mi from Bass Lake · 30 sites · RVs, Lodging · Shaver Lake, CA

Lakeshore Resort offers a peaceful retreat where the timeless beauty of Sierra National Forest comes alive. Lakeshore Resort is excited to announce that all of our cabins are undergoing a complete renovation, so you can experience the ultimate comfort during your stay. We have already completed the renovation of three original rustic units, each one offering a cozy and inviting atmosphere that perfectly blends modern amenities with traditional mountain charm. In addition, we are proud to offer three brand new log cabins that are available for booking. With all of these options available, you’re sure to find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs and make your stay with us unforgettable. Our cabins have recently undergone complete renovations. Limited cabins available for booking! Our resort’s ideal location offers endless year-round activities for visitors to enjoy. Come with your loved ones and enjoy skiing, snow play, or plan a romantic weekend escape to this charming destination. Each cabin offers a cozy, intimate atmosphere. -Pets Policy At Lakeshore Resort, we strive to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for all of our guests. As much as we love our furry friends, we do not allow pets to stay in our cabins. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a clean and enjoyable atmosphere. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly staff. Our rates start at $244.95 from Sunday to Thursday and $294.95 on Fridays and Saturdays, with no minimum stay required for our A Cabins. Consider Lakeshore Resort as your next destination for a relaxing and fun-filled vacation with your loved ones.

Stories from the community

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Stefany

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

Absolutely loved it! Such a beautiful, peaceful, and clean campsite!

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Jack

October 2025

18 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Outdoorsy Yosemite Campground

Great facilities and lovely host / neighboring RVers. We were lucky to be there during a members weekend for Halloween and it was incredible. Everyone was so lovely and the decorations amazing! Great time, thanks!

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Tom

October 2025

22 ft campervan

1 night at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

Great location near Yosemite but without the crowds. Robb was super helpful in selecting the best location for us to camp. We had the place all to ourselves and loved the peaceful atmosphere.

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Stephanie

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

What a beautiful property! We had an absolutely lovely time. We were the only ones in the tent camping area so we had the entire place to ourselves and we were able to unplug and truly relax. The kitchen area was perfect for us to wash our dishes, the bathrooms were clean and well lit and my husband especially enjoyed his hot shower under the stars. Groveland is a very cute little town and we enjoyed an afternoon walking around there with our dogs. Robb is wonderful with communication too. We’d definitely stay here again!

Our sight was nice bug lots of room to enjoy ourselves

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Heidi

October 2025

23 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Yosemite Westlake Camp

The firebombed is amazing campground is pretty quiet.

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Nick

October 2025

22 ft Class C

1 night at Outdoorsy Yosemite Campground

This campsite is great! Laundry, shower, bathroom, pool, community center and much more is all within a short walk of all campsites here. Also within walking distance of Bass Lake, this campsite was a perfect stay!

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Michael

October 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

Great hosts in Rob and his son Noah, matched by a beautiful piece of property. Easy to find, and easy to access the RV sites (and the tent sites andcabins). The property was quiet, lots of wild life, beautiful trails...and located just outside Stanislaus and Yosemite, places that Rob knows intimately. Hookups worked perfect...we're already scheming a return trip.

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Fabrisio

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

I couldn’t have asked for more!! Robb was so easy to communicate with and my time here felt so safe and comfortable!! Excited for future reservations.

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Luisa

September 2025

30 ft campervan

Group trip

2 nights at Yosemite Westlake Camp

We loved the camp! The attention was amazing and the installations were great. Nice location if you want to spend the day visiting Yosemite. Would definitely recommend!

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David

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Yosemite Westlake Camp

Had a very good time and services were great and I felt very welcomed there. Clean showers and lots of space to enjoy relaxing with views of wild turkeys and deer in the mornings and evenings. Wife had one suggestions that the small step-up in the shower on floor have a marker ( maybe paint step yellow ) to prevent trip hazard. Men's side were fine...

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Lulu

September 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

Such a beautiful ranch! So quiet and peaceful. The outdoor shower was AMAZING.. Thanks for having us!

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maylon

September 2025

Tent

5 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

Peaceful place to hang out. The kitchen was convenient for cooking at night, the barn hang out for eating and lounging after full days in Yosemite. We stayed 5 nights and drove back and forth to the park. For some that would be too much driving but we liked being out of crowded campsites. No noise and just birds in the morning. Showers were awesome after full days of hiking too.

Headwaters Headquarters- communal inside space for inclement weather or food prep/clean up, sink inside. Info with maps and local wildlife.

Nathan

September 2025

16 ft car

3 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

From the jump Robb was very responsive and accommodating! Came in for the weekend to hike Half Dome and this was the PERFECT place to stay. Close to the park and close to Groveland, whilst still giving the remote and adventurous feeling that the park has to offer. Property was easy to find and navigate. The showers were fantastically warm and the bathrooms were clean. The communal area is a perfect hangout and the little kitchen/prep area was a huge bonus. It was really great to meet Robb as he has tons of knowledge on area and gave us some great tips on navigating the park and alternate hikes. It would seem that Robb is a bit of local celebrity with his Biologist background and passion for Photography - I highly recommend stopping off at Mountain Sage in Groveland to view/purchase some of his phenomenal prints and grab a coffee. (He also has a published nature book!) All in all, great value, great location and perfect for a weekend at the park! I will definitely be returning!

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Hamid

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Yosemite Westlake Camp

We stayed two nights at this location. Mac and uncle John are great! bathrooms and showers are awesome and super clean. I would recommend this place 110%!!! W used our ground tent, even though we had rooftop tent. You can find new Friends in camping area! Th location is just 30 min away from West gate of NP and 1:20 min to Yosemite village with a tea;;y great scenic drive.

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Maureen

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

We loved RV spot #1. Everything was clean and exactly as stated. We did have to run a hose to fill up our tank, but we probably should’ve realized lol. But as we are just amateurs. It is a very clean and quiet, private spot and we really enjoyed our stay! Thank you for a great location and stay!

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John

September 2025

22 ft campervan

3 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

A spectacular site near Yosemite that easily beats out standard commercial camping options. Love the fact that there are awesome outdoor showers and bathrooms. The trails on the property are lovely and a bonus for dog owners. Robb is very responsive and friendly with a wealth of knowledge about the area. Definitely check out his book - stunning photos. We look forward to a return trip!

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Gareth Sheenn

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

The campsite was very clean, with well-kept showers and facilities. The property was peaceful and quiet, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a calm getaway!

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Kaitlend

September 2025

15 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Yosemite Westlake Camp

Mac was amazing and made us feel right at home! He’s truly a generous and thoughtful person! We will definitely be back!

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Edward

September 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Outdoorsy Yosemite Campground

The amenities were great for campervan experience. They had 240v and 120v outlets with fresh water and waste water systems on each camping site. The site's bathrooms were nice and open 24 hours. The campsite was also walking distance from food and entertainment which was great for ease of logistics. The employees were also very friendly and helpful!

Dan

August 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

We spent 4 nights at Robb’s ranch site, and it was an amazing experience. The location is isolated, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful scenery, with plenty of space all around. Our RV site (#2) had excellent electricity and water hookups (no sewer), plus a lovely wooden deck that made it even cooler and more comfortable. The shared facilities were nice. Travel time to Yosemite was about an hour, which made it a good base for exploring the park. Robb himself was wonderful – very kind and always helpful. He is also a biologist and photographer who wrote a fascinating book about the area, filled with stunning pictures. His knowledge and passion really added to the experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quiet, spacious, and unique place to stay near Yosemite!

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The best luxury RV camping near Bass Lake guide

Where to go

West of Bass Lake

While the expanse between Bass Lake and the California coast has its fair share of towns and farmland, there are also plenty of natural areas and parks to explore. Spots worth considering along this route include San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, Pacheco State Park, and Henry W. Coe State Park.

Sequoia National Forest

Head south and you'll hit Sequoia National Forest, where you'll find everything from scenic waterways to colorful high mountain scenery. Backpackers may want to also consider a trip out to the Jennie Lakes Wilderness, with its thick forest interspersed with Alpine meadows.

Stanislaus National Forest

North of Bass Lake, the massive Stanislaus National Forest is a great place to continue water adventures, with a wide variety of lakes and rivers. Hiking and camping opportunities also abound in this wooded area.

When to go

Bass Lake is definitely a summer destination, though many area campgrounds are open year-round. Summers can get hot, with daytime temperatures sometimes rising to the upper 90s, while nights are pleasantly warm, with temperatures in the 60s. The spring and fall shoulder seasons are ideal if you want fewer crowds, with pleasantly warm temperatures in May and September. Late fall through winter gets plenty of rain, and snow is not uncommon.