The best yurt rentals 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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Top-rated campgrounds

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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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Dunlap Canyon Retreat

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48mi from Bass Lake · 36 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Dunlap, CA

22 acres of camp sites and another 40 acres nextdoor to a hang gliders and paragliders landing. We have restrooms with showers attached to a geodesic dome on property. BBQ , water at sites. A seasonal 2 acre pond. We are about 25mi from sequoia and Kings Canyon right off the Highway 180 and a close drive from restaurants, stores. Beautiful views. We strive to make sure you have an amazing experience in the outdoors. We are still working on making the campground 100% so sorry in advance but what we are lacking we will make up for it with making your experience memorable hope to meet everyone soon P.S I got 6 things ask you to do while you are here 1.Enjoy your time here 2. If you need anything or have concerns say something ( I will try to accommodate the best I can) 3.Have fun 4. Only TP in toilets please 5. Make memories 6. Be respectful to your neighbors ( Get to know them. I don’t really have quite hours just keep in mind some ppl might be waking up early to hike in the park)

2. Sequoia Highland Camp

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46mi from Bass Lake · 17 sites · Lodging · Dunlap, CA

Discover Sequoia Highland Camp nature retreat, perched at almost 5000 feet altitude, offering breathtaking views of a valley on one side and snow-capped peaks on the other. Nestled on 120 acres of pristine forest in the Sierra Nevada mountains, this haven is conveniently located near Kings Canyon, a mere 200 miles from both San Francisco and Los Angeles. It serves as an accessible and idyllic base for exploring Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks. Sequoia Highland Camp is home to a variety of cabins and yurts, surrounded by a landscape that includes a pond, meadows, and a forest, providing an immersive experience in the untouched Sierra wilderness. Enhance your stay by booking additional facilities such as the Bungalow (recreation and bar), the Cloud room (yoga and workshop space), the Cloud (yoga and workshop space in a dome), a yoga deck, a sunset spot (no need to book), and a stargazing structure (no need to book). Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains and create lasting memories in this serene and well-appointed camp.

3. Heart valley ranch

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49mi from Bass Lake · 17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Groveland, CA

To make sure our place is the perfect fit for you, please take a moment to read both the general property description and the specific listing of the campsite or accommodation you’re booking. We want you to have a great stay and avoid any surprises! Heart Valley ranch hosts 300+ acres of rolling pasture nestled along the beautiful Jackass Creek. Access to Yosemite via 120 takes 1 hour , Groveland 10 minutes, and Coulterville 5 minutes. You’ll find cows, goats, chickens, llamas and our two beloved livestock dogs on the property. Many pools to cool off in and sweeping sunset views from the highest point on the property. There is lots of nature to enjoy including bird watching, seasonal wildflowers, and other wild animals. We welcome all ❤️🌈 We highly recommend not bringing any animals, including service animals. We have two livestock guardian dogs that free roam the property and they are not friendly with other animals. IMPORTANT!!! Update jun19th: This year, water levels are lower than usual due to limited rainfall. As a result, swimming at the swimming hole will be closed starting in early July. We recommend planning accordingly and checking back here for updates as the season progresses. Thank you for your understanding!

Stories from the community

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Kevin

1 week ago

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

It was a great stay! Close to destinations and the establishment was super well done and enjoyable

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Melanated

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Dunlap Canyon Retreat

Spencer was lovely. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean and close by. It was wonderfully quiet.

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Jose

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

Love tent camping. Good views. Drive up is a lil bumpy but oh well. Would do it again.

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Mirna

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

Omg.I love this place out this world. Majestic place, sunset, star gazing, quiet place. Just bring ur self & enjoy nature. Love it will do it again….! Thanks a lot to the host . Great . The yurt it’s perfect. Bed, heather, well equipped , comfortable. Thanks

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Sarah

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

We had a blast at yurt 17 and are already looking at dates to come back! Our only regret was that we did not stay longer. The yurt is equipped with staple amenities including a kettle and fridge. It has power and to our surprise WiFi. We stayed in mid October and I do wish we would have brought a couple extra blankets as it was pretty chilly even though there seemed to be a heater in the yurt. The yurt has plenty of privacy and we felt like we had the whole camp to ourselves. The communal bath house was very clean and several bathroom stalls and showers which made it really nice to be able to get in and out. The stargazing area was also amazing! We saw the milkyway and several constellations! Definitely make time for this!

Diana

October 2025

1 night at Sequoia Highland Camp

What a delight! Our experience at Sierra Highland Camp was nothing short of wonderful, we wish we’d been able to stay longer. We booked an overnight in a yurt; such a comfortable stay complete with cooking gear, BBQ, and heater. The make your own bed set up was clear and easy. The bathroom blocks were great, updated, spacious, and clean. This is a great location to explore the surrounding National Forest, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia NPs. We look forward to returning and spending more time.

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Tomas

September 2025

3 nights at Sequoia Highland Camp

Beautiful spot with lots of space to explore the views! The yurt was comfortable & the campsite was well stocked. I enjoyed the stargazing on-site and the friendly cows nearby. The host & staff were very welcoming.

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Upekha

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

Loved the overall experience. Yurts were clean and had all the required utensils and equipments. Place was calm and quiet. Men’s showers did not have hot water showers, which would have been nice to have.

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Elena

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

Absolutely loved staying at the camp, the yurts are so clean and cute. The hosts are super quick to respond to any issue as well. Would recommend to anyone wanted a peaceful, easy, getaway in Sequoia!

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Kendall

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

Loved staying in our yurt at Sequoia Highland Camp! It was close enough to Sequoia that we were able to go every day and get a good amount of activity in. Our yurt was clean and comfortable and we were able to access the Wifi from it, which was so nice! There is a little bit of a hill you have to walk up to get to the yurt and its not the closest one to the bathroom, so take that into consideration when choosing your yurt! But overall it was a great experience

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Vaish

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Dunlap Canyon Retreat

This was a fantastic experience. Excellent choice if you’re trying to find an affordable glamping spot near sequoia

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Abigail

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Dunlap Canyon Retreat

Definitely go here! We had a fantastic stay in one of the yurts; Spencer was very welcoming and we loved meeting his dogs. The views are phenomenal, bathrooms are clean, showers had very hot water and great pressure. 10/10 would stay again!

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AJ

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Dunlap Canyon Retreat

Great spot. Spencer is a stand-up guy. Clean bathrooms and showers. I will stay there again.

Tracy

August 2025

1 night at Sequoia Highland Camp

You have to drive up the cliffs to the most breathtaking views. Not for the faint of heart of heights are an issue. The area was peaceful and quiet and like minded individuals. I think it was simply amazing natural and beautiful place to stay.

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Jo

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

Had a great stay at Sequoia Highlands. Stayed in yurt 12. The yurt itself is super cute and very clean inside. There was a queen sized bed and 2 smaller beds. All had memory foam mattresses which were really comfortable and pillows and sheets are available. It was very hot during our stay so we were so happy to have 2 fans to cool down at night. There is also a small fridge and nice pour over coffee system with provided coffee! Communal showers and bathrooms were clean and well stocked. It is pretty remote so stargazing is amazing and beautiful views. We also had some cow friends and quail visit. Host was very responsive to my request to add another night. WiFi worked well. If you want to feel off grid but still have all the convenience of home, this is the place! I would love to stay again.

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Liv

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

Come here!! The property is so beautiful and calming!! The beds were comfortable and we all slept well. The yurts were well kept and very cool. I have no complaints, amazing place!!!!

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Michael

July 2025

2 nights at Sequoia Highland Camp

The yurt was exactly as advertised and the sunset view and stargazing were beautiful and amazing!! It was quiet, secluded and we definitely plan to come back and bring our kids with us. The owners were very responsive and kind when a request was made, even late at night. The local cows were entertaining and seemed friendly. We felt safe and secure. Also the showers and bathroom facilities were more than adequate.

Tram

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

We loved the yurts, super cozy and clean. The bathrooms and showers were also well maintained. The camp had a lot of amenities (mini fridge, cooking utensils, grill), which made the trip super easy. Beautiful campsite. Hosts were very responsive and provided very detailed instructions for check in. Perfect for a weekend getaway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon.

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Jaye

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Heart valley ranch

Great hosts, wonderful site, will definitely be back!

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Nihir

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sequoia Highland Camp

Amazingly awesome place. Really secluded at the top of the mountain. But the views are amazing. The sunset point and stargazing are awesome. Yurt was really clean and very well facilitated. The host was super responsive on our message. Definitely booking again when we visit

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The best yurts 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.