Cedar Bluff
Sierra National Forest
Cedar Bluff sits adjacent to Bass Lake in a huge Ponderosa pine forest. The camp features double, triple and quad units and is an ideal location for enjoying the many recreational activities and sights in the area.
Each unit has a picnic table, grill, campfire ring and paved parking spur. Cedar Bluff provides flush toilets, accessible flush toilets and drinking water.
Some sites are on slopes, and space for tents may be limited to parking spurs.
Need to Know
- Many sites are on slopes and/or have very limited tent space (some are limited to paved parking spurs only).
All campers must check in at the registration office
- This campground has a security guard on patrol
No more than two pets per site, must be leashed at all times.
Please Note: Two RV’S with tow vehicle per double site or two vehicles for tent only camping. Four RV’S with tow vehicle per quad site or four vehicles for tent only camping. 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.
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierra National Forest Headquarters, (559) 297-0706.
Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (12pm) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
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Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals.
Natural Features
Cedar Bluffs Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet. The 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.
Nearby Attractions
Cedar Bluff is located 24 miles from the entrance of Yosemite National Park.
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.
Nearby hiking trails include Willow Creek, Goat Mountain, Spring Cove and Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail. A variety of educational programs are offered
on weekends during the summer.
Changes & Cancellations
Rules & Reservation Policies
As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations.
Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites.
Booking Window
For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility.
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Tours & Tickets: You may request changes to tour dates at no cost before the arrival date. If you cancel before your tour date, you may be eligible for a refund. Cancellation fees apply. Please check the tour facility description details page for cancellation policies.
Permits: Varies by location. Please check the permit details for the permit location.
Late Cancellations
Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
No-Shows
Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
Tours: A tour or ticket no-show is one who does not cancel a ticket before arrival and does not arrive for the tour. Tour no-shows are not entitled to a refund.
Refunds
Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
Recreation.gov Billing Information
Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."
Changes to Policies and Procedures
Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July
Contact Information
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3990 ROAD 222 BASS LAKE CA 93604
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 559-642-3212
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Fresno, California: Take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn
right onto Forest Road 222 (toward Bass Lake) and keep right for 3.5 miles to
the Bass Lake Campground office. Continue southeast on Forest Road 222 for
approximately 2.75 miles to Cedar Bluff Campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 021, Loop 18-22, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop 08-17, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop 18-22, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop 08-17, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop 18-22, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop 18-22, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop 01-07, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop 18-22, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop 08-17, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop 08-17, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop 08-17, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop 08-17, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop 01-07, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop 08-17, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop 01-07, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop 01-07, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop 08-17, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop 01-07, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop 08-17, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop 01-07, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop 01-07, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop 08-17, Type Standard Nonelectric
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