Crane Valley

CRANE VALLEY

Overview

Crane Valley will be closed the entire 2019 - 2028 camping season due to a massive hazard tree removal

Crane Valley Group Campground is located adjacent to Bass Lake and can accommodate up to 7 groups with tents and RVs. The facility is shaded by a dense forest of oak, cedar and pine trees, and although none of the sites offer direct views of the lake, the campground offers convenient access to the many recreational activities and attractions in the area.

Facilities

This group campground has 7 sites that can accommodate between 12 to 30 people each. Each site has grills, fire rings and tables. Portable toilets are provided, but campers must bring drinking water.

Natural Features

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

Activities on Bass Lake include motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, sailing and water skiing. California Land Management sponsors a variety of interpretive programs throughout the summer at several locations in the Bass Lake area.

Nearby Attractions

Yosemite National Park is under an hour away and makes an ideal day trip from Crane Valley Campground.

Important Notices

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.
A fee for each additional vehicle will be collected at the campground
Maximum vehicle length is 40 feet
No drinking water is provided at this campground
This facility is operated by Sierra Recreation, A Division of California Land Management, and your comments are appreciated; comment forms are available from campground hosts or on CLM'swebsite
Click here to learn more about the Sierra National Forest
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.
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.

Available Activities

SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
WATER SPORTS - Water Skiing
HIKING - Hiking
FISHING - Fishing
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS - Educational Programs
CAMPING - Camping
BOATING - Boating

Directions

From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right on Forest Road 222, towards Bass Lake. Keep right for 3.5 miles to the campground.

Contact Information

Phone: 559-642-3212

39900 ROAD 222
BASS LAKE, CA 93604

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