Cedar Bluff
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BASS LAKE, CA, CA
Price: From $104 per night
Price range: $104–$208 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (85 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Cedar Bluff sits adjacent to Bass Lake in a Ponderosa pine forest with 22 sites offering direct access to swimming, boating, and fishing. The campground features multiple recreational activities including hiking trails nearby and a boat launch.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Osprey, Mule Deer, Western Fence Lizard, and California Mountain Kingsnake documented within 8km
Insider tips for Cedar Bluff: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand No hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only Bass Lake offers beach and boat ramp for water activities including motorized boating, water skiing, and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill and catfish
Skip Cedar Bluff if: You need RV hookups—no hookups at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Cedar Bluff: May-October — Official operating season for Cedar Bluff.
Nearby campgrounds: Lupine (BASS LAKE, CA), Spring Cove (BASS LAKE, CA), Wishon Bass Lake (BASS LAKE, CA), Forks Campground (Sierra) (BASS LAKE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cedar Bluff
Cell signal at Cedar Bluff (BASS LAKE, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
No hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only
Bass Lake offers beach and boat ramp for water activities including motorized boating, water skiing, and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill and catfish
Official operating season for Cedar Bluff
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sierra National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sierra National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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