Forks Campground (Sierra)
Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BASS LAKE, CA, CA
Price: From $52 per night
Price range: $52–$104 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (195 reviews)
Season: May through October
Forks campground is located on a hillside overlooking Bass Lake. The camp is forested with cedar, ponderosa pine and oak trees and offers a few sites with limited lake views, while others are adjacent to the creek.Each unit has a picnic table, pedestal grill, stone fire ring and paved parking spur. Forks Campground provides flush toilets (including ones that meet accessibility standards) and drinking water.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/forks-campground-sierra to be notified when sites open up.
Forks Campground offers 26 forested sites on a hillside overlooking Bass Lake with direct access to Goat Mountain Trail (2.6 miles). Campers praise the proximity to the lake, well-maintained facilities, and safe family-friendly atmosphere with helpful staff.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, and California Mountain Kingsnake present in area. Mosquitoes reported as significant issue by campers.
Insider tips for Forks Campground (Sierra): Book early — federal campground fills up quickly. Choose your site carefully for shade; coverage varies by location. Bring a boat or use the Bass Lake boat launch for swimming, fishing, and water sports. Access Goat Mountain Trail directly from camp for hiking.
Skip Forks Campground (Sierra) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You're sensitive to mosquitoes — campers report significant swarms.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Forks Campground (Sierra): May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Recreation Point (BASS LAKE, CA), Lupine (BASS LAKE, CA), Crane Valley (BASS LAKE, CA), Spring Cove (BASS LAKE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Forks Campground (Sierra)
Cell signal at Forks Campground (Sierra) (BASS LAKE, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 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.
Forks campground is located on a hillside overlooking Bass Lake. The camp is forested with cedar, ponderosa pine and oak trees and offers a few sites with limited lake views, while others are adjacent to the creek.Each unit has a picnic table, pedestal grill, stone fire ring and paved parking spur. Forks Campground provides flush toilets (including ones that meet accessibility standards) and drinking water.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills up quickly.
Choose your site carefully for shade; coverage varies by location.
Bring a boat or use the Bass Lake boat launch for swimming, fishing, and water sports.
Access Goat Mountain Trail directly from camp for hiking.
Official operating season for the campground.
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 on Forest Road 222 (toward Bass Lake), keep right for 3.5 miles to the Bass Lake Campground office. After registering, continue on for approximately 1.25 miles to the Forks Campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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