Spring Cove

Sierra National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: BASS LAKE, CA, CA

Price: From $52 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (218 reviews)

Season: May through October

Spring Cove Campground is located across the street from Bass Lake in a grove of oak, pine and cedar, and is well suited for tents or small RVs. The sites are shaded and clustered close together. Bass Lake offers many recreational activities and is a popular summer destination.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.

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/spring-cove to be notified when sites open up.

Spring Cove is a shaded, well-maintained federal campground across the street from Bass Lake with excellent recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, swimming, and water sports. Multiple Google reviews (4.5/5 rating) praise clean bathrooms and helpful staff.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also osprey, western fence lizards, California mountain kingsnakes, and American white pelicans within 8km radius.

Insider tips for Spring Cove: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with seasonal operations Host Stephen noted in reviews as exceptionally helpful for campsite location Sites are shaded and clustered close together, ideal for tents or small RVs

Skip Spring Cove if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You need large RV sites — campground is designed for tents or small RVs.

Best time to visit Spring Cove: May through October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Wishon Bass Lake (BASS LAKE, CA), Lupine (BASS LAKE, CA), Forks Campground (Sierra) (BASS LAKE, CA), Recreation Point (BASS LAKE, CA).