California · Camping · Bass Lake · Near Shaver Lake

Recreation Point

7
sites
Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months

Is Recreation Point open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Recreation Point, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 7 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 3,405 ft
  • Near Bass LakeBass Lake Ranger District · Sierra National Forest

Recreation Point is nestled in a partially shaded cove overlooking the northern end of Bass Lake. It offers tent-only, overnight sites and picnic area for groups. The maximum group sizes range from 30-50 people per campsite and 50-100 people per picnic site. The camp consists of four sites on one loop: Knoll, Lagoon, Scout and Acorn. The group picnic areas, Cove, Oak Point and South Park, are on a separate loop.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Recreation Point

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Pines Village Pizzeria

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rainsKevin R Foote, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Mariposa Grove Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 13 mi from Shaver Lake

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Kevin R Foote, CC BY-SA 3.0 (commons)

More in Shaver Lake

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Dec

    Best time to visit Recreation Point

    Best months: February–May and October–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      57° / 31°

    2. Feb

      59° / 32°

    3. Mar

      63° / 35°

    4. Apr

      67° / 38°

    5. May

      77° / 45°

    6. Jun

      87° / 51°

    7. Jul

      95° / 58°

    8. Aug

      95° / 57°

    9. Sep

      90° / 52°

    10. Oct

      78° / 44°

    11. Nov

      65° / 37°

    12. Dec

      58° / 34°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at N Fk Rs, CA, 7.7 mi away at 2,645 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Recreation Point

7 sites for group camping

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