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Wishon Point

May
season
Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months

Is Wishon Point open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Wishon 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.

  • At 3,404 ft
  • Bass Lake Ranger DistrictSierra National Forest

Locate adjacent to Bass Lake, Wishon Campground lies at an elevation of 3,400 feet. Dense stands of manzanita, oak, cedar and pine trees, and thick undergrowth provides ample shade and privacy. Some sites at Wishon offer lake views. Each campsite has a picnic table, stone fire pit and a pedestal grill. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided. Parking spurs are dirt but may be bumpy and difficult to access because of the interior roads. Campground is accessible and campfire wood is available for purchase from the campground host. Bass Lake is a very popular area that ' s known for its variety of fish, as well as the bald and golden eagles that make their home here. The lake offers many recreational activities and is a popular summer destination.. Boat launching facility at Wishon Point has accessible toilets and boat launch. Check in at Bass Lake Campground office before proceeding to campground (located at west end of the lake near Recreation Point).FORRESERVATIONS CLICK HERE

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Wishon Point

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Miller's Landing Resort

    Restaurant

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

    Mariposa Grove Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 15 mi from Shaver Lake

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

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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 Wishon 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, 4.7 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.

Wishon Point

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