Bass Lake Ranger District
Sierra National Forest • California
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Rules for Dispersed Camping
Groups of over 75 people who wish to use the forest, need to obtain a special use permit. Permits can be obtained at the nearest District Office.
You need to be self-contained. No amenities are provided; such as water, restrooms or trash cans. Pack out what you pack in.
You may camp in a dispersed area for a limited period of time, usually 14 days, but this can be further limited in some National Forest areas. Inquire about stay limits at the nearest District Office.
Please place your campsite at least 150 feet from any stream or other water source.
Be Bear Aware. There are bears on the National Forest, so keep a clean camp and store your food and garbage appropriately.
Campgrounds in Bass Lake Ranger District
Beasore/Chiquito
BEASORE/CHIQUITO (Camping Area)
Big Sandy
Big Sandy Campground is a large sandy flat adjacent to Big Creek. Road access is …
Boggy Meadow 1
BOGGY MEADOW 1 (Camping Area)
Bowler
Located along Jackass Creek, Bowler Group Campground offers 12 campsites and a primitive amphitheater. The …
Chilkoot
Shaded by a grove of Ponderosa pine, fir and cedar, Chilkoot Campground offers ample space …
China Bar
6 boat-in campsites on Mammoth Pool. No showers or RV hookups, accessible by boat or …
About Bass Lake Ranger District
Bass Lake Ranger District is a ranger district within Sierra National Forest in California. This district allows dispersed camping on National Forest land.
There are 1162.6 miles of roads designated for dispersed camping within this district. Download the Dispersed app to see exact road locations with GPS navigation.
Always check current conditions and fire restrictions before camping. Follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash.
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