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CAMPGROUND NAME: Badger Flat

VISIT DATE: 08/02/2002

UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017

STATE: California

REGION: Pacific Southwest

RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore

RESERVATIONS: No

DIRECTIONS:
From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. east 0.7 miles to
Mono Hot Springs sign.  Turn left after sign onto Kaiser Pass
Trail/Forest Rt. 80 (paved) and go 5 miles to campground sign. 
Turn right at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,300 ft.

The campground is a scattered collection of camp sites through a
stand of Lodgepole pine dotted by patches of grass meadows. 
Rancheria Creek borders on one side and some sites overlook it. 
The camp sites are tucked into the trees and may be difficult to
see; this characteristic gives the campground a dispersed feel. 
Although there are no facilities, horses are permitted in
campground.  This nice family campground has very good privacy
between camp sites.  Nature walks are held each Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday - begin at Registration/Visitor Center (intersection
of Huntington Lake Rd. and Kaiser Pass Trail/Forest Rt. 80).

Huntington Lake with all its water sports, restaurants, and
interpretive programs, is about 6 miles from the campground.

This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. 
Bear-proof food containers are located at each camp site.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No

Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 5
   
   Total Sites: 12

Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping:  Yes

RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See below

Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt, not designated, and informal and
irregular.  Travel trailers are not recommended.  The interior
road is eroded.  There is an RV waste station, with no potable
water, located at Camp Edison in Shaver Lake, CA.

FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
  No. Threaded: 0

WATER SPORTS - None

Comments:
There is wading in Rancheria Creek.

HIKING
Connector trail to California Riding and Hiking Trail.  Accesses
Dinkey Lake Wilderness to the south and Kaiser Wilderness to the
north.

FISHING   
Brook trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Buck Meadow VISIT DATE: 07/28/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Shaver Lake RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Shaver Lake, CA, at intersection of Tollhouse Rd (State Rt. 168) and Dinkey Creek Rd., take Dinkey Creek Rd. east 11.9 miles to McKinley Grove sign. Turn right onto McKinley Grove Rd. and go 10 miles to campground on left. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,800 ft. The campground stretches along the east bank of Deer Creek in a stand of young pine. A rough and rugged campground, it has the feel of dispersed camping. The camp sites are close together and have little privacy. The campground is about mid-way between the giant sequoias of Mckinley Grove and Wishon Reservoir. A visit to the Grove is a must; the largest tree is 20.3 ft. in diameter. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day through September 24 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $22 per day - single $44 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 10 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 10 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 9 No. Grilles on Sites: 10 Equestrian Camping: No FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS - None Comments: Enjoy wading in Deer Creek. HIKING - No FISHING Brook trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Catavee VISIT DATE: 07/31/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. west 0.2 miles to Catavee-Kinnikinnick campground sign. Turn right at sign and immediately left into campground. NOTE: All campers must first go to registration office off State Rt. 168 (turn at Mono Hot Springs sign/Forest Rt. 80 at northeast end of Huntington Lake) to pay and receive site assignment. This requirement includes campers having previously made reservations. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,000 ft. The campground, one of seven in the Huntington Lake Recreation Area, is a single loop through a stand of mixed pines and firs. It is next to Kinnikinnick campground and across Huntington Lake Rd. from Huntington Lake. A couple camp sites overlook Bear Creek and many sites have patches of grass and wildflowers. Densely growing trees and spacing give several camp sites good privacy. Huntington Lake cannot be seen from the campground. The mid-day winds that blow each day, make Huntington Lake primarily a sailboat lake. It has been ranked in the top ten for many years. Sailboat races are a common occurrence on the lake. There are several resorts on the lake offering a full range of services from horseback rides to gas, limited groceries and restaurants. Nature walks are provided each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Check for details at each campground's information board. For weekend and holiday stays, strongly recommend making reservations. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open mid-May through September 6 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day - single $56 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24 Total Sites: 24 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 24 No. Grilles on Sites: 24 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 42' Comments: The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station with no potable water, is available for a fee at Camp Edison in Shaver Lake. FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: Yes Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Huntington Lake is 1,000 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. The nearest boat ramp to campground is Huntington Boat Launch in Lakeshore - no launch fee, but charge to park. HIKING There are many trails in the recreation area, including: Rancheria Falls (foot) - 1 mile Indian Pools (foot) - 1 mile Black Point (foot) - 0.7 miles Kaiser Loop Trail (foot & horse) - 12 miles provides access to Kaiser Wilderness and its network of trails FISHING Kokanee salmon, Rainbow and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Chilkoot VISIT DATE: 07/17/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/17/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Oakhurst, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 41 and Road 426, take Road 426 south and go 6.3 miles to Bass Lake sign. Turn left after sign, staying on Road 426, and go 0.9 miles to a stop sign. Turn left at stop sign onto Road 222 and go 1.7 miles to another stop sign. Turn left at stop sign onto Road 423 and go 0.3 miles to still another stop sign. Turn right at stop sign onto Road 274 and go 2.3 miles to Chilkoot sign. Turn left after sign onto Beasore Road (Forest Rt. 7) and go 4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 4,900 ft. The campground is a single loop through a stand of tall cedars, firs, and Ponderosa pine. The camp sites are large but with no understory providing only minimal privacy. The sounds of Chilkoot Creek and squirrels dominate. The campground is convenient to the resort businesses around Bass Lake. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comments: Open May 15 through September 27 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $24 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 5 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 6 Total Sites: 11 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 11 No. Grilles on Sites: 11 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 33' Comments: The parking aprons are gravel. With the exception of one parking apron, most are about same size. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: College VISIT DATE: 07/30/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. east 0.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. NOTE: All campers must first go to registration office off State Rt. 168 (turn at Mono Hot Springs sign/Forest Rt. 80 at northeast end of Huntington Lake) to pay and receive site assignment. This requirement includes campers having previously made reservations. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,000 ft. The campground, one of seven in the Huntington Lake Recreation Area, is a single loop on Huntington Lake. Some camp sites are stone's throw from the lake. Tall grass and lack of trees give campground a lush, meadow-like appearance. The mid-day winds that blow each day, make Huntington Lake primarily a sailboat lake. It has been ranked in the top ten for many years. Boats can be moored at water's edge near some camp sites. Sailboat races are a common occurrence on the lake. There are several resorts on the lake offering a full range of services from horseback rides to gas, limited groceries and restaurants. Nature walks are provided each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Check for details at each campground's information board. For weekend and holiday stays, strongly recommend making reservations. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open mid-May through September 12 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day - single $56 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 4 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7 Total Sites: 11 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 11 No. Grilles on Sites: 11 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 27' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt and grass. An RV waste station with no potable water, is available for a fee at Camp Edison in Shaver Lake. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2 No. Threaded: 2 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Huntington Lake is 1,000 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. The nearest boat ramp is at Rancheria Resort and Marina. HIKING There are many trails in the recreation area, including: Rancheria Falls (foot) - 1 mile Indian Pools (foot) - 1 mile Black Point (foot) - 0.7 miles Kaiser Loop Trail (foot & horse) - 12 miles accesses Kaiser Wilderness and its network of trails FISHING Kokanee salmon, Rainbow and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Deer Creek VISIT DATE: 07/31/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. west 0.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. NOTE: Huntington Lake Rd. becomes State Rt. 168 in 0.4 miles. All campers must first go to registration office off State Rt. 168 (turn at Mono Hot Springs sign/Forest Rt. 80 at northeast end of Huntington Lake) to pay and receive site assignment. This requirement includes campers having previously made reservations. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,000 ft. The campground, one of seven in the Huntington Lake Recreation Area, is composed of two unnamed loops on the shore of Huntington Lake. The loop to the right of entrance is more heavily wooded and has most sites at the lake's edge. The loop to the left of entrance is more open and sunny and is nearest the community of Lakeshore and a restaurant. Although only a few of the camp sites are at the water's edge all are within a stone's throw and have a view of the lake. Privacy between camp sites is poor to minimal. The mid-day winds that blow each day, make Huntington Lake primarily a sailboat lake. It has been ranked in the top ten for many years. Boats can be moored at water's edge near some camp sites. Sailboat races are a common occurrence on the lake. There are several resorts on the lake offering a full range of services from horseback rides to gas, limited groceries and restaurants. Nature walks are provided each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Check for details at each campground's information board. For weekend and holiday stays, strongly recommend making reservations. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open mid-May through September 12 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day - single $32 per day - single (premium) $56 per day - double $60 per day - double (premium) Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 28 Total Sites: 28 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 28 No. Grilles on Sites: 28 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 35' Comments: The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station with no potable water, is available for a fee at Camp Edison in Shaver Lake. FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: Yes Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Huntington Lake is 1,000 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. Nearest boat ramp is at Huntington Boat Launch in Lakeshore - no fee to launch but there is $3 parking fee. HIKING There are many trails in the recreation area, including: Rancheria Falls (foot) - 1 mile Indian Pools (foot) - 1 mile Black Point (foot) - 0.7 miles Kaiser Loop Trail (foot & horse) - 12 miles accesses Kaiser Wilderness and its network of trails FISHING Kokanee salmon, Rainbow and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Dinkey Creek VISIT DATE: 07/25/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Shaver Lake RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Shaver Lake, CA, at intersection of Tollhouse Rd. (State Rt. 168) and Dinkey Creek Rd., take Dinkey Creek Rd. east 12.3 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,800 ft. The campground, heavily wooded and shaded by some huge Ponderosa pine, cedar, and other conifers, is an excellent family destination. There are nine loops - A, B, C, and E through K stretching out 1.5 miles along Dinkey Creek. Loop A is for groups only and is not included in the site count for this campground. There are two outstanding swimming areas along the creek called "Honeymoon Pool" and "The Slicks." The former is two pools carved out of granite. The latter is a series of water slides and a pool also carved out of granite. Both are great fun for children and adults alike. At entrance to campground is Dinkey Creek Inn, which is a mini-grocery store and lunch counter (breakfast and sandwiches). Fishing supplies and bait are also available. The Inn is also comprised of cabins which can be rented. In back of the Inn is the historic Dinkey Creek Bridge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during 1938. For a day trip, drive 6 miles to McKinley Grove and its giant Redwoods. Pay phone is at the Inn. Interpretive programs are presented in the amphitheater on weekends. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 22 through September 12 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 13 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 115 Total Sites: 128 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 128 No. Grilles on Sites: 128 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 2 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 42' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt. An RV waste station with no potable water, is available for a fee at Edison Camp (public utility) 0.8 miles north of Shaver Lake, CA off Tollhouse Rd. For some sites, there is a considerable drop-off between the parking apron and interior road. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: Yes Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 29 No. Threaded: 15 Comments: For $1 get a hot shower at Dinkey Creek Inn - wheelchair friendly. WATER SPORTS - None HIKING Dinkey Creek Trail #26E13 (foot) - 5 miles FISHING Rainbow and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Dora Belle VISIT DATE: 07/25/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Shaver Lake RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Shaver Lake, CA, at intersection of Tollhouse Rd. (State Rt. 168) and Dorabelle Rd., take Dorabelle Rd. 0.4 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,400 ft. The campground is a series of loops and spurs above Shaver Lake. There is a nice variety of camp site locations with some tucked into the forest while others are more open and back up on various sized boulders. A few sites have a view of the lake. The thick canopy of large cedar, pines, and fir limit undergrowth and thus privacy between camp sites. What privacy screening there is comes from young oak trees and shrubs. A very popular campground, reservations are recommended. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 15 through October 17 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 2 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 60 Total Sites: 62 Tent Pads: Yes Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 62 No. Grilles on Sites: 62 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 35' Comments: The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station with no potable water, is available for a fee at Edison Camp (a public utility) 0.8 miles north of Shaver Lake, CA off Tollhouse Rd. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 23 No. Threaded: 21 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: No Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Shaver Lake is 2,200 acres. Boats can be moored at lakeshore within walking distance of campground. Nearest boat ramp is at Edison Camp for a fee or Shaver Lake Pt. for no fee; both are north of campground off Tollhouse Rd. HIKING There are five trails (all foot only) as follows: Peninsula Loop - 1 mile Burr Meadow - 1.5 miles Osprey Cove - 2 miles Dinkey Road - 0.5 miles Musick Meadow - 0.75 miles FISHING Bass, Kokanee salmon, and Rainbow and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Forks VISIT DATE: 07/14/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Oakhurst, CA, at intersection of Victoria La (State Rt. 41) and Road 426, take Road 426 south and go 6.3 miles to Bass Lake sign. Turn left after sign, staying on Road 426, and go 0.9 miles to an intersection and stop sign. Turn left onto Road 222 and go 1.2 miles to the Campground Registration Office on the left. (All campers, including those with reservations, must FIRST go to Registration Office to pay fee and obtain site selection.) After processing at Registration Office, exit back onto Road 222 (back the way you came) and go 1.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 3,400 ft. The campground, one of four in the Bass Lake Recreation Area and across the road from Bass Lake, is composed of two unnamed overlapping loops on a hillside overlooking Bass Lake. A few camp sites have a limited view of the lake. Cedar, oak, and pines provide ample shade for most camp sites and fair privacy. There is insufficient space for parking boat trailers at any site. The camp sites have pedestal grilles and stone fire rings. A few sites are adjacent to a creek that feeds the lake. Resorts scattered along the Bass Lake shoreline offer a variety of services including gas, tackle, bait, boat rentals, limited groceries, and a cook's night out. A variety of interpretive/campfire programs are offered during summer weekends - check campground fee board for schedule. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open April 17 through September 6 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 31 Total Sites: 31 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 31 No. Grilles on Sites: 31 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: Yes Average Parking Apron Size: 9' X 31' Comments: The parking aprons are paved, many of which are eroded reducing useable area. Interior road is rough and narrow with tight curves. The waste station is 0.2 miles west of campground on Road 222 and must be approached from the east; check it out before dumping. FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): Yes Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Bass Lake is 1,160 acres. Areas suitable for swimming at designated spots along shoreline - no life guards. Boat ramp is located 3.4 miles east of campground - $3 fee for parking. All motorized water craft must register at Sheriff's Tower on lake and pay fee. Because of quantity of power boats and narrow 0.5-mile width of lake, sailing could be a challenge. Suggest Huntington Lake and campgrounds there for sailing. HIKING At the campground: Goat Mountain #22E94 (foot) - 2.6 miles In the Recreation Area: Willow Creek #22E03 (foot) - 2.7 miles Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1 mile Spring Cove Trail #22E18 (foot) - 2.6 miles FISHING Smallmouth bass, Brown and Rainbow trout, Blue Gill, catfish, and Channel catfish

CAMPGROUND NAME: Fresno Dome VISIT DATE: 07/18/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/17/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Oakhurst, CA, take State Rt. 41 north 2.2 miles to Road 632. Turn right at sign onto Road 632 and go 1 mile to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Road 632, and go 7.4 miles to another "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 3.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto dirt road and go 1.5 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 0.3 to still another "Y" intersection. Bear left into campground. NOTE: Road 632 is part of the Sierra Vista Byway. The last 1.8 miles is rough with rocky stretches - not RV friendly. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,500 ft. This tranquil campground has two sections. One has camp sites tucked in among towering cedar, Sugar pines, and firs. The other section is located along Big Creek's headwater with sites overlooking the creek. At the upper end of this section is an informal "beater" trail leading to a series of deep pools ideal for cooling off on a hot day. The campground is an excellent location for nearby hiking and rock climbing. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day weekend through October 1 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $26.22 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 16 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 16 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 16 No. Grilles on Sites: 16 Equestrian Camping: No FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No Comments: Nearby is a "beater" trail to the top of Fresno Dome (foot) FISHING Rainbow, Brook and a hybrid trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Gaggs Camp VISIT DATE: 07/17/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Oakhurst, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 41 and Road 426, take Road 426 south and go 6.3 miles to Bass Lake sign. Turn left after sign, staying on Road 426, and go 0.9 miles to a stop sign. Turn left at stop sign onto Road 222 and go 1.7 miles to another stop sign. Turn left at stop sign onto Road 423 and go 0.3 miles to still another stop sign. Turn right at stop sign onto Road 274 and go 2.3 miles to Chilkoot sign. Turn left after sign onto Beasore Road (Forest Rt. 7) and go 10.2 miles to Central Camp sign. Turn right at sign onto a wide single-lane dirt road and go 2.6 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, heading for Central Camp, and go 3.7 miles to Gaggs sign. Turn left after sign and go 0.2 miles to campground. NOTE: Last 4 miles becomes rough with large rocks embedded in dirt. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,900 ft. The campground, pack it in pack it out, is located in a stand of towering Sugar pines and cedars. It has two sections with some camp sites in both sections located along Sandy Creek. Abundant shade, various wildflowers, and quiet, tranquil atmosphere, this is a pretty little campground for tent campers. Although there are no grilles, each camp site has a rock-lined fire pit. Firewood is available for a fee. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day weekend through October 1 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $26.22 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 11 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 11 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 11 No. Grilles on Sites: 0 Equestrian Camping: No FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Gigantea VISIT DATE: 07/28/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Shaver Lake RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Shaver Lake, CA, at intersection of Tollhouse Rd (State Rt. 168) and Dinkey Creek Rd., take Dinkey Creek Rd. east 11.9 miles to McKinley Grove sign. Turn right onto McKinley Grove Rd. and go 6.4 miles to campground on right. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,400 ft. The campground meanders through a grove of Sugar pine, cedar, and fir. The campground name must refer to size of the trees and camp sites. Unfortunately, the interior road is not RV friendly; recommend tents, pop-up tent campers and slide-ins only. Interior road is tear-drop shape making second pass-through difficult. The nearby McKinley Grove with its giant sequoias is a must visit; the largest tree is 20.3 ft. in diameter. One camp site may be occupied by a host. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open mid-May through October 1 NOTE: 3/18/17 - Campground temporarily closed for hazard tree removal; contact Ranger District office for status. RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $20 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10 Total Sites: 10 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 10 No. Grilles on Sites: 10 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 2 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 50' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt and are about the same size. The interior road is rough and eroded - not RV friendly. Recommended for pop-up tent trailers, tents and slide-ins only. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Grey Mountain (a.k.a. Greys) UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Oakhurst, CA, take State Rt. 41 north 2.2 miles to Road 632. Turn right at sign onto Road 632 and go 1 mile to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Road 632, and go 7.4 miles to another "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 0.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right again and go 1.1 miles to campground. NOTE: Last 1.8 miles is a rough road with large potholes - not RV friendly. Forest Rt. 632 is part of Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,400 ft. The campground stretches along Willow Creek in two sections. The section to the left of campground's entrance is very rustic with a wilderness, dispersed feel. The camp sites are tucked in tightly among conifer trees and next to creek; it is not RV friendly. A dirt road winds through this section after a steep drop from the main road. The second section is smaller and less shaded. This section features a delightful mixture of conifers providing ample shade, newer vaults, and well defined parking aprons making it better suited for RVs. Above this section, up an informal path, is a pleasant waterfall and pool. Because the campground does stretch out a bit, some camp sites have excellent privacy. A good day trip is Shadow of the Giants located in the Nelder Grove of giant sequoias. Firewood is available for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day weekend through October 1. RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $26.22 per day - single $52.44 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 17 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7 Total Sites: 24 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 24 No. Grilles on Sites: 20 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: See below Comments: The parking aprons are informal and irregular in size. The interior road is narrow, rough, and rocky. Recommend small RVs only. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Jackass Meadow VISIT DATE: 08/01/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. east 0.7 miles to Mono Hot Springs sign. Turn left after sign onto Kaiser Pass Trail/Forest Rt. 80 (paved) and go 16.9 miles to Ward Lake/Florence Lake sign. Continue straight onto Florence Lake Trail and go 5.7 miles to Jackass Meadow sign. Turn left after sign and go 0.6 miles to another campground sign. Turn right and go 0.2 miles to campground. NOTE: All but first 5.9 miles of access route is on a roughly paved, single-lane road with numerous blind curves - a "white knuckle" experience. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,200 ft. The campground has two unnamed loops below the Florence Lake Dam in a dense stand of Lodgepole pines. At the end of a very long, rough (and at times, scary) drive with magnificent, breathtaking views, this campground is worth every bump. John Muir Wilderness surrounds campground and provides scenic views. Formerly a Native American gathering place, several archaeological sites are hidden in the area. The South Fork of San Jonquin River runs past the campground's entrance. During the summer, a nature walk is held every Saturday. The Florence Lake Store, 0.5 miles west of campground, located between the parking lot and boat launch, offers limited groceries and camping supplies. A ferry to the John Muir Wilderness is available; purchase ticket at the store. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. A bear proof food container is located at each camp site. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open mid-May through September 26 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $26 per day - single $56 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 43 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 43 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 43 No. Grilles on Sites: 43 Equestrian Camping: No FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10 No. Threaded: 10 WATER SPORTS - None Comments: Florence Lake, a 15MPH lake, is 500 acres (est.) 0.4 miles west of campground. There is a private boat ramp at the store - see General Comments. HIKING Nature Hike (foot & wheelchair friendly) - 0.7 miles See General Comments for access to John Muir Wilderness via the Florence Lake ferry. FISHING Brown and Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Kelty Meadow (a.k.a. Kelty Meadow Horse Camp) VISIT DATE: 07/18/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Oakhurst, CA, take State Rt. 41 north 2.2 miles to Road 632. Turn right at sign onto Road 632 and go 1 mile to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Road 632, and go 7.4 miles to another "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 3.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto dirt road and go 1.5 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 2.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.1 miles to campground. NOTE: Road 632 is part of the Sierra Vista Byway. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,900 ft. The campground is a tear-shaped loop alongside a feeder stream to Soquel Creek. Most camp sites are not clearly defined and several are a challenge to find. There is almost no understory providing wide open spaces that can accommodate slide-ins, pop-up tent trailers, tents, and small horse trailers. Each camp site has a hitching rail. Surrounding meadows and towering cedars and pines give the campground a spacious feel. A variety of logging and forest roads provide informal horse trails. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 15 through September 27 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $24 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 10 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 10 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 9 No. Grilles on Sites: 10 Equestrian Camping: Yes FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Comments: Stock water is available from Soquel Creek feeder stream. WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING - No

CAMPGROUND NAME: Kinnikinnick VISIT DATE: 07/31/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. west 0.2 miles to Catavee-kinnikinnick campground sign. Turn right at sign and go straight into campground. NOTE: All campers must first go to registration office off State Rt. 168 (turn at Mono Hot Springs sign/Forest Rt. 80 at northeast end of Huntington Lake) to pay and receive site assignment. This requirement includes campers having previously made reservations. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,000 ft. The campground, one of seven in the Huntington Lake Recreation Area, is a single loop through a stand of mixed, mature conifers. It is next to Catavee campground and across Huntington Lake Rd. from Huntington Lake. None of the camp sites have a view of Huntington Lake. The ground cover is a mix of grass and pine needles. The mid-day winds that blow each day, make Huntington Lake primarily a sailboat lake. It has been ranked in the top ten for many years. Sailboat races are a common occurrence on the lake. There are several resorts on the lake offering a full range of services from horseback rides to gas, limited groceries and restaurants. Nature walks are provided each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Check for details at each campground's information board. For weekend and holiday stays, strongly recommend making reservations. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open mid-May through September 6 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day -single $56 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 1 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25 Total Sites: 26 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 26 No. Grilles on Sites: 26 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 42' Comments: The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station with no potable water, is available for a fee at Camp Edison in Shaver Lake. FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Huntington Lake is 1,000 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. The nearest boat ramp to campground is Huntington Lake Boat Launch in Lakeshore - no fee to launch, but charge to park. HIKING There are many trails in the recreation area, including: Rancheria Falls (foot) - 1 mile Indian Pools (foot) - 1 mile Black Point (foot) - 0.7 miles Kaiser Loop Trail (foot & horse) - 12 miles provides access to Kaiser Wilderness and its network of trails FISHING Kokanee salmon, Rainbow and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Kirch Flat VISIT DATE: 07/26/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Prather RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Prather, CA, take State Rt. 168 north 2.5 miles to Lodge Rd. Turn onto Lodge Rd. and go 6.3 miles to Pine Flat Reservoir and Burrough Valley signs. Turn left onto Burrough Valley and go 7.5 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto Maxon Road and go 5 miles to another "T" intersection. Turn left onto Trimmer Springs and go 16.9 miles to campground on right. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 1,460 ft. The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is composed of two unnamed loops stretching along the Kings River. During whitewater rafting season (April through July), the campground is used both as a take-out and base camp for rafting. For commercial outfitters contact High Sierra Ranger District Office. Emory oaks provide shade to most camp sites. Some sites overlook the river. SEASONS Open Seasonal: No Open All Year: Yes RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: No charge Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 17 Total Sites: 17 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 17 No. Grilles on Sites: 17 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 43' Comments: The parking aprons are paved. Good maneuverability for RVs. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: No Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: No Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: No Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: No Rafting (whitewater): Yes Kayaking (whitewater): Yes Comments: A run down Kings River is about 10 miles. HIKING - NO FISHING Wild trout - catch and release

<CAMPGROUND NAME: Lower Billy Creek VISIT DATE: 07/30/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. west 3.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. NOTE: Huntington Lake Rd. becomes State Rt. 168 in 0.4 miles. All campers must first go to registration office off State Rt. 168 (turn at Mono Hot Springs sign/Forest Rt. 80 at northeast end of Huntington Lake) to pay and receive site assignment. This requirement includes campers having previously made reservations. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,000 ft. The campground, one of seven in the Huntington Lake Recreation Area, is a single loop at the edge of Huntington Lake's northeast shore. Firs and Pinyon pine provide abundant shade. Although no camp sites are on the water's edge, all are within a few feet and have a view of the lake. The campground is tightly configured providing poor privacy and a challenge for some RVs. Nearby Billy Creek Museum offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of a forest ranger during the 50s. The nearest resort is Huntington Lake which offers limited groceries, a free boat ramp, power and sailboat rentals, and a cook's night out. Firewood is available for a fee. The mid-day winds that blow each day, make Huntington Lake primarily a sailboat lake. It has been ranked in the top ten for many years. Boats can be moored at water's edge near some camp sites. Sailboat races are a common occurrence on the lake. There are several resorts on the lake offering a full range of services from horseback rides to gas, limited groceries and restaurants. Nature walks are provided each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Check for details at each campground's information board. For weekend and holiday stays, strongly recommend making reservations. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open mid-May through September 5 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day - single $56 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12 Total Sites: 12 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 12 No. Grilles on Sites: 12 Equestrian Camping: RV INFORMATION No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Potable Water at Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 25' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt. Because of tight configuration and close growing trees, interior road is not RV friendly. An RV waste station with no potable water, is available for a fee at Camp Edison in Shaver Lake. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2 No. Threaded: 2 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Huntington Lake is 1000 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. The nearest boat ramp is at Huntington Lake Resort Marina - no charge. No trailer parking at the marina. HIKING Hiking: Yes Comments: There are many trails in the recreation area, including: Falls (foot) - 1 mile Indian Pools (foot) - 1 mile Black Point (foot) - 0.7 miles Kaiser Loop Trail (foot & horse) - 12 miles accesses Kaiser Wilderness and its network of trails FISHING Fishing: Yes Comments: Kokanee salmon, Rainbow and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Lupine-Cedar Bluff VISIT DATE: 07/20/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Oakhurst, CA, at intersection of Victoria La (State Rt. 41) and Road 426, take Road 426 south and go 6.3 miles to Bass Lake sign. Turn left after sign, staying on Road 426, and go 0.9 miles to an intersection and stop sign. Turn left onto Road 222 and go 1.2 miles to the Campground Registration Office on the left. (All campers ,including those with reservations, must FIRST go to Registration Office to pay fee and obtain site selection.) After processing at Registration Office, exit back onto Road 222 (back the way you came) and go 2.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. NOTE: Road 222 is a narrow, curvy two-lane, paved road that parallels Bass Lake. Those driving an RV should be especially careful of pedestrians and oncoming traffic. Go slow! GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 3,400 ft. The campground, one of four in the Bass Lake Recreation Area, is composed of two sections - Cedar Bluff and Lupine. The Cedar Bluff section has three unnamed loops on a hillside across the street and above Bass Lake. The camp sites in this section are for multiple camping units (double, triple, and quad) - space for tents on some sites is limited to parking aprons. Shade and privacy are also limited in this section. The Lupine section also has three loops plus 12 walk-in tent sites. This section is large and has a different "feel" to it. Many sites are tucked into pines and space between camp sites offers better privacy. Further back from the lake, lake noise is not as apparent as in Cedar Bluff. Most parking aprons in Lupine can accommodate boat trailers. A popular campground, it has the feel of constant activity. Reservations are recommended. Resorts scattered along the Bass Lake shoreline offer a variety of services including gas, tackle, bait, boat rentals, limited groceries, and a cook's night out. A variety of interpretive/campfire programs are offered during summer weekends - check campground fee board for schedule. SEASONS Open Seasonal: No Open All Year: Yes Services provided May 8 through September 20 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day NOTE: $2 per day additional for holidays. Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 13 No. Tent Sites: 12 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 49 Total Sites: 74 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 74 No. Grilles on Sites: 74 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: Yes Potable Water at Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 11.5' X 38' Comments: The parking aprons are paved. The RV waste station is 1.8 miles west of campground on Road 222 and must be approached from the east. FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 11 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): Yes Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Bass Lake is 1,160 acres. Areas suitable for swimming at designated spots along shoreline - no life guards. Boat ramp is located 1.8 miles east of campground - $3 fee for parking. All motorized water craft must register at Sheriff's Tower on lake and pay fee. Because of quantity of power boats and narrow 0.5-mile width of lake, sailing could be a challenge. Suggest Huntington Lake and campgrounds there for sailing. HIKING In the Recreation Area: Willow Creek #22E03 (foot) - 2.7 miles Goat Mountain #22E94 (foot) - 2.6 miles Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1 mile Spring Cove Trail #22E18 (foot) - 2.6 miles FISHING Smallmouth bass, Brown and Rainbow trout, Blue Gill, catfish, and Channel catfish

CAMPGROUND NAME: Mammouth Pool VISIT DATE: 07/22/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: North Fork RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From North Fork, CA, take Road 225 east 3.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto Scenic Byway (Forest Rt. 81) and go 33.6 miles to Mammouth Pool sign. Turn right at sign and go 4.4 miles, past Wagner's Mammouth Pool Resort and Campground, to campground sign. Turn right into campground. NOTE: Last 0.7 miles are on a rough and rugged road. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 4,000 ft. The campground is a loop off a spur that wanders around a sparsely wooded stand of cedar and Ponderosa pines. Large Manzanita bushes provide privacy to some camp sites, but overall privacy is minimal. Some parking aprons are overgrown giving an under-maintained appearance. With a boat ramp, miles of shoreline, and good fishing at Mammouth Pool Reservoir (0.5 miles south of campground), campground is popular as a base camp for water sports. Wagner's Mammouth Pool Resort has a public phone, gas, and limited groceries. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 15 through September 27 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $24 per day - single $48 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 8 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 26 Total Sites: 34 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 33 No. Grilles on Sites: 34 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 40' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 11 No. Threaded: 8 Comments: A public phone is located at Wagner's Mammouth Pool Resort. WATER SPORTS - None Comments: The 1,100-acre Mammouth Pool Reservoir is 0.5 miles from campground. It offers a full range of water sports and is closed May 1 through June 16. HIKING - No Comments: The nearby French Trail (26E16) accesses Ansel Adams Wilderness. FISHING - No Comments: Fishing for Brown, Rainbow, and Brook trout is available at the nearby Mammouth Pool Reservoir.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Mono Creek VISIT DATE: 08/01/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. east 0.7 miles to Mono Hot Springs sign. Turn left after sign onto Kaiser Pass Trail/Forest Rt. 80 (paved) and go 16.9 miles to Hot Springs sign at intersection. Turn left, staying on Rt. 80, and go 4.6 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground. NOTE: All but first 5.9 miles of access route is on a roughly paved, single-lane road with numerous blind curves - a "white knuckle" experience. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,500 ft. The campground is a single loop through a stand of mature Ponderosa pine. It is located on a bluff above Mono Creek but none of the camp sites overlook the creek. The camp sites are spacious, offering ample privacy. The ground is covered with pine needles and grass. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. Bear-proof food containers are located at each camp site. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 15 through September 26 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $26 per day - single $56 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 13 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 13 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 13 No. Grilles on Sites: 13 Equestrian Camping: No FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Comments: Potable water available at High Sierra Ranger Station. WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Mono Hot Springs VISIT DATE: 08/01/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. east 0.7 miles to Mono Hot Springs sign. Turn left after sign onto Kaiser Pass Trail/Forest Rt. 80 (paved) and go 16.9 miles to Mono Hot Springs sign at intersection. Turn left, staying on Forest Rt. 80, and go 1.6 miles to another Mono Hot Springs sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground on left or continue 0.1 miles through Mono Hot Springs Resort to another section of the campground, again on the left. NOTE: All but first 5.9 miles of access route is on a roughly paved, single-lane road with numerous blind curves - a "white knuckle" experience. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,700 ft. The campground has two sections on the South Fork of San Jaquin River. The sections are separated by the Mono Hot Springs Resort, which offers limited groceries, hot spring baths, and a cook's night out. The first section is the smallest and is beside a river bed of large rocks. The second section stretches along the river with some camp sites not only overlooking it but also at the same level. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. There is a bear-proof food container at each camp site. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 15 through September 26 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $26 per day - single $56 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 22 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 22 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 22 No. Grilles on Sites: 22 Equestrian Camping: No FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Comments: Potable water is available in front of Mono Hot Springs General Store. WATER SPORTS - None Comments: Wading in river. HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Portal Forebay VISIT DATE: 08/01/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. east 0.7 miles to Mono Hot Springs sign. Turn left after sign onto Kaiser Pass Trail/Forest Rt. 80 (paved) and go 9.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground. NOTE: All but first 5.9 miles of access route is on a roughly paved, single-lane road with numerous blind curves - a "white knuckle" experience. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,300 ft. The camp sites, among sand, manzanita, Jeffrey pine, and boulders, are scattered along the shore of Portal Forebay. Portal Forebay is a small lake where the water from Edison and Florence Lakes "rest" before continuing into Huntington Lake. The sites are widely spaced providing excellent privacy. While some camp sites overlook Portal Forebay, others have a vista of the Ansel Adams Wilderness. The campground has a dispersed feel to it and is pack it in, pack it out. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. A bear-proof food container is located at each site. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 26 through September 24 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $22 per day - single $44 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 11 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 11 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 11 No. Grilles on Sites: 11 Equestrian Camping: No FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Comments: Drinking water is available at nearby High Sierra Ranger Station. WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: No Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: No Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: No Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Portal Forebay is an estimated 10 acres. HIKING Connector trail to Rattlesnake/Mono Crossing (foot & horse) which provides access to Ansel Williams Wilderness (foot and horse) and network of trails. FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Rancheria VISIT DATE: 08/02/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. east 0.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. NOTE: Huntington Lake Rd. becomes State Rt. 168 in 0.4 miles. All campers must first go to registration office off State Rt. 168 (turn at Mono Hot Springs sign/Forest Rt. 80 at northeast end of Huntington Lake) to pay and receive site assignment. This requirement includes campers having previously made reservations. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,000 ft. The campground, one of seven in the Huntington Lake Recreation Area, is a network of seven unnamed loops winding around from the shore of Huntington Lake among Lodgepole pine, back through a lush stand of fir. The ground cover ranges from sand with pine cones to fern and wildflowers. Originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, the campground has been updated to include a mix of vault and flush toilets and a reliable potable water system. There are still some hints of the CCCs work, but they are most evident at the amphitheater which hosts weekend campfire programs. The mid-day winds that blow each day, make Huntington Lake primarily a sailboat lake. It has been ranked in the top ten for many years. Boats can be moored at water's edge near some camp sites. Sailboat races are a common occurrence on the lake. There are several resorts on the lake offering a full range of services from horseback rides to gas, limited groceries and restaurants. Nature walks are provided each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Check for details at each campground's information board. For weekend and holiday stays, strongly recommend making reservations. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open mid-May through October 17 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day - single $60 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 34 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 111 Total Sites: 145 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 145 No. Grilles on Sites: 145 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 29' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt. An RV waste station with no potable water, is available for a fee at Camp Edison in Shaver Lake. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: Yes Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 26 No. Threaded: 26 Comments: Wheelchair friendly toilets next to sites 61 and 85 only. WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Huntington Lake is 1,000 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. The nearest boat ramp is at Rancheria Resort and Marina. HIKING There are many trails in the recreation area, including: Rancheria Falls (foot) - 1 mile Indian Pools (foot) - 1 mile Black Point (foot) - 0.7 miles Kaiser Loop Trail (foot & horse) - 12 miles accesses Kaiser Wilderness and its network of trails FISHING Kokanee salmon, Rainbow and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: VISIT DATE: 07/22/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: North Fork RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From North Fork, CA, take Road 225 east 3.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto Scenic Byway (Forest Rt. 81) and go 18 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 4,600 ft. The campground has three sections bisected by Rock Creek. A pleasant mixture of pine, cedar, and oak provide shade. Privacy between camp sites is minimal. The first section is a small loop and closest to Forest Rt. 81. Across a bridge are the other two sections stretching along Rock Creek. To the right is the campground's largest section with camp sites nearest the swimming holes and rock water slide. The parking aprons in this section are lower than roadway. Because of turn-around, travel trailers are not recommended in this section. The section to the left is composed of multi-family/double camp sites and accommodates any size RV. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 15 through September 27 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $24 per day - single $48 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 1 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16 Total Sites: 17 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 17 No. Grilles on Sites: 17 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 2 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt and paved. There is a significant drop-off from paved interior road onto some sites with dirt parking aprons. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 9 No. Threaded: 9 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Sample Meadow VISIT DATE: 07/31/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. east 0.7 miles to Mono Hot Springs sign (Forest Rt. 80/Kaiser Pass Trail). Turn left after sign onto Kaiser Pass Trail/Forest Rt. 80 and go 9.5 miles to Sample Mdw sign. Turn left at sign onto Forest Rt. 5 (dirt and gravel, single-lane) and go 3 miles to campground sign. Turn left after sign and go 0.1 miles to campground. NOTE: After 5.7 miles, Forest Rt. 80 becomes single-lane. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,800 ft. The campground, pack it in, pack it out, meanders through a stand of Lodgepole pines beside Kaiser Creek. Although there are no facilities for them, horses are permitted in campground. Ample separation between camp sites provides excellent privacy. Some sites have stone fire rings. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. Bear-proof food containers are located at each camp site. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open mid-May through October 1 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: No charge Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 13 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 13 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 13 No. Grilles on Sites: 0 Equestrian Camping: Yes RV INFORMATION Comments: The parking aprons are dirt and informal; slide-in RVs could be accommodated. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Brook trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Soda Springs VISIT DATE: 07/21/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: North Fork RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From North Fork, CA, take Road 225 east 3.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto Scenic Byway (Forest Rt. 81) and go 30.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 4,700 ft. The campground is composed of two sections stretching along the West Fork of Chiquito Creek. The section to the left of campground entrance is a loop through a wooded area. Parking aprons are informal in this section and could accommodate most any size RV. The section on the right is a spur with tight loop at the end. The size of this loop and trees growing close to inner loop make this section less RV friendly. This section has only a scattering of Ponderosa pine to provide shade; privacy between camp sites is poor. Also in this section, many camp sites are adjacent to creek and some have a sandy beach. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day weekend through October 1 - weather dependent NOTE: 3/18/17 - Campground temporarily closed for hazard tree removal; contact Ranger District office for status. RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $26.22 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 1 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15 Total Sites: 16 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 16 No. Grilles on Sites: 13 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 1 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 50' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Soquel VISIT DATE: 07/19/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Oakhurst, CA, take State Rt. 41 north 2.2 miles to Road 632. Turn right at sign onto Road 632 and go 1 mile to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Road 632, and go 7.4 miles to another "Y" intersection. Bear right and go 0.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground. NOTE: Road 632 is part of the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,400 ft. The campground is composed of two unnamed loops on Soquel Creek. One loop stretches along the creek with sites overlooking it. The other loop is more tightly configured with camp sites clustered near but not on the creek. Soquel Creek runs clear and shallow making it great for wading. Firewood is available for a fee. A good day trip is Shadow of the Giants located in the Nelder Grove of giant sequoias. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 15 through September 27 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $24 per day - single $48 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10 Total Sites: 10 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 10 No. Grilles on Sites: 10 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 27' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Spring Cove VISIT DATE: 07/17/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Oakhurst, CA, at intersection of Victoria La (State Rt. 41) and Road 426, take Road 426 south and go 6.3 miles to Bass Lake sign. Turn left after sign, staying on Road 426, and go 0.9 miles to an intersection and stop sign. Turn left onto Road 222 and go 1.2 miles to the Campground Registration Office on the left. (All campers, including those with reservations, must FIRST go to Registration Office to pay fee and obtain site selection.) After processing at Registration Office, exit back onto Road 222 (back the way you came) and go 3.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground. NOTE: Road 222 is a narrow, curvy two-lane, paved road that parallels Bass Lake. Those driving an RV should be especially careful of pedestrians and oncoming traffic. Go slow! GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 3,400 ft. The campground, one of four in the Bass Lake Recreation Area and across the road from Bass Lake, is composed of multiple loops and spurs through pines and oak trees; some small cedars provide additional shade. The campground has the feel of an older campground with short parking aprons and closely clustered camp sites. The tight configuration and turns make this campground not travel trailer or large RV friendly. These RVs should not attempt spurs with sites 37 through 42, 49 through 52 and 59 through 63. The campground is better suited for campers in tents, slide-ins, small motor homes, and pop-up tent trailers. A popular campground, it has the feel of constant activity. Reservations are recommended. Resorts scattered along the Bass Lake shoreline offer a variety of services including gas, tackle, bait, boat rentals, limited groceries, and a cook's night out. A variety of interpretive/campfire programs are offered during summer weekends - check campground fee board for schedule. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 8 through September 6 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day. NOTE: $2 per day additional for holidays. Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 14 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 49 Total Sites: 63 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: No Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 63 No. Grilles on Sites: 63 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: Yes Potable Water at Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 30' Comments: Parking aprons are paved or dirt. The waste station is 2.7 miles west of campground on Road 222 and must be approached from the east; check it out before dumping. FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): Yes Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Bass Lake is 1,160 acres. Areas suitable for swimming at designated spots along shoreline - no life guards. Boat ramp is located 1 mile east of campground - fee for parking. All motorized water craft must register at Sheriff's Tower on lake and pay fee. Because of quantity of power boats and narrow 0.5-mile width of lake, sailing could be a challenge. Suggest Huntington Lake and campgrounds there for sailing. HIKING At the campground: Spring Cove Trail #22E18 (foot) - 2.6 miles In the Recreation Area: Willow Creek #22E03 (foot) - 2.7 miles Goat Mountain #22E94 (foot) - 2.6 miles Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1 mile FISHING Smallmouth bass, Brown and Rainbow trout, Blue Gill, catfish, and Channel catfish

CAMPGROUND NAME: Summerdale VISIT DATE: 07/20/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Oakhurst, CA, take State Rt. 41 north 12.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,100 ft. The campground, 1.5 miles from Yosemite National Park, is a single loop around a grass meadow full of wildflowers. Camp sites located on inside of loop have little shade and privacy. On the other hand, sites on outside of loop are tucked in among cottonwood, cedar, and fir. Big Creek runs along the long side of the loop and is active with several beaver families. Because campground is close to Yosemite National Park, offers good fishing and cooler temperatures, it fills up early each day especially on weekends. Firewood is available for a fee. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 8 through September 27 - dependent weather RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 0 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 30 Total Sites: 30 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 30 No. Grilles on Sites: 30 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 40' Comments: The parking aprons are paved. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6 No. Threaded: 6 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Sweetwater VISIT DATE: 07/22/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: North Fork RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From North Fork, CA, take Road 225 east 3.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left onto Scenic Byway (Forest Rt. 81) and go 33.6 miles to Mammouth Pool sign. Turn right and go 2.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 4,100 ft. The campground is a small single loop for pop-up tent trailers, slide-ins and tent campers. An unnamed brook and Chiquito Creek frame the campground so most camp sites overlook one or the other. Good fishing and swimming holes are campground's attractions. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 15 through September 20 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $24 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 8 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 2 Total Sites: 10 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 10 No. Grilles on Sites: 10 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 2 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: See below Comments: The parking aprons are dirt and paved. A tight turn-around loop, trees growing close to edges of interior road, and pitch of parking aprons, limits RVs to pop-up tent trailers and slide-ins. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 WATER SPORTS - None HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

<CAMPGROUND NAME: Upper Billy Creek VISIT DATE: 07/30/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. west 3.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,000 ft. The campground, one of seven in the Huntington Lake Recreation Area, is composed of a large loop with a big spur across the road from Huntington Lake and Lower Billy Creek. The spur offers some camp sites with large parking aprons. Some sites overlook the creek with a wide variety of wildflowers. Lots of towering pines, firs, and cedar provide ample shade. The camp sites in the loop have little privacy. Campfire programs are provided each weekend in the amphitheater. Nearby Billy Creek Museum offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of a forest ranger during the 50s. The nearest resort is Huntington Lake which offers limited groceries, a free boat ramp, power and sailboat rentals, and a cook's night out. Firewood is available for a fee. The mid-day winds that blow each day, make Huntington Lake primarily a sailboat lake. It has been ranked in the top ten for many years. Sailboat races are a common occurrence on the lake. There are several resorts on the lake offering a full range of services from horseback rides to gas, limited groceries and restaurants. Nature walks are provided each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Check for details at each campground's information board. For weekend and holiday stays, strongly recommend making reservations. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 22 through September 5 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $28 per day - single $56 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 8 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 35 Total Sites: 43 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 43 No. Grilles on Sites: 43 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 0 Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 39' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt. Many parking aprons have significant slopping; bring extra boards. An RV waste station with no potable water, is available for a fee at Camp Edison in Shaver Lake. FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 15 No. Threaded: 13 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Huntington Lake is 1000 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. The nearest boat ramp is at Huntington Lake Resort Marina - no charge. No trailer parking at the marina. HIKING There are many trails in the recreation area, including: Rancheria Falls (foot) - 1 mile Indian Pools (foot) - 1 mile Black Point (foot) - 0.7 miles Kaiser Loop Trail (foot & horse) - 12 miles provides access to Kaiser Wilderness and its network of trails FISHING Kokanee salmon, Rainbow and Brown trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Upper Chiquito VISIT DATE: 07/23/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: In Oakhurst, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 41 and Road 426, take Road 426 south and go 6.3 miles to Bass Lake sign. Turn left after sign, staying on Road 426, and go 0.9 miles to a stop sign. Turn left onto Road 222 and go 1.7 miles to another stop sign. Turn right onto Road 274 and go 2.3 miles to Chilkoot sign. Turn left after sign onto Beashore Road (Forest Rt. 7/Sierra Vista Scenic Byway) and go 23.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.6 miles to campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 6,800 ft. The campground, pack it in, pack it out, stretches along Chiquito Creek for about 0.5 miles with informal camp sites scattered along creek's edge. A rustic campground with dispersed-like camp sites, this campground has an undeveloped feel. Several lush grass meadows in the area provide wildlife viewing opportunities. See the survival cabin built in 1952. Limited groceries, gas, and lots of good conversation are available at Jones Store, south of campground along the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: No charge Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 11 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 11 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 6 No. Grilles on Sites: 7 Equestrian Camping: No FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 WATER SPORTS - None Comments: Wading available in Chuiqito Creek. HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Vermilion VISIT DATE: 08/01/2002 UPDATE DATE: 4/11/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. east 0.7 miles to Mono Hot Springs sign. Turn left after sign onto Kaiser Pass Trail/Forest Rt. 80 (paved) and go 16.9 miles to Hot Springs sign at an intersection. Turn left, staying on Forest Rt. 80, and go 5.9 miles to another intersection. Turn left, crossing bridge, and go 0.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left onto dirt road and go 1.7 miles to campground on right. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,700 ft. The campground stretches along the northwest shore of Edison Lake through a stand of mature Ponderosa pine. Picnic tables and grilles tend to be a little distance from the parking aprons. Most camp sites overlook the lake. Campfire programs are presented throughout summer; check fee board for information. The nearby Vermilion Valley Resort offers limited camping supplies and groceries, laundromat, boat rentals, cook's night out, and a ferry across the lake to Ansel Adams Wilderness. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. There is a bear-proof food container at each camp site. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open mid-May through September 26 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $264 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 31 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 31 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 31 No. Grilles on Sites: 31 Equestrian Camping: No FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6 No. Threaded: 6 Comments: Hot showers are available at Vermilion Valley Resort - $5 fee w/towel. WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: No Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: No Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Edison Lake is about 1,000 acres. It has a sandy shoreline and power boats are limited to 15mph. HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Ward Lake VISIT DATE: 08/01/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: High Sierra NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Lakeshore RESERVATIONS: No DIRECTIONS: From Lakeshore, CA, take Huntington Lake Rd. east 0.7 miles to Mono Hot Springs sign. Turn left after sign onto Kaiser Pass Trail/Forest Rt. 80 (paved) and go 16.9 miles to Ward Lake/Florence Lake sign and intersection. Continue straight onto Florence Lake Trail and go 3.3 miles to campground. NOTE: All but first 5.9 miles of access route is on a roughly paved, single-lane road with numerous blind curves - a "white knuckle" experience. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 7,300 ft. The campground, located in a corridor in the John Muir Wilderness, has two sections, one on east end of Ward Lake and the other on west end of Ward Lake. Camp sites also stretch along Florence Lake Trail between the two sections. A rustic campground, camp sites are tucked in among conifers such as Ponderosa and Lodgepole pines. Some sites are across from lake nestled in boulders. There are lakeside sites that have wonderful views of the natural, warm Ward Lake and towering cliffs. This is a bargain campground and well worth the visit. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. Bear-proof food containers are located at each camp site. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 26 through September 24 - weather dependent RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $22 per day - single $44 per day - double Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 13 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0 Total Sites: 13 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 12 No. Grilles on Sites: 12 Equestrian Camping: No FACILITIES Vaults: Yes Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): No Sailing: No Boat Ramp: No Boat Carry Down Access: Yes Power Boating: No Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: No Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Ward Lake is 5 acres. HIKING - No FISHING Rainbow trout

CAMPGROUND NAME: Wishon Point VISIT DATE: 07/15/2002 UPDATE DATE: 3/18/2017 STATE: California REGION: Pacific Southwest RANGER DISTRICT: Bass Lake NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Oakhurst RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation DIRECTIONS: In Oakhurst, CA, at intersection of Victoria La (State Rt. 41) and Road 426, take Road 426 south and go 6.3 miles to Bass Lake sign. Turn left after sign, staying on Road 426, and go 0.9 miles to an intersection and stop sign. Turn left onto Road 222 and go 1.2 miles to the Campground Registration Office on the left. (All campers, including those with reservations, must FIRST go to Registration Office to pay fee and obtain site selection.) After processing at Registration Office, exit back onto Road 222 (back the way you came) and go 4.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 3,400 ft. The campground, one of four in the Bass Lake Recreation Area and across the road from Bass Lake, is located in a thick growth of Manzanita and oak with some pines and cedar. The dense understory provides good privacy. The camp sites, some with a view of the lake, are rustic with a well used appearance. Each site has a pedestal grille and stone fire ring. Resorts scattered along the Bass Lake shoreline offer a variety of services including gas, tackle, bait, boat rentals, limited groceries, and a cook's night out. A variety of interpretive/campfire programs are offered during summer weekends - check campground fee board for schedule. SEASONS Open Seasonal: Yes Open All Year: No Seasonal Comment: Open May 26 through September 10 RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED Rate: $30 per day Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14 CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION No. RV Sites: 0 No. Tent Sites: 7 No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 40 Total Sites: 47 Tent Pads: No Open Sites: Yes Wooded Sites: Yes No. Tables on Sites: 47 No. Grilles on Sites: 47 Equestrian Camping: No RV INFORMATION Hookups: None No. RV Pull Throughs: 17 Waste Station: Yes Potable Water at Waste Station: No Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 33' Comments: The parking aprons are dirt and lumpy (RVr dug holes for wheels to balance). The interior road is narrow, curvy and lined with curb stones making access to parking aprons a challenge. The waste station is 3.6 miles west of campground on Road 222 and must be approached from the east; check it out before dumping. FACILITIES Vaults: No Flush Toilets: Yes Hot Showers: No Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 14 No. Threaded: 0 WATER SPORTS Lake: Yes Swimming (provided): Yes Sailing: Yes Boat Ramp: Yes Boat Carry Down Access: No Power Boating: Yes Boating (no power): Yes Water Skiing: Yes Rafting (whitewater): No Kayaking (whitewater): No Comments: Bass Lake is 1,160 acres. Areas suitable for swimming at designated spots along shoreline - no life guards. Boat ramp is located 0.1 miles east of campground - $3 fee for parking. All motorized water craft must register at Sheriff's Tower on lake and pay fee. Because of quantity of power boats and narrow 0.5-mile width of lake, sailing could be a challenge. Suggest Huntington Lake and campgrounds there for sailing. HIKING No trail begins at this campground but the Recreation Area has the following: Willow Creek #22E03 (foot) - 2.7 miles Goat Mountain #22E94 (foot) - 2.6 miles Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail (foot) - 1 mile Spring Cove Trail #22E18 (foot) - 2.6 miles FISHING Smallmouth bass, Brown and Rainbow trout, Blue Gill, catfish, and Channel catfish




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