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Forks Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Forks Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District, Sierra National Forest (1 hr 6 min north of Clovis, CA) with an elevation of 3,389 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of September. 22 sites can accommodate RVs between 10 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Forks

Closed for the season
131 reviews
Total sites: 27
Booking Window: 6 months

3,389 ft
76°F
55°F

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Tents allowedRV's allowedTrailers allowedAccessible sitesFlush toiletsHiking trailsBoatingFloating sportsFishing
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Campsite Reviews (131)

4.5 out of 5

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@PedroT3F6B35EE · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #9
I first would like to highlight the immense kindess and effective service we got from Ms.Carmen, the campground groundkeeper. She was so welcoming to our entire family. It felt like the whole Forks campground, was her home. Funny detail that convinced us to comeback, was the fresh and clean smell of the bathrooms and clean campground. Also bass lake over all was great, it was very warm our first 2 nights there. So make sure to get a shaded area. Now another fun detail. We had a daily set of visitors. A mama bear and her cub. Overall Basslake was a future place for our families to comeback.
@NoeV82F6A07CE7 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #11
All was wonderful
@GraceF2337415 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #27
This was a great location with very friendly people! Would definitely come back!
@HanyaM0C493632 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #9
lots of loud people past 11 pm, but was a good experience.
@SonjaHF3B3BB01 · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #20
Our site (last row in front of the forest) was very nice. Only the constant sound of motorboat and jetski from Bass Lake was disturbing.
@DennisG2142628 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #14
We had a good experience at Forks campgrounds. The only problem is there is still a lot of bear activity. They are still around the campground and can do a lot of damage. We didn't have a problem, but some other campsites were affected. Bear boxes are now available to protect your food, but the bears are still a problem.
@DevonW947421CA · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #7
Carmen was an amazing host. Those campground bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever experienced at a campground.
@MurtuzaB72B4B8 · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #23
Overall it was a good experience. Caretaker ensured the facilities ( including bathrooms) were clean and very near to the Bass Lake.
@LotteBCE833D7E · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #12
Awful campground. Spots literally next to a busy road and no shade. Dont go here.
@SherriK5FAE8F7 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #15
Camp host was very friendly and took good care of her camp sites they were slso the cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen Not to mention the bears we seen which was so exciting Hope cupcake and sweetheart are ok .. Thank you for a great camping experience we will ne returning
@TammieW9B2A6BB · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #13
We stay annually at Bass lake with 3 other families, but first time at Forks campground. We loved having the lake view and easy access to a beach area. Our sites were adjacent to the main road but the trees and shrubs helped block the noise and gave privacy. Appalled at how fast people drive on the narrow winding road. Host was very friendly, sites and bathrooms were well kept.
@AmberV9937148 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #19
After checking in, we were told there has been an active mama bear and cub in the campground. Not concerning on its own but we were told by the host that this bear has been opening cars and RVs and there are no bear boxes. Apparently this bear was enough of a concern that they had traps out and were trying to capture and relocate the bears. However, our site was at that back of the campground against the woods and these traps were located in the middle of the campground. Im not able to predict the behavior of a wild animal so we did not stay.
@MarcoM4E7E941E · Camped on Jun 21, 2025 at Campsite #24
The campsite is quiet, the pitch we were on was so steep that we couldn't use the kitchen sink which couldn't drain. The bathrooms in the upper part were few and there was always a queue, but they were clean
@RAYMONDS813751 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #20
I and my family have camped at the Forks campground many times, and have always had a pleasant experience until our visit last month from June 15 - June 19. A group of us were there for the week in separate sites. When we checked in, the camp host made us aware that there had been a lot of bear activity, and to take the necessary precautions....which we did. Unfortunately, despite all precautions, a mama bear and cub attempted to break into our trailer the first day as we were setting up camp. They were not easily scared off, and it was unnerving. We alerted the camp host at that time. The next day, the bears attempted to break in again while we were not there. There was not a lot of damage, just screens shredded and some paw scratches. My daughter's family were in a site just down the hill, and the bear(s) were able to break into their trailer, causing considerable damage. The camp host was again notified about both incidents. On the next to the last day, (Wednesday), we returned from the lake to find that the bear(s) had succeeded in breaking into my trailer. It was a mess, but miraculously there was only minor damage. Again, the camp host was made aware, and we asked her if anything was being done about it...was the Forest Service notified? Fist and Game? Why doesn't the campground have bear boxes to store food if there is that much activity? We were told that (I believe Fish and Game) would be there the next day to capture and relocate the bears. Unfortunately, our group of campers were so rattled by the experience, that we packed up as quickly as possible...a day early. I don't know where the blame lies....The Forks, the Forest Service, Fish and Game? I don't usually leave reviews, but this time I felt compelled to. Luckily, my trailer didn't sustain major damage, and is in the shop as I write. My daughter's trailer did not fair so well...it has much more damage than mine. I hope it improves before something worse happens.
@MatthewEEFA211 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #23
This campground was excellent. It was very clean, the bathrooms were well taken care of. I don't remember her name but the lady running the site was very nice and helpful. The only issue I had was my site had no shade during the hottest part of the day, so definitely bring a pop up canopy.
@RachelT9962710 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #8
Carmen kept the campground in spectacular condition. The site and bathrooms were very clean and she was so nice. The campground was quiet.
@RickW4075177 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #17
Quiet. Great site. One comment is lack of water in campsites and garbage way down at bathrooms. Must be those bears
@LukeT11ABC76F6 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #17
Infested with mosquitoes and spiders
@KarenL1374189 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #19
Our site was beautiful and surrounded by nature. Camp hostess is very efficient and keeps the sites and bathrooms nice.
@EddieR2421557 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #11
Great campground, wonderful hosts.My two small critiques, no showers and the slips are quite short
@BarbaraL120288 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #22
Beautiful and clean camp site with views of the lake.
@JeffV8927367 · Camped on May 17, 2025 at Campsite #14
This is a jewel we didnt expect - we had a long drive from our house to Yosemite, and rather than drive straight through and arrive late (and in some darkness), or leave crazy early to make sunset, we opted to hit a campground close to the south entrance, stay one night, and leave in the morning to explore the entry to Yosemite and more casually head to Upper Pines campground, after mapping the trip out, I found Forks to be super convenient, so we headed there for the first night. We arrived after sunset, so it was dark, but we could see we were close to Bass Lake, so we were excited to wake up to the area. Campsite was well paved, very level, and really nice. After waking up, we hiked around a little, walked to the Forks store and restaurant, and had a great breakfast on their deck! We liked the area so much that we stopped on the other side of the lake on our drive home to have lunch on the deck at Duceys, and enjoy the lake view. I would highly recommend this campground to anyone, even if youre not heading th Yosemite. Beautiful lake area with lots to do!
@MaryH1910665 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #23
The grounds and bathroom were well maintained by staff personnel (Carmen was on duty the time we were there). We appreciated the fire ring and picnic table. There were lovely views of the the lake.It seemed like such an amazing stay for being in the National Parks system as the little town and the lake were a convenient short walk from the site.A drive partially around the lake revealed other small communities and shops. Note: there is no convenient access to completely go around the lake.
@JeffM1730911 · Camped on May 11, 2025 at Campsite #22
The campground is exceptional clean and quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The staff are so friendly and helpful with all inquiries, or questions. A wonderful experience here.
@BriC087BF81A45 · Camped on May 8, 2025 at Campsite #8
Nice quiet park on the lake. Site 8 was full sun and got very hot during the day. Forks has basic flush toilets and water taps, no showers. We went to Millers Landing for $5 shower tokens.

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