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Established Camping

Lupine

Lupine is located near Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest, offering a landscape of dense forest and rugged terrain. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, providing varied camping conditions throughout the year. Nearby attractions include Bass Lake for water activities and the scenic trails of Sierra National Forest for hiking enthusiasts.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Sierra National Forest

Overview

Lupine Campground is located next to Bass Lake. Cedar Bluff Campground is adjacent to Lupine. Lupine is quieter and set further back from the lake than Cedar Bluff, and each site offers more privacy.

Recreation

Bass Lake offers a beach and boat ramp. Popular activities include swimming, motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, sailing and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill and catfish. Nearby hiking trails include Willow Creek, Goat Mountain, Spring Cove and Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail. A variety of educational programs are offered on weekends during the summer.

Natural Features

Huge Ponderosa pines create a majestic setting for this camp, which is situated within the Sierra National Forest on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. The forest is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. Lupine Campground is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet. Bass Lake is a very popular area known for its variety of fish, as well as the bald and golden eagles that make their home here.

Nearby Attractions

Lupine is located 24 miles from the entrance of Yosemite National Park's South Entrance.

Charges & Cancellations

Rules & Reservation Policies As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations. Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites. Booking Window For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility. Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Tours & Tickets: You may request changes to tour dates at no cost before the arrival date. If you cancel before your tour date, you may be eligible for a refund. Cancellation fees apply. Please check the tour facility description details page for cancellation policies. Permits: Varies by location. Please check the permit details for the permit location. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Tours: A tour or ticket no-show is one who does not cancel a ticket before arrival and does not arrive for the tour. Tour no-shows are not entitled to a refund. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July

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Location

Lupine is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Highway 41, take Bass Lake turnoff, head southeast approximately 3.5 miles to the Bass Lake office. Continue approximately 2.75 miles to the Lupine Cedar Bluff Campground.

Address

39900 ROAD 222
Bass lake, CA 93604

Coordinates

37.309503 N
119.547201 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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Reviewed Nov. 15, 2022

Very nice campground

I stayed here over the past weekend after a snow storm. There was still snow on the ground when I got there. I stayed in site 79 using a 16ft trailer. It was alittle bit of a tight spot to get into at first but the pad itself is very large. And surrounded by pine trees. Sites were somewhat spread out. Site 80 was alittle close. The restrooms were clean and well kept. Staff was friendly.

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  • Review photo of Lupine by Joseph B., November 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Lupine by Joseph B., November 15, 2022
  • Review photo of Lupine by Joseph B., November 15, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Lupine?

    Camping at Lupine can cost between $39.00 and $51.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Lupine?

    Lupine allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Lupine?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lupine, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Lupine have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lupine does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Lupine?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Lupine?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Lupine. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Lupine, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Lupine?

    There are 51 campsites at Lupine and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts