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Sierra National Forest Chilkoot Campground

Sierra National Forest Chilkoot Campground, near Bass Lake, California, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the frills. This campground is perfect for tent camping or RVs, and while it lacks electric hookups and showers, it makes up for it with its beautiful surroundings and friendly camp hosts.

Visitors rave about the clean restrooms and the well-kept facilities. Many campers have enjoyed the close proximity to the lake, making it easy to access for fishing or just soaking up the sun. One camper noted, “This is a great tent or boon docking spot that is close to a number of good beaches at Bass Lake.”

The campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, with some sites providing stunning views of the lake. Just remember to bring your bug spray, as the mosquitoes can be a bit pesky. If you’re looking for a place to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors, this campground is a solid choice. Plus, it’s just a short drive from Yosemite, making it a great alternative for those wanting to explore the park without camping directly inside it.

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Sierra National Forest Chilkoot Campground is located in California

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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.

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37.36846035 N
119.5366614 W

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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2023

Great Spot!

This is a great tent or boon docking spot that is close to a number of good beaches at bass lake. The campsite hosts are very friendly and the restrooms were always clean.

We were in spot 29 which had great shade but backed up to a road that resulted in some noise occasionally. 

There was a number of rest rooms spread throughout with drinking/potable water. Will note that Verizon cell service was almost none existent despite showing 1 or 2 bars occasionally. Starlink is recommend if need internet or other services.

Would recommend staying here.

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Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021

Friendly camp hosts!

Friendly and helpful camp hosts. Lovely view of the lake. Close by for easy access. Clean bathrooms!

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Reviewed Aug. 13, 2020

Great views

The Forks Campground is nice because it’s walkable to the lake and the store/restaurant. Sites that are up on the hill have gorgeous lake views as well! The downside is how close to the Road those sites are and there is a metal plate cars drive over and it’s loud!

Reviewed May. 31, 2019

Beautiful

This campground is awesome, no showers, but there are bathrooms. It is right on the lake. It is less than a 5 minutes drive to the small store/tackle shop. Great for fishing, boat rentals available nearby, AND it’s about a 35-45 minute drive to Yosemite! A great alternative to actually camping in the park! My only complaint is it is RIGHT on the road and all the sites are extremely close together, I don’t suggest this for campsite for children.

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Reviewed Jul. 9, 2018

Love

I come back at least once a year to the Forks. I love that it's walking distance to the resort and the burgers there are soooo good! Lake is beautiful and campground is very nice, bathrooms have sinks and flush toilets too. Only thing that could make it nicer would be putting in some bear boxes

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Sierra National Forest Chilkoot Campground?

    Sierra National Forest Chilkoot Campground is located at 4715 feet.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Sierra National Forest Chilkoot Campground?

    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 Sierra National Forest Chilkoot Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Sierra National Forest Chilkoot Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Sierra National Forest Chilkoot Campground?

    There are 27 campsites at Sierra National Forest Chilkoot Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts