Within Sierra National Forest, Crane Valley provides year-round camping access near Bass Lake's eastern shore. The US Forest Service manages this drive-in campground with sites accommodating RVs up to 45 feet, though access roads can be rough.
Forested terrain offers campfire-friendly sites with picnic tables, while the nearby lake supports fishing and swimming activities. Pets are welcome throughout the campground. Campers can make advance reservations for guaranteed availability. For different lakeside options, Recreation Point Group Campground sits just southeast along the same shoreline.
Description
Overview
Crane Valley will be closed the entire 2019 - 2028 camping season due to a massive hazard tree removal Crane Valley Group Campground is located adjacent to Bass Lake and can accommodate up to 7 groups with tents and RVs. The facility is shaded by a dense forest of oak, cedar and pine trees, and although none of the sites offer direct views of the lake, the campground offers convenient access to the many recreational activities and attractions in the area.
Recreation
Activities on Bass Lake include motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, sailing and water skiing. California Land Management sponsors a variety of interpretive programs throughout the summer at several locations in the Bass Lake area.
Natural Features
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, 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.
Nearby Attractions
Yosemite National Park is under an hour away and makes an ideal day trip from Crane Valley Campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCrane Valley is located in California near Bass Lake
Directions
From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right on Forest Road 222, towards Bass Lake. Keep right for 3.5 miles to the campground.
Address
39900 ROAD 222
Bass lake, CA 93604
Coordinates
37.333279 N
119.586071 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/29/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/17/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 51 min from Fresno, CA
- 1 hr 16 min from Merced, CA
- 1 hr 27 min from Visalia, CA
- 1 hr 29 min from Hanford, CA
