Best Cabin Camping near Bass Lake, CA

Several cabin options exist near Bass Lake, 40 miles from Yosemite National Park's south entrance. The Forks Resort offers basic cabin accommodations with clean facilities, while Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort features cabin rentals that provide more amenities. Outdoorsy Yosemite provides cabin accommodations with access to on-site facilities including a pool, laundry facilities, and full hookup options. According to one visitor, "Great food clean cabins" is what guests can expect at The Forks Resort.

Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when Bass Lake becomes popular for water activities and as a Yosemite basecamp. Pet policies vary by location with some cabins being pet-friendly while others prohibit animals entirely. Cabins range from rustic units with minimal amenities to more fully-equipped accommodations with electricity and running water. A reviewer noted that Bass Lake RV Resort "has cabins, places to rent camp, laundry on site, a pool," making it suitable for families wanting amenities beyond basic shelter.

Visitors should check what supplies are provided with each cabin rental. Typically, bedding, towels, and cooking equipment may not be included in basic cabin rentals. Most cabin locations offer nearby access to supplies, with some resorts featuring on-site markets for basic provisions. Bass Lake's nearby communities include small markets and stores for grocery needs. The elevation at these sites is approximately 3,500 feet, providing cooler summer temperatures compared to California's Central Valley while maintaining accessibility to lake activities and Yosemite attractions.

Best Cabin Sites Near Bass Lake, California (44)

    1. High Sierra RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Oakhurst, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 683-7662

    $13 - $50 / night

    "The campsite was 39 and it was right next to the bathroom. To leave with a 26’ travel trailer I had to pull out and back down another road just to exit the park."

    "The premium sites include full hook-ups — water, electric and sewer.  We were in site 43.  "

    2. Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Bass Lake, CA
    1 mile
    +1 (559) 642-3145

    "We booked this last minute over the phone, we were very impressed with the spot, next to the pool, clubhouse, fire pit."

    "Cool summer nights near Bass Lake Recreational area so fishing and boating are a main attraction. Park is tight for big rigs, but can fit if careful. Pads are gravel and almost level."

    3. Yosemite RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Oakhurst, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 683-7855

    "Rv, bring your own tent, yurts, safari tents,, cabins. RV spaces have many different location styles, secluded, views, groups etc.

    Large clean pool with a shallow lounging section."

    "Quiet; dog park; pool; playground; fire pit ; only thing is sites and small."

    4. Outdoorsy Yosemite

    6 Reviews
    Bass Lake, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (559) 642-3145

    $42 - $288 / night

    "This park is absolutely wonderful! They have cabins, places to rent camp, laundry on site, a pool, 30/50 hookups. Pull throughs and water and sewer."

    "Stopped by to get out of the California valley heat. Haven’t been to Bass Lake for years. Missed out on this little piece of heaven. Will be back."

    5. The Forks Resort

    1 Review
    Bass Lake, CA
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (559) 642-3737

    "Great food clean cabins"

    6. Fish Creek (CA)

    4 Reviews
    Big Creek, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 642-3212

    $41 - $43 / night

    "It doesn’t have many amenities, but the space is nice with a fire pit and pick of table"

    7. North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park

    23 Reviews
    Yosemite Valley, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 372-8502

    $48 / night

    "It was nice and conveniently located right in the valley, but it comes with crowd issues such as generator noise. Close distance to walk to the store or to trails. Having flush toilets is nice."

    "Is crowded, but each spot is equipped with fire ring, food storage, picnic table, parking spot and flat, shaded spots for your tent."

    8. Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park

    20 Reviews
    Yosemite Valley, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 372-8502

    $36 - $60 / night

    "Our site had a large level parking pad (perfect for the campervan), picnic table, and fire ring."

    "Typical campground set up with fire rings and bear lockers at each campsite. Flush toilets, but no showers."

    9. Indian Flat RV Park

    13 Reviews
    El Portal, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 379-2339

    $30 - $289 / night

    "The lodge next door is a pick up spot for shuttles into the park. They have a bar/restaurant and a store which is convenient. The park was nice & shaded, with fire pits at each site."

    "In winter check-in/drive up bookings are in the lodge reception in the main village which is great as they're open all through the night. Power was good, showers were okay - hot but lacked pressure."

    10. Curry Village — Yosemite National Park

    14 Reviews
    Yosemite Valley, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 413-8869

    $98 - $300 / night

    "aka Curry Village

    My daughters and I have now stayed in both the canvas tent/cabin and a hard-sided cabin. Both provide comfortable beds with sheets and a warm blanket on each."

    "We booked a heated tent cabin for 4 nights. "

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Cabin Reviews near Bass Lake, CA

353 Reviews of 44 Bass Lake Campgrounds


  • Kuo G.
    Jul. 17, 2017

    Housekeeping Camp — Yosemite National Park

    Comfy makeshift hotel in a campground

    this is the ultimate glamping. Bunk beds, electrical outlets, private patio with awning and round picnic table, even curtains for your shared sleeping quarters. Near by clean restrooms running hot water. Id recommend wearing sandals for showering. Nice open space between campsites. We had the campsites reserved months in advance next to the river. It was pretty dry the this time. Enough water to capture some great photos. In the campgrounds there were large bear lockers, and well distributed benches and fire rings. Quiet time is 10pm and they are strict about it. Cant reallly complain about yosemite though. Its just pure beauty.

  • Lisa C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2021

    Curry Village — Yosemite National Park

    Lovely Rustic City

    aka Curry Village

    My daughters and I have now stayed in both the canvas tent/cabin and a hard-sided cabin. Both provide comfortable beds with sheets and a warm blanket on each. (If you like fluffy pillows, bring one from home.) 

    We stayed in the heated tent/cabin during a major snowfall and stayed toasty-warm. I’d give this place an extra star if we were able to boil water in the tents, so we could make our own warm food and coffee, but it’s not allowed. There are bear boxes to lock up any food you do bring. There are places in the valley to buy warm meals, but they really weren’t very good, especially for the price. 

    The showers are warm and have good water pressure. They always had clean towels available, too.

    However, Curry Village is packed with wall-to-wall people. Despite quiet hours, there seems to always be That One Guy who gets drunk, loud and obnoxious. On our last trip, That One Guy decided to yell obscenities in my daughters’ faces when they asked him politely to keep the noise down. It was 15min before quiet hours and it was obvious that most of the other guests (many with small kids) had gone to bed. Other than calling the front desk, there really wasn’t another option for “crowd control.” 

    When I camp, I do prefer remote, quiet places away from crowds, but I did appreciate the convenience of Curry Village’s location. We really were in the heart of the valley with great access to the best hikes. All in all, we enjoyed our stays.

  • Sherrie R.
    Jun. 15, 2021

    Yosemite RV Resort

    Great staff and location. Many rental options.

    Many options to stay! Rv, bring your own tent, yurts, safari tents,, cabins. RV spaces have many different location styles, secluded, views, groups etc.

    Large clean pool with a shallow lounging section. Playground. Bathrooms/showers were freshly renovated and clean. Laundry on site. Clubhouse and small provisions.

    Easy access to Bass Lake and Yosemite entrance as well as local Town food and markets.

  • Amanda P.
    Jun. 15, 2022

    Curry Village — Yosemite National Park

    Waking Up to Half Dome

    We stayed here March 2022.  We booked a heated tent cabin for 4 nights.  It had 1 double bed and 2 singles, a storage tower, 1 central electric light, and 1 electrical outlet - this is not advertised, but if you tell them you have a CPAP or other medical device needing an outlet, they will let you know that there is one in the heated cabins.  It was enough to power a power strip, charge our phones, and run said CPAP (LOL).  The beds were comfy and the linens were great.  We requested additional blankets as the comforter on the bed was nylon on both sides and kept sliding off the beds.  We were given old school wool blankets and they were great!  We did adjust the heat often as it would actually get too warm.  

    As we visited in the off season, not all of the amenities were available (pool, restaurants), but it didn't bother us at all.  The guest lounge was often crowded and we only spent one evening in there.  Showers and toilets were very clean.  It was still fully booked when we went, but the grounds are quiet are people were very respectful of the park rules.  

    This was a great central location to do Yosemite.  We woke up under Half Dome every morning, did the Mist Trail, Vernal Falls trail, and Lower Yosemite Falls trail.  Doing it in the off season was awesome as the number of additional people not actually staying in the park was very small.

    Reservations are hard to come by...we reserved in January for March of the same year and got lucky.  Book through the NPS as other sites charge additional, unnecessary fees.  We also recommend packing in food.  There are bear lockers to store it.  Dining in the park is provided by Aramark and is average at best.  We took a trip outside the park to dine in a nearby city and had a wonderful dinner. 

    Overall, we would definitely stay here again and again!  It was very peaceful and comfortable.

  • Ron G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Curry Village — Yosemite National Park

    Location, Location, Location! But Pricey!

    Overall, the proximity to being in The Valley outweighed the negatives of our stay. 

    While pricey for what it is, it IS at the far east end of Yosemite Valley with easy access to the Mist Trail. The tent-cabins are close to each other (3-8 feet), and we were woken by our neighbors our first morning (they were checking out early, and while quiet hours were 'officially' over, it was still 0730...and since it was during the heat wave, we hadn't gotten to sleep til well after midnight).

    That said...we were expecting foam rubber mattresses on wooden plywood shelves for beds, but the bed frame, mattresses, pillows and Rumpl blankets were a nice surprise (the website stated there would be wool blankets). The towels and sheets were in need of some fabric softener though.

     It was HOT. Having camped in tent-cabins before (not Curry Village), we brought fans with us that helped cool things down in the evenings, but having fans [battery operated/ rechargeable (we had Ryobi rechargeable fans)] helped us out.

    We couldn't figure out how to make the tent-cabin canvas window 'shades' to stay open- which was necessary because we needed the ventilation - we had brought along some binder clips that we were able to jury-rig to keep the canvas flaps over the screens open,  though. 

    Showers and restrooms were adequately clean, and showers were hot…but nothing to write home about. 

    We were surprised by the trash on the grounds near the cabins (where our nearest showerhouse was)-  in fact, a zip-lock baggie sat on the ground in the same spot for the three days we were there, before I picked it up on our way out. Additionally, on the grounds of the tent-cabins, we found several nails and other hardware on the ground.

     We were also surprised by the size of Curry Village, which isn't really discussed on the website. We were in tent-cabin 749 on the far east end, which was great until we had to walk to Camp Curry and/or the parking lot. We brought a wagon to carry our gear from the car to the tent-cabin, but once again, we've done this before, and we felt really bad for the folks lugging all their stuff without the benefit of a cart. Next time we'd bring bikes to help with the longish walk (400 meters? Maybe longer?) 

    The food options were great! The pizza is fantastic, and it was nice having the ability to grab pizza/tacos/burgers as an option at the end of the day (cooking is not allowed in the camp, but we 'tailgated' with backpacking stoves and meals a couple of the days).

  • Robert  W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 27, 2021

    Curry Village — Yosemite National Park

    Great tent cabins and facilities

    Stayed two nights here in a 2 bed tent cabin. Slept 3 of us perfectly and was somewhat heated. Meaning the heater likes to turn it self off at times cooling the tent back down before kicking back in. The bathroom and showers were great for camping showers. The is a nice lodge style place to hang out plus great pizza place on site as well. This is a perfect place for those who like to camp but not fans of tent camping in cold snowy conditions. I will definitely return!

  • Andy H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 25, 2019

    Muir Trail Ranch

    Most Rustic/Posh Outdoor Experience Ever!

    Backing up to the John Muir Trail all the way into the back country of the high Sierra is this Gem of a ranch. It has amazing amenities, such as cabins, tent cabins, developed hot springs, all meals included, toilets and running water, horses back tours/packing, backpacker resupply, and store. 

    Getting there however is quite a feat. First you have to traverse a one lane road nearly 30 miles back into Florence Lake. Then you have to take a boat ride to the other side of the lake, and finally you have to hike 5+ miles to the ranch. It is all worth it for the sunning views, great food, amazing fishing, hiking, and all around experience.

  • Delia M.
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Curry Village — Yosemite National Park

    Excellent location, close to shuttle to all the main trails

    The location is perfect for all the Valley trails. There is a shuttle right outside. There are several campgrounds here. There is a space for tents and also a village of canvas tents for those who prefer glamping. For food there is a convenience store nearby, a restaurant and a pizza place.

    TIPS:

    Tent cabins are close together, you will hear your neighbors, bring ear plugs

    Leave early, the trails get crowded very quickly

    Lots of tourists so parking will be tight

    Driving into Yosemite is horrible lately, especially into the Valley, CARPOOL!


Guide to Bass Lake

Cabins near Bass Lake provide convenient accommodations at 3,500 feet elevation within Sierra National Forest. Winter temperatures typically range from 30-50°F while summer temperatures average 75-90°F during the day and cool to 60-70°F at night. Camping cabins near Bass Lake, California serve as practical alternatives to tent camping when weather conditions aren't ideal or for those seeking more structured shelter.

What to do

Nearby hiking trails: Several campgrounds offer access to local hiking paths that connect to the larger Sierra National Forest trail system. "Very clean, quiet and overall relaxing. The lady at the front fest is nice and helpful," notes a visitor at High Sierra RV Park.

Water recreation options: Bass Lake spans seven miles with multiple public boat launches and rental facilities. "The creek, waterfalls & rope swing over the swimming hole was unbelievable!! The kids enjoyed the rope swing while the mom enjoyed the walk back to the falls & thru the shallow waters," describes a camper at High Sierra RV Park.

Winter activities: During winter months, cabin accommodations provide shelter from snow while allowing access to seasonal recreation. "Stayed two nights here in a 2 bed tent cabin. Slept 3 of us perfectly and was somewhat heated. Meaning the heater likes to turn it self off at times cooling the tent back down before kicking back in," reports a visitor at Curry Village.

What campers like

Central location: Bass Lake cabin rentals provide strategic positioning between Yosemite and other regional attractions. "At approximately 3500 ft elevation. Cool summer nights near Bass Lake Recreational area so fishing and boating are a main attraction. Park is tight for big rigs, but can fit if careful," explains a visitor at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.

Swimming access: Many cabin-equipped campgrounds feature pool facilities when the lake is too cold. "We booked this last minute over the phone, we were very impressed with the spot, next to the pool, clubhouse, fire pit. I do see that other spots are more crowded but overall the property is gorgeous," notes a camper at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.

Restaurant proximity: Several cabin locations provide dining alternatives to camp cooking. "The park is about 30 mins from the entrance to Yosemite and if you don't want to do that... There's always Bass Lake...which is 2 miles down the hill!" shares a visitor at Outdoorsy Yosemite.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Cabin accommodations often require booking 6-12 months in advance, especially for summer months. "This place was great. It was my first time camping in a campground. My wife and I had so much fun and cannot wait to go again. Additionally, it was so easy to book online and we did it less than a week before our stay," explains a visitor at Outdoorsy Yosemite.

Space limitations: Many cabin sites feature limited space between units. "Sites are very crowded. You gotta love your neighbor. Lots of amenities. Very friendly staff. So helpful and accommodating. Good access to Yosemite. We prefer less neighbors but overall it was nice," notes a guest at High Sierra RV Park.

Noise considerations: Sound travels easily between cabin units, requiring adherence to quiet hours. "Nice camp, clean toilets and restrooms. They rent a small spot and therefore there is little privacy between each RV," reports a visitor at High Sierra RV Park.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly amenities: Look for cabin locations with play facilities for younger visitors. "Large clean pool with a shallow lounging section. Playground. Bathrooms/showers were freshly renovated and clean. Laundry on site. Clubhouse and small provisions," notes a visitor at Yosemite RV Resort.

Space for equipment: Family camping requires more space - confirm cabin size accommodates your group. "We didn't know that the '20 miles from Yosemite' just meant the entrance, we still had to drive about 30 miles to get into the valley. The site we pulled into was really tight with a hill and drop off on either side so our picnic table had to be in front of the airstream," warns a camper at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.

Off-peak advantages: Consider cabin camping during spring or fall for fewer crowds and lower rates. "We are in spot 116 a bit unlevel but we managed. Check in was quick and easy. Hook ups were easy. Kinda tight we are a Odessey 26D with a jeep gladiator. Verizon is three bars and WiFi works great," notes a visitor at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Request specific cabin sites based on your needs when making reservations. "We stayed in the premium sites at this camp ground. Loved the hosts. They were wonderful to work with and very accommodating. The premium sites include full hook-ups — water, electric and sewer," advises a visitor at Indian Flat RV Park.

Parking considerations: Many cabin areas have limited vehicle space, so confirm arrangements when booking. "This park is tight for big rigs, but can fit if careful. Pads are gravel and almost level. FHU's with good water pressure. Park has a breakfast cafe that is open on weekends," explains a camper at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.

Local amenities: Multiple cabin facilities offer unexpected conveniences. "The lodge next door is a pick up spot for shuttles into the park. They have a bar/restaurant and a store which is convenient. The park was nice & shaded, with fire pits at each site. We enjoyed our stay- it was quiet being the off-season," explains a visitor at Indian Flat RV Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bass Lake, CA is High Sierra RV Park with a 4.1-star rating from 11 reviews.

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