Best RV Parks & Resorts near Wishon, CA

Wishon Village RV Resort offers full hookup campsites with gravel pads that can accommodate RVs up to 43 feet in length. The resort sits at 6,800 feet elevation with 50-amp electrical service available at select sites. "All sites are gravel and have full hook ups. Some sites have 50 amp service but it will rarely be needed because of the elevation," noted one visitor who recently stayed with a group of Class A motorhomes. High Sierra RV Park in Oakhurst provides big rig access approximately 25 miles southwest of Wishon, featuring water, electric, and sewer connections. Bass Lake RV Resort maintains 170 sites with both 30-amp and 50-amp service options, though the campground can become crowded during peak summer months.

Navigating to Wishon requires preparation as mountain roads become narrow and winding past Shaver Lake. A review mentioned "the drive to Wishon starts with a long climb to Shaver Lake. Past Shaver Lake the road becomes windy for the remainder of the drive. Expect at least a 40+ minute drive from the Shaver lake turn off." Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with limited or no connectivity at higher elevations. Most RV parks near Wishon operate seasonally between May and September due to winter weather conditions at higher elevations. Dump stations are available at Camp Edison and several RV parks along Highway 41, though many mountain sites recommend arriving with empty holding tanks and full freshwater. Several parks implement bear-aware policies requiring proper food storage.

Best RV Sites Near Wishon, California (207)

    1. Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort

    10 Reviews
    Bass Lake, CA
    2 miles
    +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."

    2. Yosemite RV Resort

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

    "WiFi is no bueno can’t even get a connection. We booked a pull through deluxe full hookup site."

    "Large dog run which was amazing. Personal just a bit expensive 100 ish for a rv spot with 30 amp an water."

    3. High Sierra RV Park

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

    $13 - $50 / night

    "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.  "

    "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."

    4. Outdoorsy Yosemite

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

    $42 - $288 / night

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

    "This is a great campsite if you have an Rv or trailer. Close to the lake plenty of activities in the area

    Boats jet ski rental fishing etc"

    5. Beasore Meadows RV Park

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    Bass Lake, CA
    10 miles
    +1 (805) 773-4356

    6. Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes

    40 Reviews
    Eastman Lake, CA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "You come into Yosemite Lakes by a little Thousand Trails convenience store and gas station. It's kind of handy since there's really nothing nearby other than Groveland."

    "This Campground is 5 miles from West gate entrance to "Yosemite National Park". Only 35 miles west of " Lake Don Pedro, take out your boat, go jet skiing or fishing."

    7. Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground

    19 Reviews
    Mammoth Lakes, CA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 934-3822

    $35 - $80 / night

    "Plenty for the kids and family to do and a great location close enough to bike/walk to most stores on the east end of town. 

    Our reservation said 50 amp partial hookups."

    "Pet friendly which is a plus. Be mindful it’s bear country so wonderingl around at night not so wise lol"

    8. McCabe Flat Campground

    11 Reviews
    Midpines, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (209) 966-3192

    $10 / night

    "It is not advisable for trailers over 18 feet in length. We had a great stay. The campgrounds were very clean, and pit toilets were available."

    "The restrooms are cleaned 2 times a day. There is trash cans for each of the 3 campsites that go with this one. there a great little swimming hole just up the path."

    9. Sequoia RV Park

    16 Reviews
    Dunlap, CA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 338-2350

    $40 - $55 / night

    "Luz and Carlos are just a pleasure to be around- they are super helpful and always ready to chat or give advice or recommendations."

    "Lovely place in the Sierra very close to the National Park. Great place to stay for your visit, to start or end your adventure. Manager is very helpful and welcoming."

    10. Riverbend RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Elk, CA
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 787-3627

    $75 - $85 / night

    "FHU with large pull through spots. Quiet place that was nice to spend a few days at while exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon."

    "The bathrooms could benefit from some maintenance and a good cleaning. Campsites do not include fire rings but you can rent one."

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RV Park Reviews near Wishon, CA

1268 Reviews of 207 Wishon Campgrounds


  • Tom D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 3, 2025

    COE Eastman Lake Codorniz Campground

    Quiet and Clean - Codorniz Corps Campground

    We have stayed at this campground many times and recently revisited in September’24. This COE is on a small lake that is used for irrigation during the summer resulting in a much lower water level than in the spring. Fishing is good. The Corps have added more electric sites over the years and there were 5-6 that fit our 43’ Blue Bird. We marked this as “big rig” friendly. Springtime has the grasses green with abundant wild flowers in late Feb through early March. Summer can be hot as the elevation is low in the California Central Valley and the grasses are brown. Sites are asphalt. Many sites may take some time to level. Back in and pull through are available. A nice dump stations is available within the COE park. Fall has a Tarantula migration and you will definitely see them. Coyote, Bobcat, and deer are frequently seen. Codorniz is 21 miles from Chowchilla. One way in and one way out cuts down on traffic.

  • Derek & Alex W.
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes

    Great place near Yosemite

    You come into Yosemite Lakes by a little Thousand Trails convenience store and gas station. It's kind of handy since there's really nothing nearby other than Groveland. Make sure to come in at this entrance though. When coming from the west GPS likes to take you through Hardin Flat Road... don't go that way with an RV. Check-in was quick and easy. Don't forget it's first come first serve like most Thousand Trails campgrounds. Staff were all very friendly. There's complimentary wifi at the main office if you need it. There's NO phone signal of any kind for miles. There is Jabba Communications wifi throughout that campground that you can pay for but it's pricey and very shoddy and unpredictable here. Unless you're staying for a long time it's not worth it.

    Every spot pretty much has full hookups but only a few with 50 amp. The rest have 30 amp. Again, as I've said with other Thousand Trails, that just seems like laziness to me. These campgrounds have been around long enough to see the need for upgrades.

    We parked at the far east end past the cabins in a pull-through group spot. They are the biggest spots and didn't seem like people really use that area much. It was pretty quiet for the two weeks we were there. It's off season as well though. Power went out to the entire campground two days in a row. Not the campground's fault as high winds knocked out power to the entire area. They were nice and let us use our generator even though they are not allowed any other time.

    There's a little river that runs along the campground that looks like it would be beautiful in the spring and summer when there's more water. It still had quite a bit flowing through over by the main office. Yosemite National Forest is just a short distance away. Some great hikes and sights to see!

    I'd say with a few more updates this one could easily be a 5-star!

  • Dan H.
    May. 24, 2022

    Mammoth Mountain RV Park & Campground

    Good spot! Close to east end of Mammoth and plenty to do on-site!

    Stayed here for a week. Great spot for the family while I worked. Plenty for the kids and family to do and a great location close enough to bike/walk to most stores on the east end of town. 

    Our reservation said 50 amp partial hookups. But only the full-hookup sites have 50 amp. Partial hookups are 30amp with water, but the water access depends on the weather/season you're there in. We had to fill up with Fresh Water before we got to our site but it's in a convenient spot so not too big of a deal. 

    It is a parking lot but there was plenty of space for us and our SUV. Pool and Laundry Mat/Showers were close as well which made things nice. Starbucks is a short walk away too if that's your jam. 

    Great spot just make sure to call so there's no surprises with water/hookups etc. 

    Amenities: Pool & Jacuzzi / Laundry Mat / Showers & Bathrooms / Dump Station / Playground.

  • Tom D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 3, 2025

    Wishon Village RV Resort

    Unplug and Enjoy Nature

      We stayed at this campground may years ago (2006-2008) and it has remained one of our favorites.

      Our most recent stay was for a small rally of 8 class A RVs from 34' to 43' in length all with tow vehicles. Wishon was able to accommodate all of us. The drive to Wishon starts with a long climb to Shaver Lake.  Past Shaver Lake the road becomes windy for the remainder of the drive.  Expect at least a 40+ minute drive from the Shaver lake turn off. On the way you will pass a grove of Giant Sequoia trees with a pull out to walk or picnic among them.

      All sites are gravel and have full hook ups.  Some sites have 50 amp service but it will rarely be needed because of the elevation of 6800 feet. All sites will accommodate the RV, vehicle, boat, and more. Wishon also has tent sites with or without platforms. 

      There are many activities available from this campground. Hiking, mountain bike riding, Jeep trails (Dusy-Ershim Trail), and fishing.   Two reservoirs are nearby, Wishon and Courtright. Courtright at 8200' opens later than Wishon at 6600'. Rainbow and German Browns can be caught.

      Wishon Village has a nice store with most necessities and sells fishing licenses.

  • Sarah P.
    Mar. 18, 2022

    Island Park

    Beautiful, but difficult

    This park is absolutely stunning this time of year. There are wildflowers everywhere and the weather was a perfect low 70s in the daytime and 50s at night. We stayed in spot 33 which says for 53’ or less… we are 42’ and barely fit so be careful there. Additionally, you will NOT fit here if you can’t take your rig past a 90* turn safely. It was a bit of a nightmare getting turned around to back in here (we have a 42’ toy hauler and a 3500 ram DRW with an Andersen hitch), BUT we’ve had an incredible week here. Stars were beautiful, the nature trail was perfect for our three boys, and the views are absolutely stunning. Worth the $20 a night. If you’re a big rig, park in overflow or the upper loop. Trust me on this.

  • Les R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Junction Campground

    Great camping for extended trips

    This camp ground is smaller relative to some of the other camping options in the area, but still well maintained. It is close to the road but still quiet. Each site has a table, fire ring, and a food storage locker. There are two vault toilets. Bring your own water. You cannot reserve sites ahead of time.

    If you want to experience the Yosemite area with your dog, camping in the Inyo National Forest is a great option, because dogs are allowed to join you anywhere you go in the area, as long as they are leashed or well trained to verbal commands. Since the Yosemite NPS does not allow dogs on trails, these national forest campgrounds are a better pet-friendly alternative.

    If you like fishing, there are great fishing spots at the nearby stream and lake.

    Because this campground is actually a part of the national forest, you can stay here for up to two weeks, in addition to the two week maximum enforced for camping within the NPS limits. So in total you could can stay in "Yosemite" for a month by combining camping at this site (or other nearby national forest sites) with camping inside the park, which is why we stayed here for a long rock climbing trip.

  • Angela D.
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Camp Edison

    Room to Roam

    We have been coming to Camp Edison annually for the past 15 years and have never been disappointed. Each site has plenty of room and includes a picnic table and fire pit. It’s a short walk to Shaver Lake from virtually any of the sites, and several have a nice view of the lake. Fishing, boating, swimming or just picnicking on one of the many beaches surrounding the lake is a great way to spend your time. Some sites have full hook ups, but most have just electricity and cable TV, with water faucets nearby to fill your RV or use as needed if dry camping. There is a dump station on site and also a “honey wagon” that will come to your site and pump out your waste water, if you desire. Restrooms are clean and plentiful and each has a shower (25 cents for 2 minutes). The laundromat has come in handy several times, too. Camp Edison has great activities during the summer season including guided educational nature walks, both day and evening, as well as kids’ movies in the amphitheater. There is also a museum on site that offers activities and fun events like an ice cream social.

  • Whiffaroni M.
    Jun. 26, 2021

    High Sierra RV Park

    It would be our last resort if nothing else was available

    I’ll start with the positive. If you need anything stores are close and entrance to Yosemite is 15 min up the road. Now for the negative. We have 29 foot travel trailer and we reserved a premium pull through spot. Although we could pull through the spaces were very tight and we just happen to get lucky that nobody was across from us as there is only in one way in and one way out. We were able to use other empty spot across from us to turn around. Had it been full we would have had a heck of a time getting out. One family came in last night and their spot was at the very end and they had to back all the way out of the park so they could back their trailer all the way back in. It is ridiculous. Our spot was also very hard to try and level our trailer. We never did quite get it leveled the way we would’ve liked. The bathrooms aren’t very clean and the “beach” is over grown and i wouldn’t really even let my dog in the stagnant water. Bottom line this place is not good for your larger travel trailers our size or bigger. Especially if you are in a spot like we had which was spot 34 or a spot towards the end. Maybe better spot near the entrance. Class c generally would have no problem.

  • Heather D.
    Jul. 1, 2020

    Yosemite Ridge

    Nice main loop, but...

    Summary as of late June 2020:

    -Super nice, helpful manager -Great location for Yosemite/Hetch Hetchy -Large, clean restrooms -Inconsistent electricity -Bear Lot is right next to Hwy 120 -Coyote Lot is literally a new gravel parking lot, 4x4 required -No wi-fi in Bear Lot or Coyote Lot

    First of all, I have to say that the manager (owner? I never caught his name) was very kind and tried his best to accommodate everyone there. The location is great for trips to Yosemite, and if you’re lucky enough to reserve a spot in the ‘main loop’ (I don’t see this ability online), you’ll probably love it. The bathrooms are large and clean and there is laundry, a small playground, a small pool (closed during our stay), and a privately run store on-site.

    We brought our 28’ toy hauler here at the end of June 2020. We had reserved a spot in Coyote Lot, which we were told over the phone would be no problem. Upon arrival, the manager had his doubts but told us to “put the truck in 4x4 and give it a go!” Coyote Lot looks like a newly, semi-leveled gravel parking lot with full hook-ups… no trees or shade. There were some longer spots, but there was no way our trailer would fit in the one we reserved. The lot also exits through a run-down residential grouping of trailers, some occupied and some abandoned.

    The manager put us in Bear Lot, no question, after it was determined Coyote Lot would not work. This lot is a little more established than Coyote, but still a gravel parking lot with electricity (inconsistently for many) and water hook-ups. The lot is pretty level and separated from Hwy 120 by a wooden fence. There are some picnic tables and fire pits, but not enough for each spot. We didn’t end up having to use our generator like others did. There were tent campers and rv/trailers in this lot.

    Side note: the Rainbow Pools swimming hole that is recommended on the website was WAY overcrowded and I do not suggest going unless maybe you go in the early morning. There were tons of people, tons of litter, and no respect for nature… very sad to see.

    Photo are of Bear Lot


Guide to Wishon

RV camping near Wishon, California is situated in the Sierra National Forest at elevations above 6,800 feet. The area experiences cooler temperatures year-round with summer highs typically in the 70s-80s, while winter brings significant snowfall that closes most campgrounds between October and April. Most campgrounds in this high-elevation region have limited or no cell service, with connectivity becoming more reliable as you descend to lower elevations.

What to do

Fishing at Bass Lake: Located approximately 20 miles from Wishon, Bass Lake offers good fishing opportunities in a scenic setting. "We spent the weekend in site 126 it was a level site with limited shade and full hookups. Bingo night was awesome and the staff was very friendly," notes a visitor at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.

Swimming in mountain lakes: The entire region features numerous swimming opportunities during summer months when water temperatures become tolerable. A camper at Yosemite Lakes RV Resort mentioned, "Beautiful campground with even more amazing staff. It is First come first serve (after a reservation) so get there early. We lucked out with a pretty big and shaded riverfront spot (site 73) and could not have been happier."

Hiking accessible trails: Numerous trailheads provide access to wilderness areas around Wishon. "This place was great. You're 25 miles from the entrance of Yosemite. The resort has a great pool and playground for the kids. We stayed here 3 nights not could've stayed here a week easy," reports a visitor at Yosemite RV Resort.

What campers like

Convenient access to Yosemite: Many campers use Wishon-area campgrounds as base camps for day trips. "Only a 15 min hike to the lake and a 30 min drive into Yosemite. We spent the weekend in site 126 it was a level site with limited shade and full hookups," shared a camper at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.

Well-maintained facilities: Many RV parks in the region receive positive reviews for cleanliness. A visitor at High Sierra RV Park noted, "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."

Family-friendly amenities: Recreation options for children are a common highlight. "This place was awesome. Bingo night was awesome and the staff was very friendly. Would highly recommend," mentioned one reviewer at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.

What you should know

Limited big rig access: Many campgrounds have size restrictions. At McCabe Flat Campground, a visitor cautions, "There is a narrow bridge before the campgrounds that limits vehicle size. It is not advisable for trailers over 18 feet in length."

Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds close during winter. A camper at High Sierra RV Park notes, "The park is in great location. The bathrooms are clean which is a great plus. There is a nice river (Fresno River)."

Bear activity considerations: Bear-resistant food storage is essential throughout the region. "There are bear containers at each site and a picnic table. ANTS WILL GET IN THERE. We had ants all over our dishes in the morning, but not our stuff in tubs, so make sure your things are ant proof," advises a camper at McCabe Flat Campground.

Tips for camping with families

Pack for variable weather: Mountain temperatures can fluctuate significantly between day and night, even in summer. At Mammoth Mountain RV Park, a visitor shared, "It was also pretty chilly for what we thought was still the fall season, only 30 degrees when we arrived and 22 when we woke up in our tent the next morning."

Choose campgrounds with play areas: Several RV parks offer dedicated children's facilities. "The park has a breakfast cafe that is open on weekends. This was previously a member's only resort so lots of regulars here. Very family oriented place," notes a camper at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.

Consider tent camping areas: Many families prefer tent sites for more space and natural surroundings. "I really enjoyed tent camping here. I'm not a fan of the trailer camping because it's all cement and everyone is close together, but it's doable if need be. When tent camping, you're under beautiful trees which I love!" reports a visitor at Mammoth Mountain RV Park.

Tips from RVers

Prepare for tight sites: Many RV parks have limited spacing between sites. A camper at Riverbend RV Park mentioned, "Sites are kind of narrow but are deep. Felt bad that our hooks up were in front of our neighbors door but this could be avoided based on how far back you pull in."

Travel with full tanks: Water availability can be limited at some campgrounds. "We booked a pull through deluxe full hookup site. Site is small little to no space for vehicle at the site we are at some sites have a lot more room than ours," notes a visitor at Yosemite RV Resort.

Consider electrical needs carefully: Power requirements vary by location. "All sites are gravel and have full hook ups. Pads are gravel and almost level. FHU's with good water pressure," observed a visitor at Bass Lake at Yosemite RV Resort.

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