Yosemite Bass Lake Oakhurst, Ca Guidebook
Sightseeing
It takes about 35-50 minutes to get to the floor of the valley from any entrance. My favorite entrance is the South entrance which is about 20 minutes from the house. Tunnel view is astounding and only on this route in. Stop for photos with Bridal Vail Falls in background and the astounding valley view. Looks prehistoric.
995 locals recommend
Yosemite National Park
It takes about 35-50 minutes to get to the floor of the valley from any entrance. My favorite entrance is the South entrance which is about 20 minutes from the house. Tunnel view is astounding and only on this route in. Stop for photos with Bridal Vail Falls in background and the astounding valley view. Looks prehistoric.
https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/bass-lake is good link to find out all about the lake. There is fishing, boating, watersports, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, Boat rentals, beaches with swimming platforms. Dog friendly.
294 locals recommend
Bass Lake
https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/bass-lake is good link to find out all about the lake. There is fishing, boating, watersports, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, Boat rentals, beaches with swimming platforms. Dog friendly.
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41So charming and fun!
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lewis-creek-national-scenic-trail-to-corlieu-falls-and-red-rock-falls
Stunning and pretty easy trail. Close to house, on route to Yosemite.
14 locals recommend
Corlieu Falls
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/lewis-creek-national-scenic-trail-to-corlieu-falls-and-red-rock-falls
Stunning and pretty easy trail. Close to house, on route to Yosemite.
last town before the South entrance to Yosemite. Not much here, better amenities in Oakhurst, Ca but it does have a small store etc.
15 locals recommend
Fish Camp
last town before the South entrance to Yosemite. Not much here, better amenities in Oakhurst, Ca but it does have a small store etc.
Get a dock, get a boat, get a paddle board, get a jetski, get ahold of them EARLY!!
75 locals recommend
Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Watersports
54406 Rd 432Get a dock, get a boat, get a paddle board, get a jetski, get ahold of them EARLY!!
Golden Chain Theatre
42130 CA-41Awesome local entertainment. Check for current play times.
Perfect little movie theatre with two cinema rooms. Great movie selections. Very fun!
54 locals recommend
Met Cinema
40015 CA-49Perfect little movie theatre with two cinema rooms. Great movie selections. Very fun!
Neighborhoods
https://www.yosemite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/website-upload-of-map.pdf
92 locals recommend
Mariposa
https://www.yosemite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/website-upload-of-map.pdf
Food scene
Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen
41139 CA-41Great winery in town easy to get to great hostess
Best to take to go. The food is amazing! Our favorite is the chicken and the regular BBQ sauce. But you cant go wrong. And you can thank me later.
78 locals recommend
Smokehouse 41 BBQ
40713 CA-41Best to take to go. The food is amazing! Our favorite is the chicken and the regular BBQ sauce. But you cant go wrong. And you can thank me later.
Amazing!!! Such great food and beer. Great place to eat.
281 locals recommend
Southgate Brewing Company
40233 Enterprise DrAmazing!!! Such great food and beer. Great place to eat.
This is the way it used to be made in San Diego! So good!! They will deliver but plan on an hour! Italian Garlic Supreme on the thin crust. Superb! And they have REALLY cold 805 on tap inside.
28 locals recommend
Round Table Pizza
40034 CA-49This is the way it used to be made in San Diego! So good!! They will deliver but plan on an hour! Italian Garlic Supreme on the thin crust. Superb! And they have REALLY cold 805 on tap inside.
El Cid
41939 CA-41Great scenery and vibe! Excellent mexican food and big portions!
excellent salmon and steaks. Great Whiskey selection. Very good and nice atmosphere.
67 locals recommend
Oakhurst Grill
40530 CA-41excellent salmon and steaks. Great Whiskey selection. Very good and nice atmosphere.
On Bass Lake! Excellent food and AMAZING view (so go in the daylight) of the lake!
181 locals recommend
Ducey's On the Lake & Ducey's Bar & Grill
39255 Marina DrOn Bass Lake! Excellent food and AMAZING view (so go in the daylight) of the lake!
On Bass Lake! Outstanding burgers and great location and view. Feels like you are in a movie from the 80's enjoying the lake, the dock, its pretty epic.
35 locals recommend
Millers Landing
On Bass Lake! Outstanding burgers and great location and view. Feels like you are in a movie from the 80's enjoying the lake, the dock, its pretty epic.
Amazing chef! This is $$$ but so good and a wonderful experience. A little like Disney European!
93 locals recommend
Erna's Elderberry House
48688 Victoria LnAmazing chef! This is $$$ but so good and a wonderful experience. A little like Disney European!
China Delight Restaurant
40484 CA-41Very good chinese food.
Very good sandwiches. Great to get before going to the park or on a picnic, bass lake or a hike.
8 locals recommend
Deli Delicious
40208 CA-41Very good sandwiches. Great to get before going to the park or on a picnic, bass lake or a hike.
Starbucks
40208 CA-41has a drive through!
The Forks Resort
39150 Rd 222On Bass Lake! Great food and great boat rentals!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
https://www.visitcalifornia.com/attraction/bass-lake
Bass Lake Information
Don't miss
https://www.alltrails.com/us/california/oakhurst
Trails in the area
Don't miss
https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
Yosemite Park information
Don't miss
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32809-d421921
Great Movie Theatre in town
Getting around
https://www.yosemite.com/maps/
map of Yosemite Valley and Mariposa. Our house is located just near Yosemite Forks on the map!
Useful phrases
https://www.yosemite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Mariposa
Another great Map! Our house is right by Yosemite Forks and that is near the quaint but well supplied town of Oakhurst. This is best town for amenities, groceries, etc.
Customs and culture
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Book before you go
Download the Yosemite / Madera visitors guide
Here is the link to get your guide:
https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/visitor-guide