Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232910
When Recreation Point reopens
Recreation Point's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
8
Openings · last 90 days
18
Only 18 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 7 monitored sites
Of the 1,281 tracked site-dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,246 open for online reservation · 34 reserved · 1 closed.
Where the open windows are
2.7% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 1,246 of 1,281 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online2.7%
Open site-dates1,246 / 1,281
Reserved (of online inventory)34 / 1,280
Weekday openings415
Weekend openings292
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 415 fall on weekdays and 292 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 707 open site-nights on mapped sites; 1,246 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 217 of 217 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 4 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 4 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 4 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 4 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 4 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 4 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 4 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 4 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 3 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 3 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 3 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 3 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 3 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 3 day-use units are available for all three dates. Christmas: 3 day-use units are available for both dates. New Year: 3 day-use units are available for both dates.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Acorn | 178 |
| Scout | 177 |
| Knoll | 176 |
| Lagoon | 176 |
The 4 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Oak Point Picnic | 181 |
| South Park Picnic | 180 |
| Cove | 178 |
The 3 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
707 open site-nights across 4 sites at Recreation Point, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
4 overnight sites and 3 day-use units are represented in the current inventory. Day-use units are excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; their reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 11 3-night, 6 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site Acorn.
All 4 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn | Not recorded | None | 178 | 159 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +166 more |
| Scout | Not recorded | None | 177 | 167 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +165 more |
| Knoll | Not recorded | None | 176 | 159 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +164 more |
| Lagoon | Not recorded | None | 176 | 167 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +164 more |
Day-use inventory
539 available reservation dates across 3 day-use units. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 3 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Point Picnic | 181 | 167 dates | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +169 more |
| South Park Picnic | 180 | 152 dates | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +168 more |
| Cove | 178 | 146 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +166 more |
About Recreation Point
Overview
Recreation Point is nestled in a partially shaded cove overlooking the northern end of Bass Lake. It offers tent-only, overnight sites and picnic area for groups. The maximum group sizes range from 30-50 people per campsite and 50-100 people per picnic site.
The camp consists of four sites on one loop: Knoll, Lagoon, Scout and Acorn. The group picnic areas, Cove, Oak Point and South Park, are on a separate loop.
Recreation
Bass Lake offers a beach and boat ramp. Popular activities include swimming, motorized boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, sailing and fishing for bass, trout, bluegill and catfish. Recreation Point has a designated swim area.
Nearby hiking trails include Willow Creek, Goat Mountain, Spring Cove and Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail. A variety of educational programs are offered on weekends during the summer.
Facilities
Each campsite has a water faucet, picnic tables and a large pedestal grill. The group picnic areas offer picnic tables and pedestal grills. The restrooms have flush toilets.
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.
Recreation Point is located in the Bass Lake Ranger District at an elevation of 3,400 feet. Bass Lake is a very popular area known for its variety of fish, as well as the bald and golden eagles that make their home here.
7 monitored sitesNo hookups3 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
From Fresno, California, take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst. Turn right on Forest Road 222 toward Bass Lake. Keep right for 3.5 miles to the campground registration office.
39900 Road 222, Bass Lake, CA 93604559-642-3212
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsSwimming SiteWater Sports
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232910 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232910 · Recreation Point · Bass Lake CA9 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Recreation Point?
Reservations for Recreation Point are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,246 of 1,281 tracked site-dates are open (97.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 18 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Recreation Point?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Recreation Point in the last 7 days, 8 over 30 days and 18 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Recreation Point?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site Acorn. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Recreation Point?
December 2026, with 217 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 217.
When is the next open date at Recreation Point?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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