Experience the majestic mountains of Yosemite National Park at Bass Lake Resort. Conveniently located in Bass Lake, California, less than an hour’s scenic drive from Fresno and only 14 miles from the southern entrance to Yosemite, this resort provides the perfect home base for your Sierra mountain vacation.  Bass Lake Resort’s comfortable two bedroom townhome units feature a full kitchen, washer and dryer, balcony/terrace, gas BBQ’s and even a cozy gas fireplace to warm you on cool mountain evenings.  Resort amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, children’s pool and playground, basketball, arcade games and a recreation area.

No matter when you plan to visit, there’s always something to see or do in the area.  In milder weather, take a short walk to spectacular Bass Lake and go fishing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing or paddle boarding.  Sign up for a scenic 3-day tour of the unrivaled beauty of Kings Canyon, Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks.  Take a hike through Yosemite to find giant Sequoias and search for a multitude of amazing granite cliff and snow-capped mountain views.  Come see why this picturesque landscape inspired the famed photographs by Ansel Adams.

Schedule a moonlight train ride on a Sierra National Forest steam train and enjoy a home-style BBQ dinner.  Visit a mining museum or attend one of the annual local festivals, like the Chocolate and Wine Festival held every February and October, or the Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show in May. Spend a day exploring the Oakhurst area, where you’ll be delighted to discover art galleries, cute boutiques, antique shops, restaurants featuring farm-fresh cuisine, and several historic sites. Participate in Barn dancing, horseback riding, golfing, rock climbing or go to the local casino.   In winter enjoy skiing, ice skating, sledding, and snowboarding.  The Badger Pass Ski Resort is located just a short drive from Bass Lake.  Set your sights on the mountains of California to experience a most memorable vacation for guests of all tastes and ages!

 

Contributed by:  C. Golden