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Bass
Lake Boat Rentals and Water Sports
  Click here to visit Bass Lake Boat Rentals
 Enjoy a day, a weekend or a week on the emerald
waters of Bass Lake. There's nothing like a great day
in the mountain outdoors.The
Marina is located directly behind Ducey's on the
Lake!
Cruise
Bass Lake in a party barge, ski behind a competition ski
boat, or experience the fun of a Waverunner!
- Brand new equipment -- the best on the lake! Clean,
comfortable Party Barges (with BBQ)
- New Waverunners (Jetskis) for 1, 2 or 3 people
- Fully equipped competition ski boats
- Quality fishing boats
For more information, call 1 (800) 585-WAVE
(9283)
 Fishing
Fishing licenses, tackle and bait are available at the
Pines Market. You can have the best fishing time ever
at wonderful Bass Lake!
Needless
to say, fishing is a major pastime at Bass Lake -- as
the photo shows (courtesy of Ron and Leslie Cox of The
Forks Resort).
AREA ACTIVITIES
While you can find all the
things you want to do right on the grounds of The Pines
Resort, we encourage you to explore the area around
us, for there are many attractions and activities to
enjoy!
Bass
Lake Scenic Hikes
- Willow Creek Trail passes along Angel Falls (caution
should be used on hazardous sections of the trail).
During Spring, you'll be rewarded with cascades of
water flowing into deep pools.
- The Way of the Mono Trail is a half mile self guided
walking trail detailing the lives of the Western Mono
Indians. See authentic grinding holes and splendid
views of Bass Lake.
- Goat Mountain Trail has two trailheads along Bass
Lake. A strenuous hike, climbing four miles to the
summit of the mountain where a fire lookout tower
provides grand views of the Sierra Nevada mountains
and Bass Lake.
Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway
This Scenic Byway meanders 100 miles though the Sierra Nevada range, from the town of North Fork to State Highway 41 north of Oakhurst. See for yourself the alpine vistas at Mile High and Portuguese Overlooks, the dense red fir forests and alpine meadows at Jackass Meadow, geologic wonders at Arch Rock and Globe Rock, and discover the majesty and solitude at Nelder Grove of Giant Sequoias. You will find a mountain paradise of dense forest, alpine lakes, wildflower laden meadows and trout filled streams along the Byway, perfect for getting away from it all! For more information contact the Sierra National Forest Bass Lake Ranger District at 559-877-2218 ext 0 or visit www.fs.fed.us/r5/sierra. Maps are also available at The Pines Resort Front Desk.
Fireworks over Bass Lake on the 4th of July
The spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks display draws
thousands to the lake each year for a whole day of activities
presented by the Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce and The
Pines Resort.
Click
here for more information about the Bass Lake Chamber
of Commerce
 Yosemite
Open year-round, Yosemite National Park is justly famed for its incomparable beauty -- its majestic forests, glorious waterfalls, colossal rock formations and enchanting high-country meadows. The park’s south entrance gate is located just 17 miles north on Highway 41 from The Pines Resort. (Please note: an entrance fee is charged by the National Park Service at the park gate).
 Ride
the Rails
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad is a restoration
of the old narrow gauge Madera Sugar Pine Lumber Company
Railroad. A section of the original railbed has been
reconstructed using the same techniques used at the
turn of the century. Two vintage Shay steam locomotives
have been brought in from the Westside Lumber company
and restored to provide authentic motive power for the
trains.
Click here
to visit Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad.
 Mountain
Biking
Mountain Biking on trails ranging from easy to challenging
is yours on a vast network of trails, fire roads and
old railroad grades in the area. Mountain bikers can
ride for hours and never see a soul!
 Rock
Climbing
Rock Climbing is a major sport in the Bass Lake area.
The Sierra Nevada Mountains surrounding the Pines Resort
are a world class climbing destination!
Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides
The Pines Resort proudly recommends Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides for the best in local hiking, rock climbing and fly-fishing. Since 1991 SYMG has shown thousands of people the beauty of the mountains and wild places in Yosemite National Park and the local High Sierra.
Come for a full or half day of Rock Climbing, Fly Fishing or Hiking with the area's oldest and most experienced outfitter guide. For more information or reservations, please call 1 800-231-4575.
Click
here
to visit the Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides.
 Sierra
Fly Fishing
Sierra Fly Fisher Tours of California's Yosemite
National Park and the majestic High Sierra offers up
some great fly fishing opportunities. Sierra Fly Fisher
Tours offers the finest guided trips, classes and camps
in California's Sierra Nevada, including fishing in
Yosemite's Upper Tuolumne and Merced rivers, and the
San Joaquin and Kings River. Fly fisherman will enjoy
quality fishing conditions on uncrowded waters.
For information, call (559) 683-7664
or click here.
 Horseback Riding
Yosemite Trails Pack Station has been serving visitors from around
the world for over 35 years. No matter what your riding
experience, there's a horse for you. Enjoy a one or
two hour trail ride through the forest, past lush meadows
and along meandering streams or longer rides exploring
the Giant Sequoias in Yosemite's Mariposa Grove. Enjoy
their "Chuck-Wagon Jamboree" too. For information, call (559) 683-7611
or click here.
 T-Tours
Step back in time for an unforgettable and romantic
vacation experience. Take a Model “T” Ford
for a drive into the Sierra National Forest, around
Bass Lake, or into Yosemite National Park for the day?
You will be given instructions on how to drive your
Model “T” Ford and then it’s yours
for the entire tour. Call 1-866-4T-Tours or click hereto visit T-Tours.
 Rafting
The best of California whitewater rafting is what you
will find at Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions. They are
one of California's original and most experienced whitewater
rafting outfitters, offering exceptional California
whitewater trips on the Kings, Tuolumne, Merced, and
American rivers, all near Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and
Kings Canyon/Sequoia National Parks. Click here to visit Zephyr Whitewater.
Wineries
Madera Wine Trail
Experience the Fine Wines from the Winemaking Families of Madera. Madera County is one of California’s oldest wine growing regions. Madera County has long been known for producing internationally acclaimed dessert wines. More recently, several small family growers and wineries have been adding world class dry table wines to the selection. Wine lovers are invited to participate in three Wine Trail Weekends a year. Call Madera Vintners Association at 1-800-733-8068 or visit www.maderavintners.com for more information.
Butterfly Creek Winerystrong> in Mariposa - 209-966-2097 - www.yosemitewine.com
Museums & Historical Sites
The Sierra is home to many historical sights and museums. The Consortium of Southern Yosemite Museums has information on several locations at www.southyosemitemuseums.org<. Some local favorites are:
Fresno Flats Historical Park in Oakhurst - (559) 683-6570.
Children’s Museum of the Sierra in Oakhurst - (559) 658-5656 – www.childrensmuseumofthesierra.org.
King Vintage Museum in Oakhurst - (559) 658-6999 – www.kingvintagemuseum.org.
Sierra Mono Museum in North Fork - (559) 877-2115
Coarsegold Historic Village in Coarsegold - (559) 683-3900 – www.coarsegoldhistoricvillage.com.
Thornberry Museum & Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad in Fish Camp - (559) 683-7273 – www.ymsprr.com.
California Mining & Mineral Museum in Mariposa - (209) 742-7625.
 Live
Theatre
Melodrama is a long time fixture at Oakhurst's Golden
Chain Theatre. Quality melodramas throughout the summer
season have audiences booing and hissing their way through
hilarious old time theatre.
Click
here
to visit the Golden Chain Theatre.
 Golf
Great facilities for playing golf are just a short
drive from Bass Lake.
Sightseeing Tours
Yosemite and Beyond Tours and Shuttle Service
Year-round daily and private tours into Yosemite National Park. Shuttle service available to and from Yosemite-Fresno Airport, Amtrak stations and more. Call 559-641-6789 or visit www.yosemiteandbeyond.com.
Yosemite Sightseeing Tours
Offers a variety of tour packages as well as custom tours and adventures since 1990. Call 559-658-8687 or visit www.yosemitetours.com.
Crossroad Tours
Yosemite Trips, Airport Shuttle, Limousines and more. Call 559-683-7113 or visit www.xroadstours.com.
Winter at Bass Lake
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to see larger photos
   
March
2006 by Dwight Samuels – Snow at the Lake
- Bass Lake's elevation is 3,400 feet, just at the snowline,
which means it snows about a dozen times a year. During
those times it is rare that the roads are closed and
that chains are required, BUT when traveling in the
area you should always carry chains or have a 4WD vehicle.
- For your safety when it snows at the lake, the
next day is usually icy around the Resort, so please
bring appropriate footwear.
- All of our Suites have fireplaces. The Resort
supplies Duraflame logs (2 per day) in the Suite for
your enjoyment during your stay. Absolutely no other
logs can be burned in the Suite fireplaces, and only
one log can be burned at a time.
- All 1-bed Chalets have fireplaces and some 2-bed
Chalets have fireplaces. Firewood is not provided for
the Chalets but can be purchased at the Pines Market.
You can burn firewood or Duraflame logs in the Chalet
fireplaces.
- Caltrans Road Information is (800) 427-7623
(the Resort is located off of Highway 41).
- Yosemite Road & Weather Conditions can be
obtained by calling (209) 372-0200.
- For information on Yosemite National Park and
Badger Pass Ski Resort please call the information line
at 209-372-1000 or click here: www.YosemitePark.com
- A Snow Play area is located about 12 miles from
Bass Lake (up Highway 41) near Yosemite Park entrance.
- The swimming pool is not heated from November
through mid April – depending on weather.
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One hour scenic guided tours of the lake depart every Saturday at 11:00 am (from Memorial Day to Labor Day) at the Pines Marina. Prices are for $18 per adult and $12 children (12 years and under). Also available for private group charters. For reservations, please call Bass Lake Water Sports at 559-642-3200.
