Crane Valley
Crane Valley is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.33328, -119.58607
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Swimming Site, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 559-642-3212
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Crane Valley
Overview Crane Valley will be closed the entire 2019 - 2028 camping season due to a massive hazard tree removal Crane Valley Group Campground is located adjacent to Bass Lake and can accommodate up to 7 groups with tents and RVs. The facility is shaded by a dense forest of oak, cedar and pine trees, and although none of the sites offer direct views of the lake, the campground offers convenient access to the many recreational activities and attractions in the area. Recreation Activities on Bass Lake include motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, sailing and water skiing. California Land Management sponsors a variety of interpretive programs throughout the summer at several locations in the Bass Lake area. Facilities This group campground has 7 sites that can accommodate between 12 to 30 people each. Each site has grills, fire rings and tables. Portable toilets are provided, but campers must bring drinking water. 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. Nearby Attractions Yosemite National Park is under an hour away and makes an ideal day trip from Crane Valley Campground.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- National Park Service · 28 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 650 designated routes (522 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Valley | National forest group campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Recreation Point | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Forks | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Forks Campground (Sierra) | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Forks Campground | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Lupine | National forest campground | 2.7 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.