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Lupine Campground

Sierra National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Lupine Campground is a campground in Sierra National Forest, California with 46 campsites. Lupine Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Lupine Campground is located at 37.3095ยฐ N, 119.5472ยฐ W.
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Lupine Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
  • Maximum stay: 14 days
  • Reservations close: 1 day(s) prior to arrival

Published by Recreation.gov for Lupine Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Lupine Campground

  • Standard 34
  • Tent 12

What an RV fits

  • 20 ft10 sites
  • 30 ft19 sites
  • 35 ft1 site
  • 40 ft2 sites

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, stargazing.

All sites at Lupine Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RV
06363-75Standard630 ft
06463-75Standard640 ft
06563-75Standard630 ft
06663-75Standard630 ft
06763-75Standard630 ft
06863-75Standard620 ft
06963-75Standard630 ft
07063-75Standard630 ft
07163-75Standard630 ft
07263-75Standard630 ft
07363-75Standard630 ft
07463-75Standard630 ft
07563-75Standard630 ft
07776-93Standard6-
07876-93Standard630 ft
07976-93Standard630 ft
08076-93Standard635 ft
08176-93Standard630 ft
08276-93Standard640 ft
08376-93Standard630 ft
08476-93Standard630 ft
08576-93Standard630 ft
08676-93Standard630 ft
SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RV
08776-93Standard630 ft
08876-93Tent6-
08976-93Tent6-
09076-93Tent6-
09176-93Tent6-
09276-93Tent6-
09376-93Tent6-
09494-113Tent6-
09594-113Tent6-
09694-113Tent6-
09794-113Tent6-
09894-113Tent6-
09994-113Tent6-
10094-113Standard6-
10194-113Standard620 ft
10294-113Standard620 ft
10394-113Standard620 ft
10494-113Standard620 ft
10594-113Standard620 ft
10694-113Standard620 ft
10794-113Standard620 ft
10894-113Standard620 ft
10994-113Standard620 ft

About Lupine Campground

Overview

Lupine Campground is located next to Bass Lake. Cedar Bluff Campground is adjacent to Lupine.

Lupine is quieter and set further back from the lake than Cedar Bluff, and each site offers more privacy.

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.

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 picnic table, grill, campfire ring and paved parking spur. Lupine Campground provides accessible flush toilets and drinking water. Most parking spurs are large enough to accommodate boat trailers.

Natural Features

Huge Ponderosa pines create a majestic setting for this camp, which is situated within the Sierra National Forest on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada. The forest 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.

Lupine Campground 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.

Nearby Attractions

Lupine is located 24 miles from the entrance of Yosemite National Park's South Entrance.

Charges & Cancellations

Rules & Reservation Policies

As you make travel plans that include reservations on Recreation.gov, there are standard policies that apply to most locations of which you should be aware. Do keep in mind, however, that there are many exceptions, so it is best to review reservation information listed on individual facility pages for those policies and procedures that pertain to your specific locations.

Any location or activity requiring a permit or lottery will have unique requirements and policies. Please check individual facility pages for pertinent information for those sites.

Booking Window

For most locations, you can reserve six months in advance of your stay for individual sites and 12 months in advance for group sites. There are some exceptions, so it is best to check with each facility.

Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees

Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.

Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Tours & Tickets: You may request changes to tour dates at no cost before the arrival date. If you cancel before your tour date, you may be eligible for a refund. Cancellation fees apply. Please check the tour facility description details page for cancellation policies.

Permits: Varies by location. Please check the permit details for the permit location.

Late Cancellations

Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.

Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.

Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.

Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.

Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.

No-Shows

Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.

If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.

Tours: A tour or ticket no-show is one who does not cancel a ticket before arrival and does not arrive for the tour. Tour no-shows are not entitled to a refund.

Refunds

Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.

Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.

Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.

Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.

Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.

Recreation.gov Billing Information

Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."

Changes to Policies and Procedures

Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July

Rules and notices at Lupine Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Lupine Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Please register at the Bass Lake Camp Store.

No more than 2 pets per site and leashed at all times.

This campground has a security guard on patrol and an on-site host

Please Note : One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground.

Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierra National Forest Headquarters, (559) 297-0706.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

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Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals.

Lupine Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lupine Campground?

Lupine Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 46 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lupine Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lupine Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lupine Campground have?

Lupine Campground has 46 campsites.

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