Bass Lake

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Bass Lake, California 93604
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Bass Lake, situated eight miles from Oakhurst in the Sierra Nevada foothills at 3,400 feet elevation, was created in the early 20th century as part of the first hydroelectric project California. Recreational tourism has been its main industry ever since.

Three main resort/marinas, The Pines, The Forks and Miller's Landing, cater to visitors interested in hiking, fishing, water skiing, patio boating, kayaking or visiting wineries, museums, art galleries, theaters and other attractions in the region. Smaller properties and campgrounds also are in the area.

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Journey to Wawona (Madera County, South Entrance)

Hiking Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite <br/> Photo Credit: @ginnyfication

Hiking Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Photo Credit: @ginnyfication

If you’re coming from Southern California, the Highway 41 corridor from Fresno up to Yosemite’s (South) Entrance, past Fish Camp, is probably the way you’ll go. The road begins its serious climb in Oakhurst, where Queen’s Inn by the River boasts an adjacent winery and beer garden serving up almost 100 wines and craft beers on Wednesday through Sunday afternoons. Also in Oakhurst are Vulture’s View Inn, a B&B popular with DogTrekkers, and the dreamy (and dog-friendly) Chateau Du Sureau , a five-star, castle-like estate hotel. more »

Madera County: South Entrance (Hwy 41)

Bruce aboard the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. <br/>Photo Credit: @hi_mynameisbruce

Bruce aboard the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad.
Photo Credit: @hi_mynameisbruce

The town Oakhurst in Madera County is the main gateway to Yosemite’s south (Wawona) entrance on the Highway 41 corridor winding through the Sierra Nevada foothills from Fresno. A great stop in Oakhurst is Queen’s Inn by the River, a dog-friendly establishment boasting an adjacent winery, the Idle Hour, and a beer garden where, Wednesdays through Sundays, almost 100 wines and craft beers are available for tasting. Also in Oakhurst are Vulture’s View Inn, a B&B popular with DogTrekkers; and the dreamy (and dog-friendly) Chateau Du Sureau, a castle-like destination inn boasting five stars from Forbes and five diamonds from the American Automobile Association. Just over the county line and only two miles from the park’s southern entrance is Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, a luxury, dog-welcoming establishment in Fish Camp. more »

Gotta Lake It

Lifeguard on duty, Lake Natoma. Photo Credit: @lifesensibly

Summertime and the livin’ is easy…as long as you’re on a lake. Heading up to Gold Country, you’ll find lots of places to dip your paws no matter which road you take. Here are some of our favorite splash spots in the Sierra foothills. more »

Madera County (South/Wawona) Entrance

Kona makes the catch, Bass Lake. Photo Credit: Kimberly Lawson

Knock on Madera

Madera County notches into Yosemite National Park via Highway 41, segments of which are included on an 87-mile scenic loop known as the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. more »

The Gold Country's Golden Chain Highway

Pocky hiking Sonora Pass

Sure, you’ve visited parts of Gold Country. But have you ever driven the entire 330 miles of Highway 49, the historic “Golden Chain Highway?” Considering all the dog-friendly places to see, things to do and history to absorb along the way, we at DogTrekker consider it a Five-Bone route for a road trip. more »

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