The Forks Resort on Bass Lake

The Forks Resort

39150 Road 222
Bass Lake, California 93604
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Local Phone: (559) 642-3737

The Forks Resort on Bass Lake, family owned and operated for three generations, has built a reputation as a traditional family vacation spot. The Forks Restaurant serves breakfast lunch, and dinner featuring homemade soups, chili and dressings, served in the original "50's Diner" setting.

Cabins accommodate two to eight people; most have lake views. One-, two- and three-bedroom units with kitchens and baths are available. Many hiking trails and two golf courses are nearby. Basic groceries and supplies are available at the general store. The marina offers boat rentals as well as services for private vessels.

Dog-friendly policies:

  • Size: All sizes
  • Breed restrictions: None
  • Maximum number allowed: 2
  • Cost per dog: $50 Per Stay
  • Percentage of rooms that are dog-friendly: Less than 50%

Dog-friendly property amenities:

  • Dog Waste Bags

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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
Lifeguard on duty, Lake Natoma. Photo Credit: @lifesensibly
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Madera County (South/Wawona) Entrance
Kona makes the catch, Bass Lake. Photo Credit: Kimberly Lawson
Kona makes the catch, Bass Lake. Photo Credit: Kimberly Lawson
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. more »
Knock on Madera
man and dog in jeep
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 »
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Bass Lake dog in boat
Bass Lake. Photo: Susan Marie
Why hurry to Yosemite National Park when the journey can be as rewarding as the destination? The extremely dog-friendly Yosemite Region encompasses four gateway counties, each with its own unique set of attractions. DogTrekker is celebrating Yosemite’s 150th anniversary with a look at places and diversions for DogTrekkers to check out along the major highway corridors leading to the iconic park.

Trek with us along Highway 41 through the South (Wawona) Entrance in Madera County.   more »
On the Road to Yosemite
Arch Rock entrance. Photo Judy Sutton.
Arch Rock entrance. Photo Judy Sutton.
Why hurry to Yosemite National Park when the journey can be as rewarding as the destination? The Yosemite Region encompasses four gateway counties, each with its own unique set of attractions. This week we celebrate Yosemite’s 150th anniversary with a look at places and diversions for DogTrekkers to check out along the major highway corridors leading to the iconic park.  more »
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