Yosemite Sierra Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 25) Bass Lake The community of Bass lake, located between Oakhurst and North Fork, is named after the lake on which it sits. In addition to resorts, fine restaurants and shopping, the community is growing from a group of small cabins to a tract of summer mansions and lakeside getaway homes. The town is a huge favorite on the Fourth of July when it’s known to attract as many as 10,000 people for its annual fireworks display. Rent a boat or embark on a hike, and celebrate when the day is done with a burger or ice cream treat at one of the (right) Ron Hendershott© lake’s popular restaurants. Bass lake Falls Beach, Bass Lake gained Hollywood notoriety after gracing the big screen as the primary location for the 1988 film, “The Great Outdoors,” starring Dan Aykroyd and the late John Candy. In 2006, USA Today named it one of the “top 10 places to lodge yourself in a movie.” Bass lake was also the location for some of the filming for the 1945 Oscar-winning “leave Her to Heaven.” For more information, visit basslakechamber.com. Fish Camp The population sign says 200, but local residents in Fish Camp say the permanent number is closer to 50. Moderate wintertime snows send some folks down the hill, while others thrive on the beauty and solitude. located roughly 12 miles north of Oakhurst on Southern Yosemite Highway 41 and a three-mile drive to the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park, this hamlet has several attractions, including the historic Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, fishing in Big Creek or camping at Summerdale campground. The community is surrounded by ponderosa pine, white fir and sequoia redwoods. Fish Camp had its beginnings as an Indian fishing and trading area for a few months of each year. visitors who wish to stay in Fish Camp will find several lodging opportunities for a variety of budgets, and folks can pick up supplies or picnic treats at the Fish Camp General Store. (below) Heidi Vetter© - Sunset at Bass Lake, from Central Camp Live (559)83-43-YosemitethisYear.com 25 http://basslakechamber.com http://www.yosemitethisyear.com
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