A short drive from the lodge is beautiful Bass lake
Bass Lake is at its best between Memorial Day & Labor Day, after which water levels drop due to power generation and irrigation use. The lake is 4 miles long, 1/2 mile wide, and fairly shallow, so the water temperature typically run in the mid 70’s in the summer months. So its perfect for swimming, boating & family fun.
It was named one of the Wests top 10 lakes in an issue of Sunset Magazine. Bass Lake is a 20 minute drive from the lodge.
Bass Lake was the stage for the 1940’s classic film, ” Leave her to Heaven” as well as the 1980’s comedy ” The Great Outdoors” staring John Candy & Dan Ackroyd, which can be found in our movie collections.
Millers Landing & Marina
Millers Landing is a locals favorite on the South Shore of BassLake. Nestled in the Pines of the Sierra National Forest, Miller’s has been family owned and operated since 1982.This Marina offers a variety of exciting water sports with the BEST BOAT RENTALS ON BASS LAKE. Rent a jet boat, wave runner or party barge. Rent fishing poles, canoes & paddle board. Millers landing has something for everyone. Amazing burgers & ice cream too
Way-of-the-Mon0-Trail
Visitors curious about the first people to inhabit the area will want to visit the Way-of-the-Mono Interpretive Trail. This self-guided loop trail is about one half mile long, offering a spectacular vista point to view the lake and mountains. Signs along the trail describe who the Mono people were and how they lived. The trailhead is located across from the Little Denver Church Day Use Area and has an ample parking area.
Willow Creek Trail & Angel Falls
One of the most challenging trails is the Willow Creek Trail (22E03) which can be reached either by the North Shore Road next to the Falls Day Use parking area or from the Willow Creek parking area off of Road 274. The trail is two and seven tenths miles long, ending at the McLeod Flat Road and offers moderate to steep climb. The main attractions of this trail are Angel Falls and Devils Slide, two breathtaking water falls, and a variety of quiet spots and scenic views along the way. Along with the spectacular waterfalls, Willow Creek presents dangers in its extremely slippery rocks and swirling pools. These can be deadly; many people have been injured and some have lost their lives. Please be careful and stay on the trail! About three tenths miles beyond the Devils Slide turnoff, the Chlkoot trail branches off to the east traveling further up Willow Creek.
Watch out for the poison Oak, its loves this trail too
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