Bass Lake

Bass Lake is best known in California for the reservoir of the same name, held by Crane Valley Dam on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. In Madera County, the lake is surrounded by Sierra National Forest, where pine-covered slopes meet a shoreline of coves, marinas and holiday homes. Its waters support boating, fishing and swimming during the warmer months, while forest roads continue into the surrounding mountains. The dam and reservoir reflect the area’s early hydroelectric development, giving this recreation-focused community an industrial origin as well as an outdoor identity. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Bass Lake and the Sierra Nevada.

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