Bass Lake California Map

About Bass Lake, California

Bass Lake is a locality in Madera County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 499. The population density is 68.9 people per km². Bass Lake is located at 37.3247°N, 119.5663°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93604.

Bass Lake rests in a high mountain basin, a sapphire jewel cupped by granite peaks and cloaked in the deep green of ponderosa pine and cedar. It lies 35.3 miles north-north-east of Clovis, CA (from Clovis, CA: bearing 12°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east of Oakhurst. The air here, even in the height of summer, carries a crispness, a whisper of the Sierras that rise in formidable, sun-bleached walls to the east. The lake itself, a generous expanse of cool, clear water, reflects the shifting moods of the sky, its surface often broken by the silent glide of a canoe or the energetic spray of a passing boat. Along its sinuous shoreline, weathered cabins and modest homes cling to the slopes, their wooden decks offering broad views of the water and the forested hills that hem it in. The very earth feels ancient, a blend of fine, sandy soil and the hard, unyielding presence of rock, a testament to the geological forces that shaped this place. This high-country haven, Bass Lake, has long drawn those seeking respite and adventure, its history intertwined with the logging camps that once dotted these mountains and the early tourism that followed. The Civilian Conservation Corps left its mark, building trails and facilities that still serve visitors today, a quiet legacy of purposeful labor. While timber once fueled the local economy, the enduring currency of Bass Lake is now recreation, a steady stream of visitors drawn to its fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities. The scent of pine needles and woodsmoke hangs perpetually in the air, a subtle perfume that speaks of long summer days and cozy winter evenings. The pace here is dictated by the sun and the seasons, a gentle rhythm that encourages a deep breath and a mindful appreciation of the natural world.

About This Bass Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bass Lake, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.324666, -119.566254. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bass Lake and Madera County.

Detailed location data for Bass Lake includes the ZIP code (93604), telephone area code (760), county seat of Madera County (Madera), and school district assignment (Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bass Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.