Top 10 Most Instagrammable Spots In Bass Lake

By Cynthia Shackleton

Instagram loves Central California. Search #yosemite, and you’ll find more than 3 million posts on Instagram alone. So it’s no surprise that you’ll want to have your smartphone ready when you stay in Bass Lake, just a few miles south of the south entrance to Yosemite National Park.

Here are the top 10 things to document on Instagram while staying in Bass Lake, California.

1. On the Docks

The docks along Bass Lake are a picture-perfect opportunity. Snap your selfie sitting on the docks of the lake and share it with your friends and followers. Please respect private docks and avoid trespassing.

2. In the Water

You can wade in waist-deep or shoot your shot on a wakeboard. Make sure to capture a shot of the rippling waves of Bass Lake for your Instagram account. The Yosemite area is made for pictures, and you’ll want a reminder of the moments you spent in these blue waters.

3. On a Boat

Instagram is the perfect place to post your on-the-water adventures, whether it be kayak, canoe, or party boat. Don’t have a boat? No worries – Bass Lake offers lots of boat rentals. Just don’t forget your phone and keen eye for photo composition.

4. On the Trail

Bass Lake is a paradise for trail runners, bikers and hikers looking to get away from it all. You’ll want to stop and take some selfies and some scenery pics. Document your long run or day hike with a pic of your amazing surroundings. Better yet, show off the natural landscape with California’s native plants and animals – even better if you can name the California cholla, poppies, and blue-eyed grass in the caption.

5. On Land

The sky and the water dominate much of the landscape at Bass Lake, of course, and it’s easy to have your feet planted on the ground with your head in the sky. At least in an Instagram pic.

6. Sierra National Forest

Lake Bass offers more than just beautiful beaches. A big Bass Lake flex is a post from one of the chalets or suites at The Pines Resort. You can capture the sunset or sweet shot of the surrounding Sierra National Forest for posterity … and the Gram.

7. On Willow Creek and Angel Falls

One of the most popular trails at Bass Lake follows Willow Creek to Angel Falls. It’s the kind of natural beauty you should capture for your page, so you can come back time and time again, even if it’s just on social media.

8. At Ducey’s on the Lake

Bass Lake and the Pines Resort are known for their signature restaurant, Ducey’s on the Lake. Warmth and charm, as well as the authentic mountain lodge ambiance make it a perfect backdrop for your Intagram perfect shot.

9. On the Shoreline

You may be miles from the Pacific Ocean, but you’ll find plenty of beaches at Bass Lake, including a public beach at The Pines Resort. Show off your lakeside vacay by posing on the shoreline. You don’t have to go far, but you won’t regret dipping your toes in and capturing the moment to show to your followers

10. At the Finish Line

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The finish line of any race is the perfect spot for an Instagram post, but Bass Lake is where the exciting Yosemite Half Marathon ends. It’s a picture guaranteed to get lots of likes from your friends – and a testament to your accomplishment.

There are plenty of other spots in Bass Lake to share with your friends, and things to do, like mountain biking, fishing, and water skiing. It’s an outdoor paradise and vacation you’ll want to share with anyone who can see your Instagram page.

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Cynthia Shackleton is a hiker, boater, and freelance writer whose goal is to visit every park in the country. She enjoys making summer and winter RV trips with her husband and two children.