Bass Lake, Phillip Burton Wilderness

#4 among attractions in Phillip Burton Wilderness

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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Bass Lake is a small lake in the southern portion of the Point Reyes National Seashore, northwest of Bolinas. The lake sits at an elevation of 374 feet and flows out south to the ocean via a 1-mile creek. Bass Lake is the largest of the five Coast Trail Lakes, which also include Pelican Lake, Crystal Lake, Ocean Lake and Wildcat Lake. ()

Average depth: 57 ftElevation: 184 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°57'1"N, 122°46'30"W

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Bass Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marin-Bolinas Botanical Gardens, Alamere Falls, Pelican Lake, Bolinas Lagoon.

5.6 miSE
Botanical garden
Marin-Bolinas Botanical Gardens, Bolinas
144 min walk • The Marin-Bolinas Botanical Gardens are botanical gardens specializing in succulents, located in Bolinas, California, United States.
0.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Alamere Falls, Phillip Burton Wilderness
13 min walk • Alamere Falls is a waterfall in Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California. Alamere Falls is a rare "tidefall", a waterfall that flows directly into the ocean. It is one of only two known tidefalls in California, the other being McWay Falls. Alamere Falls tumble over fragile shale cliffs at Alamere Creek Beach.
~40 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Pelican Lake, Phillip Burton Wilderness
1 min walk • Pelican Lake is a small lake in the southern portion of the Point Reyes National Seashore, northwest of Bolinas. The lake sits at an elevation of 203 feet and has an outflow via the short Pelican Lake Creek southwest through a notch in the coastal cliffs onto Double Point's Bolsa Beach.
5.6 miSE
Park
Bolinas Lagoon, Bolinas
142 min walk • Bolinas Lagoon is a tidal estuary, approximately 1,100 acres in area, located in the West Marin region of Marin County, California, United States, adjacent to the town of Bolinas. It is a part of the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.
2.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Marine reserve
Duxbury Reef State Marine Conservation Area, Point Reyes National Seashore
70 min walk • Duxbury Reef State Marine Conservation Area is a marine protected area located about 1 mile west of Bolinas in Marin County on California’s north central coast. This marine protected area covers 0.66 square miles.
3.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Olema Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore
84 min walk • Olema Valley is a gorge formed by the San Andreas Fault in rural west Marin County, Northern California. The valley runs from the southern end of Tomales Bay through Point Reyes Station, the town of Olema, and Dogtown, to the Bolinas Lagoon, which lies between Bolinas and Stinson Beach.
5.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Bolinas-Stinson Union School District, Bolinas
131 min walk • Bolinas-Stinson Union School District is a public school district in Marin County, California, with offices in Bolinas, California, USA. As of the 2017–18 school year, the District had 91 students at its Bolinas campus.
5.8 miNE
National park
Samuel P. Taylor State Park
149 min walk • One of the park's main attractions is the Cross Marin Trail, a 5-mile multi-use trail that meanders through lush forests and across wooden bridges. This trail is perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, providing visitors with an opportunity...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bass Lake?

Nearby attractions include Pelican Lake, Phillip Burton Wilderness (1 min walk), Alamere Falls, Phillip Burton Wilderness (13 min walk).