Boating and Rafting

Tours

Bass Lake Boat Rental & Water Sports. This outfit on Bass Lake Reservoir, 3 miles north and 6 miles east of Oakhurst, rents ski boats, patio boats, fishing boats, canoes, tubes, and other things that float. The folks here also conduct guided fishing and scenic tours. In summer the noisy reservoir is packed shortly after it opens at 8 am (off-season hours are from 9 to 5). There's also a shop with snacks and gifts. 54406 Marina Dr., Bass Lake, California, 93604. 559/642–3200; basslakeboatrentals.com.

Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions. This outfitter conducts half-day to three-day white-water trips on the Tuolumne, Merced, and American rivers for paddlers of all experience levels. California. 800/431–3636; 209/532–6249; www.zrafting.com. From $112.