Q. I've got 1 night booked at a drive-in tent site (everything else is booked) and we have 4 more nights to fill at Yosemite. I know there's endless places to see at this place. I don't really know how it works in this park (we're coming from BC, never been to Yosemite before) does anyone have any tips / pointers / certain places you think are great for interior camping? Thanks!
Answer
You need a backcountry permit.
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Backpacker Magazine covered a four-day North Rim backpacking trip.
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Try the Ten Lakes loop off Highway 120, Tioga Pass, start at the Ten Lakes Trailhead loop up and around Mt. Hoffman and come out at May Lake .
Do the Grand Canyon of the Toulumne, Toulumne Meadows down the canyon and climb out to White Wolf.
Start from Hetch Hetchy up to Lake Vernon and loop back through Tiltill Valley and past Rancheria Falls.
These are 3 good hikes that will make you feel like you did something and have a lot less traffic than trails originating in Yosemite Valley.
If you really want to be remote in Yosemite Park you can trailhead from the Shingle Springs Trailhead {also known as the Kibbie Lake Trailhead} on the east side of Cherry Lake in the very Northwest corner of the Park and go out Kibbie Ridge to Boundary Lake, or drop down into Cherry Creek Canyon at Lord Meadow and spend some time in the southern Emigrant Wilderness where there are even fewer people.
You need a backcountry permit.
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Backpacker Magazine covered a four-day North Rim backpacking trip.
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Try the Ten Lakes loop off Highway 120, Tioga Pass, start at the Ten Lakes Trailhead loop up and around Mt. Hoffman and come out at May Lake .
Do the Grand Canyon of the Toulumne, Toulumne Meadows down the canyon and climb out to White Wolf.
Start from Hetch Hetchy up to Lake Vernon and loop back through Tiltill Valley and past Rancheria Falls.
These are 3 good hikes that will make you feel like you did something and have a lot less traffic than trails originating in Yosemite Valley.
If you really want to be remote in Yosemite Park you can trailhead from the Shingle Springs Trailhead {also known as the Kibbie Lake Trailhead} on the east side of Cherry Lake in the very Northwest corner of the Park and go out Kibbie Ridge to Boundary Lake, or drop down into Cherry Creek Canyon at Lord Meadow and spend some time in the southern Emigrant Wilderness where there are even fewer people.
What is the best camping spot in Yosemite National Park?
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I know I can read about all the sites but I want to know from a real person who knows Yosemite well, someone not bias. We are looking for a tent spot, preferrably not close to other campers, and would like to be very close to some kind of water. We are aware that reservations need to be made far in advance. We are planning for summer of 09'. Anybody? Thanks for the help!
Answer
All of the campsites in the valley, upper and lower pines and north pines as well as camp 4 are all crowded, but have the best views ever. Now you can also go to White wolf which is a first come, first serve on the way to toulome meadows. We have never had a problem getting in there as we arrive Sunday morning. Also there are some drive to campsites like porcupine flats that are a lot more in the boonies that are not crowded. Then there is a secret campground near north pines. It is for backpackers and is never crowded. The problem with this one is you are only allowed to stay a day or two. To make reservations for Yosemite next year, you go on line 5 months in advance on the 15 of the month at 7am pacific standard time. I always do this by having the reservation site bookmarked and ready to go before 7am. No matter what, Yosemite is still my favorite camping place in all of California. I don't let the crowds bother me and fine many of them entertaining.
All of the campsites in the valley, upper and lower pines and north pines as well as camp 4 are all crowded, but have the best views ever. Now you can also go to White wolf which is a first come, first serve on the way to toulome meadows. We have never had a problem getting in there as we arrive Sunday morning. Also there are some drive to campsites like porcupine flats that are a lot more in the boonies that are not crowded. Then there is a secret campground near north pines. It is for backpackers and is never crowded. The problem with this one is you are only allowed to stay a day or two. To make reservations for Yosemite next year, you go on line 5 months in advance on the 15 of the month at 7am pacific standard time. I always do this by having the reservation site bookmarked and ready to go before 7am. No matter what, Yosemite is still my favorite camping place in all of California. I don't let the crowds bother me and fine many of them entertaining.
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