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Acampingwewillg
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Jul 31, 2013

Best route from Minden, Nv to Groveland, Ca

There seems to be many options with steep grades. I dont mind grades but would prefer to stay off the steepest ones. I see the most direct route might be traveling down 395 to Tioga Pass and going though Yosemite but I know the pass road out of the Mammoth lakes area is a pretty hefty one. Any suggestions....were heading over to Yosemite Lakes campground(TT). (37' motorhome with toad)

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  • Thank you for the additional comments "msmith" that's much appreciated. I haven't been up in that area for quite a few years and its good to hear from someone who knows the area well.
  • I 2nd the 88 Route. Although 120 is easily doable, but from where you're at 88 is quicker. You'll still have some steep grades and windy roads, but I've done them all in my motorhome. I own a 20 acre parcel of land about a mile from Yosemite Lakes RV park so I'm very familiar with the area.
  • Thank You all ......I should not have said steep grades but rather the most RV (motorhome)friendly route. THe 88 back to Jackson sounds like a winner...... I had planned on going back home(Ventura area) from Minden but some friends wanted to meet at Yosemite Lakes. Thanks again!
  • Rightlaneonly has the right answer. I live in Gardnerville and this would be my choice.
  • Seems to me a good route would be 88 to Jackson then 49 to Sonora then 108 to 120 and east on 120 through Groveland to Yosemite Lakes
  • There seems to be many options with steep grades. I dont mind grades but would prefer to stay off the steepest ones. I see the most direct route might be traveling down 395 to Tioga Pass and going though Yosemite but I know the pass road out of the Mammoth lakes area is a pretty hefty one. Any suggestions....were heading over to Yosemite Lakes campground(TT). (37' motorhome with toad)

    Not sure where Yosemite Lakes is located but I prefer Hwy. 50 over to Hwy. 49 or to hwy. 99 then west to Yosemite.