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Apr 03, 2017Explorer III
395 is an absolutely beautiful drive with many campgrounds along the way. That early in the season you won't have a difficult time getting a site without reservations.
You said you want to go to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon. You can't get to Sequoia/Kings Canyon from 395. You'd have to go around to the other side of the mountains - around Fresno.
For Yosemite from 395 you'd be taking the highway from Lee Vining (120 and Tioga Pass). Keep a watch on the national park's site for road opening for 120. It's closed for snow right now.
https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tiogaopen.htm
On 395 south of Lee Vining is the June Lake area with some very nice scenic forest service campgrounds - via the paved June Lake Loop road.
Further south be sure to stop in Lone Pine on 395. Interesting movie history in the area.
You said you want to go to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon. You can't get to Sequoia/Kings Canyon from 395. You'd have to go around to the other side of the mountains - around Fresno.
For Yosemite from 395 you'd be taking the highway from Lee Vining (120 and Tioga Pass). Keep a watch on the national park's site for road opening for 120. It's closed for snow right now.
https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tiogaopen.htm
On 395 south of Lee Vining is the June Lake area with some very nice scenic forest service campgrounds - via the paved June Lake Loop road.
Further south be sure to stop in Lone Pine on 395. Interesting movie history in the area.
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