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- TwistedGrayExplorer
profdant139 wrote:
Twisted, bear in mind that as we get later in the month, the night-time temps tend to be below freezing. Usually in the mid-20s, but still something to keep your eye on.
On the other hand, we are in a dry and warm pattern right now, with no precipitation in sight. Not good for the trees, but better for camping!
A moot point now with the new stay at home order shutting down overnight campgrounds. Soooooooooooooo there's that :( DOH - profdant139Explorer IITwisted, bear in mind that as we get later in the month, the night-time temps tend to be below freezing. Usually in the mid-20s, but still something to keep your eye on.
On the other hand, we are in a dry and warm pattern right now, with no precipitation in sight. Not good for the trees, but better for camping! - TwistedGrayExplorer
profdant139 wrote:
Twisted, we stayed at Azalea Campground -- I think it is $18 a night, and half that with a senior pass! No hookups. They do have flush toilets (we did not use them) and a water faucet.
Note that the campground is so shady that solar panels are of little use, so you have to take that into account when monitoring battery usage.
Also, the campground is at around 6500 feet, so you have to allow a little time to become acclimated to the thin air.
Thank you : )
That's not bad (re: $18/night)...maybe we'll trek out there at some point soon as to avoid the crowds.
No solar here, so no issues there : ) - cewillisExplorerWonderful pictures as usual, Dan. You two sure get around - even not that far from your home.
- SteveAEExplorerThanks for sharing.
- 98coachmanExplorerAwesome as always! Thanks so much prof! Bill
- profdant139Explorer IITwisted, we stayed at Azalea Campground -- I think it is $18 a night, and half that with a senior pass! No hookups. They do have flush toilets (we did not use them) and a water faucet.
Note that the campground is so shady that solar panels are of little use, so you have to take that into account when monitoring battery usage.
Also, the campground is at around 6500 feet, so you have to allow a little time to become acclimated to the thin air. - LwiddisExplorer IIHook ups? Azalea campground has no hookups or dump stations. See
https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/azalea.htm - TwistedGrayExplorer
profdant139 wrote:
Not an epic trip, but it was pleasant and Covid-isolated. Lots of photos of Sequoia trees:
Blog post
Nice photos and story. We have only done the out-and-back day trips (long day from Monterey Bay) with exception of VRBO'ing a few years back.
Can I asked specifics of where you camped and the cost to do so? Hook ups?
Thanks! - ReneeGExplorerGreat trip. Thanks for sharing. This area is on our list and the weather was perfect. As long as it's not freezing outside or for short periods at night, we're good to not run our furnace.
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