Route 120 thur Yosemite
Some more help on California please. Again we are going to visit Yosemite in early June, we are thinking of staying in Bridgeport CA on 395 and driving down to Yosemite each day. Our thinking is that ...
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msmith1199 wrote:
Actually, I just read your post a little closer. If I were you I would stay at Lee Vining for part of your stay and see the East side of Yosemite and the Kennedy Meadows area. Then go ahead and take the motorhome over 120 and stay at Yosemite Pines RV park in Groveland or there is a park closer to the park on 120 too. Then go into the valley in the toad from there. Then when you're done you can take 120 on down to I-5 and work your way up to Crescent City. Per the Caltrans website and the Yosemite website you can drive up to a 45 footer over Tioga Pass. I've done it several time in my 35 footer and it's slow going, but very doable. Just use the turnouts and take your time.
I agree with the above. I have done Tioga Pass (120) in a 32' motorhome with a toad. No issues at all. It is not a difficult drive. No crazy narrow roads. It is just steep. But nothing you cannot handle. Drive all the way just as mentioned above, to the 5 then head up to Crescent City. No need to back track.
On a side note...There is a Gas station (Mobil) just a you turn onto 120 off of 395. . Inside there is a deli called the Whoa Nellie Delie. Not your ordinary deli. 5 star all the way. Lobster taquitos, Elk, fine steaks etc. Yeah, I know...A GAS STATION??? Yep. Not to be missed.
