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1stgenfarmboy's avatar
May 14, 2015

Truck camping in Yosemite questions

Starting early planning for 2016 Yosemite/Sequoia 30th anniversary trip for my wife and I, wanting some feed back of a subject that has been beat to death, If I camp in normal campgrounds I don't worry about getting a spot, how hard will it be to drive up and get a camp spot in these two parks, I can adjust my arrival time where I get to Yosemite ( the hardest to get a spot I imagine ) on a Monday.

we are staying 5 days in each park.

some of you guys/gals that camp in these two parks often give me your thoughts and must see things.

I can go from April to September, but preferably when tioga pass is open.

we were out there in 2002 but didn't camp and just blew through the valley to say we saw it.


thank you Dar & Barb
  • Get your reservations early if you want to stay in the park's valley campgrounds especially during summer. You will not be alone.
  • If you want to go with Tioga road open, odds will be better after Labor Day. I try to stay away between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
  • My DW and I go to the Eastern Sierras for our yearly anniversary (Yosemite without the people imo).
    Rockcreek Canyon is our favorite. If you've heard of "Tom's Place" That's your turn off.

    HERE'S a link.