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I might be going to Yosemite with my family this summer...2 years ago we went and stayed in cabins but it was too expensive. We want to save money and camp (my parents might still get a small cabin). So is there a place were there's cabins and maybe a campsite right next to it? Thanks! Also, I might add we don't want to stay in the Valley or where there are a lot of people.
why wouldn't it be a good idea?
Answer
You have 3 principal choices (Campgrounds close to cabins) if you don't want to stay in Yosemite Valley:
Wawona (Available all year)
---->NPS Campground with standard facilities. Showers available for purchase at the Wawona Hotel (1 mile away). Small store and gas station (1 mile away). Redwood Cottages is a good spot to rent a cabin, many of which are quite nice. These are about two miles away from the campground.
White Wolf (Summer Only -- open dependent on conditions, august most reliable)
--->NPS campground with more limited facilities, but very close to White Wolf Lodge. Lodge has tent cabins (fabric walls), but each cabin has beds and furniature. Good hiking and small lakes nearby.
Tuolumne Meadows (Summer Only -- open dependent on conditions, august most reliable)
--->NPS campground is about two miles from Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, but shuttle bus system easily connects the two. Store, gas station, and mountaineering supply store are next to campground. Campground is comparable to Wawona. Tuolumne Lodge is the same style as White Wolf. August is reccomended because of lack of mosquitos and less chance of thunderstorms. EXCELLENT outdoor activites as well as numerous educational programs. Tuolumne Meadows is local favorite.
You have 3 principal choices (Campgrounds close to cabins) if you don't want to stay in Yosemite Valley:
Wawona (Available all year)
---->NPS Campground with standard facilities. Showers available for purchase at the Wawona Hotel (1 mile away). Small store and gas station (1 mile away). Redwood Cottages is a good spot to rent a cabin, many of which are quite nice. These are about two miles away from the campground.
White Wolf (Summer Only -- open dependent on conditions, august most reliable)
--->NPS campground with more limited facilities, but very close to White Wolf Lodge. Lodge has tent cabins (fabric walls), but each cabin has beds and furniature. Good hiking and small lakes nearby.
Tuolumne Meadows (Summer Only -- open dependent on conditions, august most reliable)
--->NPS campground is about two miles from Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, but shuttle bus system easily connects the two. Store, gas station, and mountaineering supply store are next to campground. Campground is comparable to Wawona. Tuolumne Lodge is the same style as White Wolf. August is reccomended because of lack of mosquitos and less chance of thunderstorms. EXCELLENT outdoor activites as well as numerous educational programs. Tuolumne Meadows is local favorite.
best place to camp in yosemite?
Q. a group of friends and i are planning on ging camping to yosemite in july. where is the best place to camp at? scenery, etc.
and can we bring beer?
and can we bring beer?
Answer
Not sure if you're planning a pack trip or not, but Curry Village is OK if you like camping in crowded grounds in all of the valley floor, with access to bus tours and transport around the valley, parking, stores, showers, etc. But if you like to rough it, go up Tioga Road to the Yosemite Creek Trail Head and hike into the woods, downstream flow, towards the top of the falls. It's some beautiful views of the whole valley from there and there are places to camp along the trail. It's over several miles and makes for overnight or several days. Get a Topographical map of the valley and surrounding areas for trail markings and mappings from the park service website, or download them from National Park Service,org. Also get a fire permit or camp/packing permit and register at the Ranger's office or the entrance buildings when you pay your entrance fees. Just ask the Rangers. They'll tell you everything you need to know.
Not sure if you're planning a pack trip or not, but Curry Village is OK if you like camping in crowded grounds in all of the valley floor, with access to bus tours and transport around the valley, parking, stores, showers, etc. But if you like to rough it, go up Tioga Road to the Yosemite Creek Trail Head and hike into the woods, downstream flow, towards the top of the falls. It's some beautiful views of the whole valley from there and there are places to camp along the trail. It's over several miles and makes for overnight or several days. Get a Topographical map of the valley and surrounding areas for trail markings and mappings from the park service website, or download them from National Park Service,org. Also get a fire permit or camp/packing permit and register at the Ranger's office or the entrance buildings when you pay your entrance fees. Just ask the Rangers. They'll tell you everything you need to know.
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