Yosemite Blog

Category: Camping

  • Last Chance to Climb Half Dome This Year

    If you want to climb the cables up Half Dome this year you’ve only got a couple of days left. The cables are scheduled to be taken down October 15th – 16th. If you want to make the trek to the top you have 2 weekends left. Go for it. Photo by Alaina Browne via…

  • Tuolumne County Officials Urge National Forest to Keep Campgrounds Open

    Tuolumne County Supervisors are asking Stanislaus National Forest officials to think twice before cutting some services and removing some campgrounds and restrooms that are popular with visitors to Yosemite. UnionDemocrat.com: “To save money and more efficiently manage its 89 developed sites, forest officials have proposed reducing the season of operation at some sites, like the…

  • Early Bird Gets the Worm

    You probably haven’t put much thought into it but if you’re looking to beat the crowds and get the best campsites next spring now is the time to start planning. Most campgrounds begin taking reservations up to 6 months in advance. Below is a chart showing which month you should make reservations in for the…

  • Wawona Campground Back to First Come, First Served

    Wawona Campground is now First Come, First Served service. The campground remains open and will continue to be open year round.

  • Campground Closings

    Tuolumne Meadows campground is scheduled to close for the season tomorrow, September 25th 2007 at Noon.

  • A Walk In The Park

    Here’s a really nice article from the Travel section of the New York Daily News on the authors trip to the Yosemite back-country and Ansel Adams Wilderness. NY Daily News: “In honor of Muir, I’m also looking for the universe in a forest wilderness. The centerpiece of my visit to Yosemite this year is a…

  • Campground Closings

    Bridalveil and Yosemite Creek Campground are scheduled to close for the season on September 4th, 2007.

  • Video: Introduction To Yosemite from OpenRoad.TV

    Here’s a great introductory video from OpenRoad.tv with Doug McConnel. I really like their presentations and I’m glad they’re on YouTube. Watch and enjoy.

  • Campground Highlight: White Wolf

    White Wolf Open: July through September Reservations:First Come, First Served Cost: $14/night for each campsite (maximum 6 people per site) Number of sites: 74 RV length: up to 27 ft Trailer length: up to ?? ft Pets: Yes Description: If you want to camp far away from the noise and dust of Yosemite Valley during…

  • Save Water. It’s a Good Idea

    This years drier than normal winter means water is in short supply this summer. In several areas flush toilets have been already replaced by portolets in an effort to conserve water. If you’re going to be staying in Yosemite over the next couple of months here’s how you can do your part to help conserve.…