Author: Jim Jeffrey (---.agfh.org)
Date: 06-09-03 07:46
I am trying to get one of the non-reservation campsites at Tuolomne Meadows at the end of June, beginning of July. Any suggestions on the best way to go about this (days to arrive, time of day to arrive, etc)?
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: Dan Anderson (---.drydog.com)
Date: 06-09-03 09:42
Best time is to arrive in the morning when people are leaving, say around 9 - 11 am. Arrive Mon. - Wed. Campgrounds tend to be full Thurs. nite through Sun. nite, but early in the work week sites are often available.
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: Kathryn Greene (---.dsl.sca.megapath.net)
Date: 08-14-03 10:08
HI. I too, would like to try to get a non-reservation campsite, for the last week in August. I assume the campground is still open then? What is the maximun length of stay allowed? Are there any walk-in sites? (I'm not too fond of looking at cars (especially RV's!) while enjoying nature.) Where does one go (office?) to get the camping permit? thanks for sharing...
Katr
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: Dan Anderson (---.biz.rr.com)
Date: 08-14-03 20:58
The camping limit is 14 days. You'll have better luck and fewer people if you can wait until after Labor Day. You may not find a space. The best time is mid-morning during mid-week. The campground is open through October.
Parts of Tuolumne Meadows campground is tents-only. You reserve at the campground office just east of the Tuolumne store or, if closed, at the entrance booth.
There's a few walk-in sites for backpackers. No space for cars though.
Re:Bridalveil campground
Author: Richard Improta (---.anhmca.adelphia.net)
Date: 04-25-04 10:49
Jim,
I haven't been to Yosemite for 5 years but our favorite first come-first serve campground was Bridalveil...does it still operate...loops B and C had the best spaces with meadows and streams running through or behind them. It was a wonderful place to see wildlife every morning and evening. I blieve lop "A" was for campers with pets. I'd appreciate any curret info you might have heard regarding this site. Thanks, Richard
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: jacie Czerwinski (---.ph.ph.cox.net)
Date: 05-13-04 08:17
My husband and I were thinking about checking out the bouldering in Tuolmne meadows! we do a ton of climbing in Arizona but I haven't done much in California. Please fill me in on details concerning camping and dogs.
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: Dan Anderson (---.pmbc.com)
Date: 05-13-04 11:23
Tuolumne is a popular bouldering hangout.
There's a big campground just south of Tuolumne Meadows, with a store. Dogs are allowed in the campground and on the roads, but not on trails or off-trail.
dogs are allowed anywhere on National Forest land (which is just east of the Park entrance at Tioga Pass).
Saddlebag Lakes Campground, Tioga Pass Campground, Ellery Lake Campground, and others are there (in Inyo National Forest). For details, see http://yosemite.ca.us/faq/2.html
Tuolumne Meadows takes reservations (and you need them in summer). See http://www.yosemitesites.com/ to see what's available at a glance.
The National Forest Campgrounds don't take reservations. It's first-come-first-serve. Space is generally availble in the middle of the week, but not on weekends.
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: Kristina (---.243.203.21.Dial1.SanFrancisco1.Level3.net)
Date: 08-22-04 18:16
I'm new to the area and am headed up to Yosemite next weekend. Where exactly is this campground located? Is it off of 108?
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: Dan Anderson (10.11.12.---)
Date: 08-29-04 15:02
It's located on Highway 120 (not 108) in Yosemite National Park.
To get there, take Highway 120 east of Highway 99 at Manteca.
Look on a road map for Tuolumne Meadows.
Highway 108 is north of Yosemite Park.
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: alistair ambral (---.wbs.co.za)
Date: 09-30-05 03:14
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Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: Joe LH (---.dhcp.reno.nv.charter.com)
Date: 10-02-05 15:00
I just came back from Tioga Rd to hwy 395 I notice some cars parked along the road, are they camping and sleeping in their vehicles or early morning hiking? also, is it legal? if there is no campsites available in Tuolomne Meadows can I sleep overnight in my van? thanks
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: Dan Anderson (---.west.biz.rr.com)
Date: 10-02-05 15:15
Tuolumne Meadows Campground may be closed in October. Other campgrounds are open. See
http://www.nps.gov/yose/now/opencamp.htm
http://www.nps.gov/yose/now/opencamp.htm
There's also a few Forest Service campgrounds just east of Tioga Pass.
Camping along the road or turnouts is not legal in the park.
Starting Oct. 15th there is NO overnight parking along Tioga Road, as the road may be closed at any time (usually the first storm closes it).
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: MICHAEL LAFEVER (---.dsl.qnet.com)
Date: 11-02-05 11:34
LOOKING TO CAMP IN TUOLOMNE MEADOWS EARLY IN THE SEASON OF 2006..WHEN DOES THE PASS USUALLY OPEN..AND ALL THE INFORMATION SAYS THAT THE CAMPING BEGINS IN JULY..SO MY QUESTION IS IF THE ROAD OPENS LATE MAY, EARLY JUNE IS CAMPING ALSO OPEN THAN???THANKS..MICHAEL..
Re: Tuolomne Meadows camping
Author: Dan Anderson (---.west.biz.rr.com)
Date: 11-02-05 19:55
The pass is usually open by Memorial Day (end of May). But there's no guarantees, and that soft goal is often missed. For a historical record and progress information on plowing, see http://www.nps.gov/yose/now/tioga.htm http://www.nps.gov/yose/now/tioga.htm
Camping usually opens about two weeks after the road opens. Predicted dates will be listed here, and updated through the season:
http://www.nps.gov/yose/now/opencamp.htm