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jvquarterback wrote:Can't speak to TM but in the Valley at Upper Pines (where backpacker's are assigned to camp) there were multiple fires and the rangers didn't say a word. There was wood for sale in the village as well.
This was last Wednesday.
AlmostThere wrote:jvquarterback wrote:Can't speak to TM but in the Valley at Upper Pines (where backpacker's are assigned to camp) there were multiple fires and the rangers didn't say a word. There was wood for sale in the village as well.
This was last Wednesday.
The ban is for areas outside developed campgrounds.
Paddy wrote: Don't know about fire restriction. I camped there during that big fire, and I've seen people lit up camp fire. Even the ranger had group camp fire at the "amphitheater".
MikeP wrote:As an update (sorry this is late) we did stay in TM backpacker campground on 6-24. There were fire rings at each spot but even with the rings and the front country exception there were specific signs stating "NO FIRES." However, camping there was awesome because they closed the rest of the TM campground, so the backpackers had the entire place to ourselves. Around the Tuolomne River it normally would have been packed like an amusement park but we had a unique space of solitude. It was incredible.
Rest of the trip was great too. Stayed at Sunrise Backpackers camp first night. Swam in Sunrise lakes next day then over Clouds Rest. Camped a a great spot about 1,000 ft down from the summit on the SW descent. Awesome views of HD and the Valley. Sumitted HD the next day then stayed at LYVCG that night. Exited Happy Isles the next morning. Mosquitoes were moderate overall, bad in a couple spots but we had repellent and face nets.
jvquarterback wrote:Sorry to hijack this thread - Thinking of stopping near in that area of Clouds rest on my way from Agnew Meadows to Yosemite Valley. How close was your nearest water source there?
MikeP wrote:As an update (sorry this is late) we did stay in TM backpacker campground on 6-24. There were fire rings at each spot but even with the rings and the front country exception there were specific signs stating "NO FIRES." However, camping there was awesome because they closed the rest of the TM campground, so the backpackers had the entire place to ourselves. Around the Tuolomne River it normally would have been packed like an amusement park but we had a unique space of solitude. It was incredible.
Rest of the trip was great too. Stayed at Sunrise Backpackers camp first night. Swam in Sunrise lakes next day then over Clouds Rest. Camped a a great spot about 1,000 ft down from the summit on the SW descent. Awesome views of HD and the Valley. Sumitted HD the next day then stayed at LYVCG that night. Exited Happy Isles the next morning. Mosquitoes were moderate overall, bad in a couple spots but we had repellent and face nets.
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