Author: Carol (---.lb-cres.charterpipeline.net)
Date: 12-05-03 21:50
Hi Dan, we are first timers to Yosemite and will be traveling in a 25' motorhome, hopefully in the end of May. During our trip we would like to visit the Village but do not necessarily want to stay in a noisy campground. Which campground do you recommend that is close to the village but not as crowded or noisy? Also, does the campground come with water and electricity hookups?
Re: RV camping
Author: Dan Anderson (10.11.12.---)
Date: 12-05-03 22:18
All the campgrounds in the Valley are noisy in summer.
However, end of May shojuld be OK. If you go before school is out in June or after Labor Day, it's a lot better than summer.
No campground in the park has hookups, but the private campgrounds outside the park have hookups. There is a dump station in the Valley.
I say it's worth your while to stay in the valley. It's a lot better being "right there" and staying there and seeing the valley in all it's glory.
For more campground details, see
http://yosemite.ca.us/faq/2.html
http://www.yosemitesites.com/
Re: RV camping
Author: Ed Carroll (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 03-04-04 15:51
I have a 37ft RV. I am trying to find out if the roads in Yosemite are restricted?
Re: RV camping
Author: Dan Anderson (---.dsl.frsn02.pacbell.net)
Date: 03-04-04 16:16
RVs up to 40' are allowed on all the main roads and park campgrounds.
Re: RV camping
Author: Greg Mooney (155.94.78.---)
Date: 07-12-04 06:48
Hi All,
Greetings from the wee emerald isle. My friends and I (8 in total) are planning a trip to yosemite in april 05, and I was hoping to get some info from seasoned RVers and campers alike.
We want to spend 5-7 days in the park, see as much of it as we can and do 1-2 2 day hikes camping in the wilderness.
As we dont have any Bears or lions, snakes or other nasties back home any tips apart from the usual guide book 'Dont feed the bears' warnings would be greatfully appreciated.
Thank you.
Slán leat.
Re: RV camping
Author: Dan Anderson (---.drydog.com)
Date: 07-12-04 12:59
First, what NOT to worry about: mountain lions are rarely seen. I've never seen one in the wild. Snakes can't survive the freezing winters, so if you in the High Sierra, no problem. They are rarely seen in Yosemite Valley.
Bears are a problem. In a campsite, heavy-duty metal lockers are provided in each campsite to store food. If you are driving somewhere, food must be out-of-sight in the trunk of your car (trunk may be called "boot" in Ireland).
If you are camping away from the road (backpacking), you need to bring a bear container to store food. It is made out of heavy-duty plastic that bear's cannot break into. If you don't have one (and if you are from Ireland, you probably don't), you can rent (hire?) a bear container where you get your wilderness permit. The cost is nominal--I think $2-5.
The other nasty is mosquitoes. To control mosquitoes, bring along or buy mosquitoe repelant (it should have the chemical "DEET" in it--a common brand name is "Cutter's").
Summers in Yosemite are mild. It rarely rains, except for occasional afternoon thunderstorms.
Grizzly bears eat you, but they have been extinct in California since around 1921.
If you are coming from sea level to over 8000 or 9000 feet, you should acclimate to the thin air. Sleeping overnight at high elevations helps. Two nights are better, before doing anything strenuous.
Have fun.
Re: RV camping
Author: Stacy Schoep (---.server.ntli.net)
Date: 09-23-04 05:59
We are traveling in a 25' RV to Yosemite July '05 and would like to drive to Glacier Point. Are there any RV length limitations on the road to the top?
Your site has been very helpful in our planning and we thank you very much.
Stacy Schoep
Re: RV camping
Author: norm (---.psto.hawkcommunications.com)
Date: 01-16-05 20:01
Great advice Dan. However, one note regarding snakes. Rattlesnakes DO live in the high Sierra. While I have never encountered one in Yosemite, I have encountered several over the years, at altitudes of 6000 to 7000 feet, in the Sierra just outside of the Northen Yosemite.