I'm heading out to King's canyon this week (I know this is for Yosemite, but you all are so responsive that it is a good resource.) and wanted to get a feel for the bug conditions. We will be spending nights at 7400' and then a couple of nights higher up at say 9500'. Close to creeks and lakes the whole time. (Bubbs and East Lake)
Have the bugs been tolerable? Is bug juice and a headnet good enough or are people hiding in tents and bivies to avoid them. Is 9500' high enough to limit them?
Thanks.