by dan » Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:44 pm
I was in Yosemite last weekend (the week before the Presidents Day weekend). Excluding the Holiday weekend (this weekend), you'll be find, even on weekends. There was plenty of space at Camp 4, even on the previous weekend. The only campers were a few hardy climbers and assorted people.
If Camp 4 is full, you can go to Pines Campground. I prefer Camp 4, as it's warmers and Camp 4 doesn't have noisy RVs with loud generators.
As for temperature, the key is to have a warm sleeping bag. Stay in it all night (hang out in the bar in the evening or bring plenty of firewood). Once you get in the tent at night, stay there until the sun rises. It's getting in and out that makes you cold.
Public showers are available at Camp Curry (for a fee, if there's an attendant there)