Yosemite impromptu?
#1
Posted 22 May 2011 - 04:45 PM
I have always chafed at the requirement to reserve campsites, backpack permits and the like.
The freedom of spontaneity is lost when you must commit five months in advance.
[End Rant]
We would love to get down to see Yosemite as the massive snowpack fuels the incredible waterfalls. However all reservations are booked. Even official campsites outside the park are at least an hour away, mostly south down by Oakhurst. We're coming from the north, via Big Oak Flat. Seems like the kayakers access Cherry Creek via Ferretti Rd., but I have no experience with this area.
I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a place to bivy outside the park. I'm looking at the Stanislaus NF and notice roads heading towards the Tuolumne River. Since it's NF land, I assume we could pop the top just about anywhere. Hopefully we would be positioned within an hour or less of The (incomparible) Valley.
Anyone got any ideas?
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#2
Posted 22 May 2011 - 05:03 PM
#3
Posted 22 May 2011 - 06:41 PM
I found Evergreen Rd on google map and the NFS road too. Pretty cool when you save to 'your maps' on google you can then draw on the map along the road (it automatically follows the line of the road/trail) and will give mileage. That route is then saved to your map. According to that it's ~7 miles to the area you describe from Big Oak Flat Rd, and only 18 miles from the intersection with El Portal, well inside the Valley.
example: Evergreen Rd
I'm seeing a trip coming together!
Anyone else know of other potential sites?
2021 RAM 3500 Crew 4x4, 6.4 hemi/8 speed trans with 4.10 gears, Timber Grove bags, Falken Wildpeak 35" tires.
OEV Aluma 6.75 flatbed, Bundutec Odyssey camper on order for 2024
For this year we're still using our 2008 FWC Hawk with victron DC-DC charger, 130w solar, MPPT controler
with 2000w inverter and external 120v output and 12v solar input with 100w portable solar. http://lighthawkphoto.com
#4
Posted 22 May 2011 - 07:22 PM
#5
Posted 22 May 2011 - 08:06 PM
We went a few years ago in the summer and also found every camp site booked up.
Someone on WTW recommended re-checking for sites early each morning on line.
Two days later we found a site on line.
There are a lot of people canceling reservations on a daily basis.
If you log in early each morning, or maybe late at night, I have a feeling you might be able to get a site.
Have Fun.
This is a great time of the year.
The falls were going crazy when we were there too.
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Yep, that's the place. Glad to help.
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#6
Posted 23 May 2011 - 01:38 AM
I've been intrigued with moonlit shots of the falls and there will be almost 3/4 moon when we get there, which will put it fairly high in the sky. With luck I'll get an opportunity for a photo shoot.
2021 RAM 3500 Crew 4x4, 6.4 hemi/8 speed trans with 4.10 gears, Timber Grove bags, Falken Wildpeak 35" tires.
OEV Aluma 6.75 flatbed, Bundutec Odyssey camper on order for 2024
For this year we're still using our 2008 FWC Hawk with victron DC-DC charger, 130w solar, MPPT controler
with 2000w inverter and external 120v output and 12v solar input with 100w portable solar. http://lighthawkphoto.com
#7
Posted 23 May 2011 - 01:58 AM
http://www.fresnobee...servations.html
Bill
Bill Harr 2005 Tundra and a 2013 Hawk custom interior.
#8
Posted 23 May 2011 - 04:40 AM
Edited after post! Oh yeah you may want to consider "cherry lake" I've heard it is a bit of a drive, but very nice and very close to Yosemite.
#9
Posted 24 May 2011 - 02:59 PM
If you want to stay in the park, I would try looking at the reservation website for the park campsites, and just log in early each morning to see what is available (check early morning on a daily basis).
We went a few years ago in the summer and also found every camp site booked up.
Someone on WTW recommended re-checking for sites early each morning on line.
Two days later we found a site on line.
There are a lot of people canceling reservations on a daily basis.
If you log in early each morning, or maybe late at night, I have a feeling you might be able to get a site.
Bingo! While trolling the site we suddenly saw an opening for Lower Pines and snagged it this morning. Thanks Stan! It's only for one night, but with a truck mounted system, who cares? We'll either get a second night inside the Valley or use the nearby NF camping suggested by BSS. Cool. Once again the camper is giving me the flexibility I need.
2021 RAM 3500 Crew 4x4, 6.4 hemi/8 speed trans with 4.10 gears, Timber Grove bags, Falken Wildpeak 35" tires.
OEV Aluma 6.75 flatbed, Bundutec Odyssey camper on order for 2024
For this year we're still using our 2008 FWC Hawk with victron DC-DC charger, 130w solar, MPPT controler
with 2000w inverter and external 120v output and 12v solar input with 100w portable solar. http://lighthawkphoto.com
#10
Posted 24 May 2011 - 07:30 PM
Bingo! While trolling the site we suddenly saw an opening for Lower Pines and snagged it this morning. Thanks Stan! It's only for one night, but with a truck mounted system, who cares? We'll either get a second night inside the Valley or use the nearby NF camping suggested by BSS. Cool. Once again the camper is giving me the flexibility I need.
Mr. hawk.You do know that this week end is the Strawberry music festival? You are going this week end? Spots might be hard to come by.Good luck and enjoy. We went through the valley 2 weeks ago and the falls were awesome.
Frank
2002 Tundra AC TRD 4WD Limited 2009 ATC Bobcat loaded http://sharychic.blogspot.com/
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