What is CAMPING like on the JMT (John Muir Trail)?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- If you're planning a trip on the John Muir Trail (JMT) you may be wondering what the camping situation is like. In this video I answer some frequently asked questions about camping on the JMT, describe some of my favorite spots to camp and then share some information about camping rules.
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Jon, thanks for the excellent information. I have a permit to start the JMT June 26th, and have been going over the route planning my days and camping locations. All of your advice is well taken and I really enjoyed watching you and your sons videos. Your videos & advice, along with other videos, is building my confidence. Thanks again.
I hope you have an epic journey. Best of luck.
Can you cover the water crossings? As a 5’ female, should I worry about some of the water crossings?
Water crossings in late July and early August of 2018 when we went on our trip were fine because it was a low snow year and we were later in the season. However, I expect a much different situation when we're traveling through the same area this year in late May. Water crossings can be very dangerous when water levels are high and unfortunately people have died in the past attempting to cross. My suggestion is to A) learn the proper techniques for doing a water crossing; B) walk upstream or downstream to find a safe place to cross; C) wait until morning when water levels are lowest; or D) bail out if you don't feel you can make it safely across. I've seen a lot of TH-cam videos of people crossing raging torrents of water that I myself would not do. I'll turn around and walk out if necessary.
Not this year after mid of July, there is extremely low snow pack.
you would have nothing at all to worry about with water or animals. If you were doing the whole trail you have pretty much one spot to worry about and we're in too much of a drought to worry about that one. You're good to go shorty.
Sorry, but you are providing some misinformation. Your permit from Happy Isles with Donohue Pass, does not allow you to camp in Little Yosemite Valley. The permit is even labeled 'Happy Isles->Past LYV (Donohue Pass Eligible)'. You have to go past that campground. You weren't supposed to camp there.
I did indeed have a permit for LYV. The year we camped at LYV we were only doing the section up to Tuolumne Meadows. The year I did the whole thing I started at Tuolumne Meadows and was well past LYV.
Nice video, thank you for the advice 🤗👌💘
You’re welcome 😊
good info, excellent video
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you great information. I’m going NOBO and no words for us fro Horseshoe meadows, oh well thank you all the same !
Unlike most places there are no "camping spots" ...just places people have stayed. Some have been overused...try a new spot and leave no trace.
Agreed, and choosing rock/sand/gravel is better than areas with vegetation.
Great advice I can’t wAit to check it out!!
Question is there enough areas to hammock camp?
There were several spots we camped where hammock camping would not work simply because there were no trees large enough to support one. Maybe there's a JMT hammock camper out there that can share their experience and weigh in on this question?
NO there isn't. You'll want to be on the ground for this one. The absolute best of the best is above the trees. You would really limit yourself but you can still get away with it. People will point and laugh though...just sayin tree dweller.
Jon- did you have to deal with a lot of drug use around you on the JMT, or was it pretty easy to avoid?
Never saw any of it. If people were doing it they were pretty discrete about it.
@@jonallenoutside Wow, good. That surprises me. What's your countdown to Campo?
@@Chris_Martin707 Getting close! Can’t wait!
I saw it somewhat frequently on the trail (August 2019) and even had 2 people try to sell me marijuana on the trail (I’m not into that stuff) but it wasn’t too big of a deal. A simple “no” was enough and that was that. I mostly stuck to myself on the trail anyways except for at VVR. I wouldn’t worry about it if I were you. You’ll be too busy enjoying the views :)
Oh my I've never seen that question. To be crystal clear. The Sierra Nevadas are absolutely NOTHING like the appalachian trail...there are no crackheads wandering 25 miles into the wilderness to mess with someone. EVER. If your lucky you will run into some quality California chronic at the top of a pass but thats probably not what you were worried about. The sierras are loaded with wonderful helpful and friendly folks. Come see the difference.