Finding a Campsite in YOSEMITE
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Pretty much everything you said applies to all National Parks...reservations go quickly, dry camping, hard to accommodate bigger rigs, dogs allowed but not on trails, etc. The more popular ones like Yosemite are always hard to get into, but I’ve also had luck with snagging a reservation that was cancelled last minute.
The next few years camping in Yosemite will be EXTREMELY difficult to find. Especially with all of Toulumne being closed.
I know that when rehab is complete, it will likely be a much cleaner better experience.
I suggest, for summer adventures in the Toulumne area, "base camp" in Lee Vinning, or June Lake area. Many places there for large and medium rv.
Or, become a backpacker. Hitch a ride, and hike into the wild. Although often the back country permissions are also restricted.
There are other vehicle campsite options, and I will keep those to myself, in order to reverence their unique and unspoiled nature.
Phil and Stacy - FYI - for Yosemite - The availability for reservations starts at 7AM(not PM) PT. Cheers and thank you!
Yes 7am
And that is the skinny on everything Yo-simmie! Great job and info Mrs.Stacy!! Ayeeee! SW La fan 😁👍🏻
Glad I went to Yosemite 20 years ago. It was beautiful but really crowded, I imagine more so now? Maybe one day we will visit again, thanks for the information.
40 years ago there were crowds but not crowded at all.
We went in 2013 and stayed outside, but were able to check the whole area, beautiful.
You have done your homework and did a Great presentation for our plans this summer., Keep up the good work.
Bear Box?? Ok for me that’s also known as a Nope Box. 🤣 I’ll just buy a calendar.
Good information. Those are some very specific generator rules and reservation requirements. Thank you so much for making it easier to checkout the campgrounds. We stayed at Yosemite Lakes Thousand Trails for three weeks when we went in October of this year and had a blast. Mary 💕 Fred
Great information! Thanks. Lynn and Danny
All in under 4 minutes.
THANK YOU !!
Wow, great research and inside scoop on Yosemite camping! The tunnels with 10 foot something clearance at the curb convinced us to camp outside the park. The Yosemite bus service gets through the tunnels by hugging the middle line but we didn't want to risk it. Expect lots of driving because the park is huge with many incredible views.
Thank You for your FANTABULOUS work for us, I really appreciate you. That's awesome to have all that research done and at our fingertips. You are the greatest ever. Much Love and respect for you guys. Thank You
You are so welcome
Wow! Very informative video! Thanks.
We loved being there for 10 days last fall. We were just outside of the park a bit and had great hookups.
Our first camping trip a few months after getting married in ‘81 was there… in a TENT…. It was a disaster 😂
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We found a county fairgrounds just outside Yosemite that was very reasonable and had electricity and water and a dump site.
Grew up in the area and love Yosemite. Great video with awesome information for those wanting to camp at Yosemite. We typically prefer to stay at a park outside of the big parks to make it easier finding good places to stay.
Great info, Stacy. Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
Splendid PSA!
Thanks for the information!
Thank you for the thorough info about camping with an RV in Yosemite. It’s definitely on our list for “someday” 😉
Alice
Our pleasure!
Going every year until we moved to mountains. We use to camp at base of half dome across the river that ended at Fire falls !! I remember every vacation, unfortunately they closed that area and we never tried any other sites. Hoping we can get back soon with my own family 🥰 Safe Travels guys 💙
So it sounds to me like I need to plan on going to Yosemite in 2024 and be Johnny Lighting on the spot when it comes to reservations. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Love your videos and you have inspired my husband and I to Buy and RV and we are excited to explore the USA this way! If possible would you do a show on RV traveling with pets, I know you have a dog but we have 2 cats so maybe you have some friends who have cats as well. I think would make for a great episode 😊👍💕
Thank for the great info. I’ll be sure to check out the blog for more information 👏🏻❤️
thx again for the info.......very very detailed.........keep up the great work and stay warm
Yes, the best is yet to come!! Nice informative video. 😊
So beautiful. Thanks so much guys.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Girl you have it all going on ! Thanks for doing all the work for us and Merry Christmas to both of yall. I guess
you can tell I'm from the South East ( Alabama) but don't tell anyone. I really enjoy all of yalls ( you all or Both in the case) videos.
You two have always amazed me with all the things going on. Please keep it going on ! ! ! God Bless both of you .
Very similar to Acadia National Park except that reservations opened up 60 days before any given date so you could not reserve a site earlier than that. Also in 2021 all the campgrounds were at half capacity. Normally the Blackwoods campground is open for winter walk in camping, but the park has closed it completely for winter 2021/22. All private campgrounds outside the park are closed for the winter, so you can't come to Acadia National Park this winter and camp.
This is fantastic! Been doing all this research planning for next summer and you've summed it all up great. Thanks so much for all of this work. Just a heads up, please double check on that "7:00pm 5 months in advance" release time. I had 7:00 AM in my notes. I'll be going back to find my source on that. I want to be sure I'm logged in at the right moment to snag those sites! Good luck to all and happy travels!
Yes, I see 7:00 am on this page: www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232447. I'm so not trying to call you out on a mistake, just trying to be helpful. :) Anyone logging in at 7:00pm will sadly be too late! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THIS INFO. It is so well organized and helpful and very timely for my summer planning!
Thanks I will look it up to verify!
I found it. You are correct. I had 7am in the blog. I have no idea why I said pm in the video! Thanks for letting everyone know!
Good job organizing info! Thanks, Aloha
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for providing Yosemite information. It's well worth a visit. Are you planing to visit more of CA this year?
Not this year
We have tried to get in to John Pennekamp for years - their website has 11 months book out - we were up yesterday at 5AM (worried we might oversleep) to book a site at 8AM...and within seconds the sites were gone - guess my fingers are not fast enough...we had the website up - and ready to reserve - but no sites available before the arrival date even loaded for me. So sad, but we are going to keep trying and eventually we will get lucky :~)
Do you sell that U.S. map behind you or where can I find one? Love it 😀. You guys are great!
I made it in Photoshop. No, we are not selling it.
We stay at thousand trails. No cell service but all else is good.
Great information thank you, one thing if I can suggest is height requirements. In newer 5th wheels, I am app 13’6” high and a lot of parks especially state parks newer higher end 5th wheels will scrap their sides and roofs. We have experienced this in Myrtle Beach State Park a few. Months back. . Your current coach is shorter at I think 12’
We are 12' 11" so we usually round to 13'.
Yosemite just announced it is going to a lottery system for reservations. I don’t know if it’s all seasons or just for peak seasons. You’ll pay a ten dollar fee for the lottery which is non refundable if you are not chosen.
It is only for North Pines only. They have done this before for Camp 4
Wow🤦♀️
The trailer length listed, is that trailer only, or total combined length of trailer and tow vehicle.
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YOSEMITE IS A EPIC PLACE TO VISIT. HOWEVER, IT'S NEVER NOT CROWDED AND THAT KIND OF KILLS THE EXPERIENCE. ESSENTIALLY YOSEMITE HAS BECOME ONE BIG C------ ---K. JUST SAYIN
Do not take a big rig through El Portal. There's a severe low clearance shortly into the park.
Yosemite, I can't believe they named a national park after that guy....Lola Bunny
Love your shirt. Where did I get it.
We had a limited time shirt campaign that just ended. We do one each year, next spring will be out next window to have them.
Not really used to plan so ling ahead... well, i quit visiting yos in my rv.
How do I get to the blog for the info
Head over to our website, todayissomeday.net, and search the blogs.
How do I get the map of the campgrounds?
You can find the campground info here in our blogs: todayissomeday.net/blog-menu-nationalparks
So basically people who work their ass off all year can’t take a vacation to Yosemite because most people can not plan months ahead for a trip to Yosemite. Heck I can’t even be online to make a reservation at that time. I’m working. There should be a big parking lot just outside the entrance of each park entrance and the building to accept all first come first serve business to the park. US citizens should take priority over foreigners. Only a limited block of campsite should be allowed to be giving to foreigners.
Is there really no RV parking for a 40ft fifth wheel in Yosemite? 😭
Well you know you have to hit the blog to see where you will fit! 😂
These campgrounds were designed primarily for tent camping and then adapted to smaller trailers. Larger unit spaces have been created, but the campgrounds are space limited and you can get two spots in the spaces needed for a 40+ footer. Plus the roadways in the camping areas weren't designed for larger vehicles. The high country can be closed for 5-7 months every year and snow melt season brings big waterfalls and potential flooding. The last time we went, we bit the bullet and stayed at the Wawona Inn.
I have a 40 ft 5th wheel and camp in Wawona often. It's within the park and about a 40 minute drive into Yosemite Valley. There is a height restriction that keeps me from getting our trailer into the valley through the south entrance (FWY 41).
An I first? 🙂
We will be hitting Yosemite in the future! Thanks for the info.
Yes you are!
Remember this is CA and the way our governor is closing things down they will be reservation will be required, so don't get your hopes up.
Now there is a lottery to make a reservation and you pay $10.00 to try and get a Reservation this was just announced.
Only for one campground. You can find the info in the blog. It is only a trial.
California? Think I’ll just stay in Wyoming where I belong. 😉
Would love to see Yosemite, but it lies in the communist Commune of California, and will not enter the state due to their 2nd Amend. laws
We stayed in a RV Park outside Yosemite but within easy access. It was ideal with full hookups.