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Apr 16, 2024 · Backcountry campgrounds at Little Yosemite Valley and near the High Sierra camps (Glen Aulin, May Lake, Sunrise, Merced Lake, and Vogelsang) are not part of the campground reservation system. A wilderness permit is required to stay at these campgrounds.
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At an elevation of 7,800 feet above sea level, Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp was established in 1929—nestled next to a magnificent waterfall and pool on the Tuolumne River. When you camp in one of the eight cabins here, you'll enjoy watching the sun set each evening with a stunning view of Mt. Conness in the distance.
Accessible with a strenuous uphill 1.2 miles hike from the May Lake parking lot, May Lake High Sierra Camp offers incredible views of the surrounding mountain wilderness. Here, peace and tranquility abound—perched high in the mountains next to a pristine lake. Known to photographers as a must-see location, the ridge behind the Camp offers magnifice...
Facing east, Sunrise Camp is famous for its unimaginably beautiful sunrises—as the sun peeks over the distant mountain ranges, casting vivid colors across the morning sky. Set next to a lovely alpine meadow, the Camp faces Mt. Florence and Mt. Clark beyond. The hiking is excellent here, as you’ll be starting from 9,400 feet above sea level. Built i...
Travel Alert:Merced Lake Camp will remain closed for the 2024 season The original High Camp at Yosemite, Merced Lake was established in 1916, and is the most remote of the High Camps. Located near Merced Lake, hikers tend to stay awhile and enjoy swimming, fishing and restful days along its shore. Because of the camp’s relatively low elevation (7,1...
Travel Alert:Vogelsang Camp will remain closed for the 2024 season The highest of the High Sierra camps at over 10,000 feet above sea level, Vogelsang was established in 1940 and is a great basecamp for hikes to the surrounding alpine lakes, including Evelyn Lake, Ireland Lake, Boothe Lake, Emeric Lake, and Vogelsang Lake. Here, you’ll find comfort...
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Set against a lovely alpine meadow, the Camp faces Mt. Florence and Mt. Clark. This camp offers some of the best hiking, as you’ll be starting from 9,400 feet above sea level. The Sunrise High Sierra Camp is the last camp on the fifty-mile High Sierra Camp Loop. Nine cabins provide beds for 34 guests.
The camp offers eight cabins that can accommodate 36 guests. May Lake High Sierra Camp. May Lake is the easiest High Sierra Campsite, located just one mile off Tioga Pass. It is a beautiful alpine lake with views of Mount Hoffmann.
Aug 22, 2019 · Yosemite's High Sierra Camps are a great way to see the Yosemite backcountry without having to sleep on the ground every night. They're just the thing if you like to hike and would love to see the mountains up close but think camping is what people did before God invented hotels.
What to Bring. High Sierra Tips. There’s no better, easier way to explore Yosemite’s higher terrain than staying at—or just dining at—one of our High Sierra Camps. With a little planning, your trip will be more enjoyable, safer, and more comfortable. Transportation.
