YOSEMITE CAMPING

I just love camping - especially Yosemite camping! And for me - camping in a tent is the very best way to go! Why? Because you have all the smells and sights and sounds of your environment right there! There's next to nothing between you and Mother Nature.

WHAT'S YOSEMITE CAMPING LIKE?

Imagine waking up to the smell of pine trees and the noisy chatter of Steller's Jays, then wriggling around inside your sleeping bag to put your clothes on 'cause it's too cold to get out of bed otherwise;

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And starting a fire in the fire pit to get the coffee going, then sitting back in your camp chair, warming your hands around a steamy mug, feet propped on the edge of the fire pit as a 4-point buck eyes you on his way through your camp;

And having the kids come out of their tent sleepy-eyed, and crawl up in your lap to cuddle and get warm;

There's nothing like sitting around the campfire at the end of a beautiful day & after a great dinner of hot dogs and beans (surely it's the best food you've ever tasted!), while you roast marshmallows and sing camp songs, or tell ghost stories;

Or having your young son play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" on his flute - the haunting notes floating through the forest - and the campers around you applauding his efforts;

Or falling asleep to the sound of the wind soughing through the tree tops as you snuggle, warm and cozy, in your sleeping bag.

There's absolutely nothing to compare with camping in Yosemite Park!

By the way, if you're looking for helpful camping information, I can recommend this website to you: Smart Hiking and Camping Tips. Lots of great camping tips!

SOME GENERAL RULES FOR YOSEMITE CAMPING

There are 13 campgrounds in Yosemite National Park, some in Yosemite Valley, and some in the High Country. And the following rules apply to all of them:

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• Beware of Bears!
  All food items, sundries that have a smell (like toothpaste), etc. must (for your own safety) be stored in the food lockers provided for that purpose. Bears are very clever at breaking into cars!
• Campfires
  Campfires are allowed in all campgrounds at all times, except - between May 1st & October 1st in the Valley. During those months, campfires in the Valley are allowed between 5 pm & 10 pm.
• Camp in Campgrounds Only
  There's no camping (or sleeping in cars) allowed outsided of designated campgrounds, unless you have a Wilderness Permit.
• Maximums
  No more than 6 people and 2 vehicles per campsite; no more than 30 days camping per year (during summer months your camping is limited to 14 days).
• Pets
  Pets, properly attended and leashed, are allowed in all campgrounds except Camp 4, Tamarack, Porcupine, & group sites.
• Quiet Hours
  Quiet hours in campgrounds are 10 pm to 6 am.
• Wastewater
  All camp wastewater must be properly disposed of.
• Restroom Outlets
  Plugging extension cords into restroom outlets is not allowed.

I hope that listing the above rules will help you to know what to expect and how to prepare for your camping experience at Yosemite National Park!

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