Name: Springing on down to Yosemite 2024
Start: 2024-05-20T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-05-23T12:00:00-07:00

This is a 3 night trip based in Yosemite Valley.

I am shooting for Upper Pines campground. There are cabins, tent cabins and other lodging to look at. Several of us made the effort and had a great time last year.

May is the perfect time of year for an adventure to beautiful Yosemite. Dogwoods are blooming, and it is relatively quiet and less crowded. We will Explore, Bike and Hike, no kayaking.

For those who do not stay in the valley there is plenty of nearby parking at Curry Village and along the roads where you can park for the day and hang out with the group.

**READ CAREFULLY**
**CAMPING** \- YES it is VERY challenging to get a campsite\. But it can be done\! **Reservations open on January 15, 7AM on Recreation.gov. There are 3 main campgrounds in the valley, Upper Pines, Lower Pines and North Pines. There are also some other smaller campgrounds. Check them all out at Recreation.gov. You will need to be online and logged into your Recreation.gov account ready to hit buttons at 7AM.** You may need to move sites as it will be harder to get 3 nights in one spot. Be flexible! If you don’t get a site…do not despair. Some may be able to share and sites come available frequently. I use a service called Campnab. This site searches for openings and cancellations. They then notify you of an opening that you will need to jump on! Using this service is how I usually book Yosemite.

There are no hook ups and a free dump site. Entrance is free and campsites half price with senior pass.

**Valley Lodging**
Yosemite lodge, Camp Curry cabins, Tent cabins even the Ahwahnee, are options that fill up fast and early. They may already be full, but you can find many options here:

https://www.nationalparkreservations.com/park/yosemite-national-park/lodges

**Other Options**
Check out nearby rentals, cabins and houses through VRBO or other site. Some are inside the park and close to the valley. There are also several resorts, lodges and hotels around the park.

There are several places to eat and shop in the valley. The pizza deck in Curry Village is a favorite!

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