Yosemite National Park: Camping, Hiking, & Food
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Yosemite National Park: Camping, Hiking, & Food
Jenny & Stephen | Happy Trailz
Are you ready to step foot into arguably the most iconic national park in the world?! If you are looking for majestic granite cliffs, ancient sequoia trees, or 2,000-foot-tall waterfalls, Yosemite National Park is your spot!
Yosemite is our favorite place in the US and we genuinely are so happy you are going to experience it. Snagging the perfect campground site is very competitive but this guide will help make your planning a breeze!
This guide includes:
- 6 campgrounds / 2 HipCamps ⛺️
- 7 hiking trails / scenic stops 🥾
- 5 food recommendations 🌯
- 2 local grocery/general stores 🛒
- Direct links to all campgrounds, hikes, and restaurants 🔗
Happy Trailz is a camper van business based out of San Diego and we have been to Yosemite numerous times! Check us out on instagram! @happytrailz.us
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Camping:
We're campers so we believe the best way to experience Yosemite is by camping at one of the thirteen campgrounds throughout the park. We narrowed down the list to our personal favorites and ones that we'd highly recommend. Check out the notes for additional details on each campground! All campsites are booked through recreation.gov.
We also love HipCamp which is a platform similar to Airbnb but for unique camping stays! We added two HipCamps that we've stayed at that are about 45 mins to an hour outside of the park just in case you struggle to reserve a campsite.
Campgrounds:
Upper Pines Campground
@happytrailz
This is one of the most popular campgrounds due to its location in the heart of the valley near the famous El Capitan and Half Dome. The spots are not spacious so expect to be close to your neighbor but the location is worth it in our opinion.
It's important to stay updated on when campgrounds open for booking and to be online early to snag a spot!
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Lower Pines Campground
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This is our favorite campground! It is very popular so booking early is needed but we love it due to its relaxed vibe and it being close to the banks of the Merced River. The campground only has 60 sites and its nestled near many great trails.
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North Pines Campground
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Another great campsite in a great location! We haven't been to this campground but we've heard it has all necessary amenities.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jenny & Stephen | Happy Trailz
We’re Jenny & Stephen! We own a camper van rental business based out of San Diego and we couldn’t happier you found us!
All of our guides and maps are focused on camping and hiking with a sprinkle of food/restaurant recommendations!
With countless years of travel experience, we’re hoping to provide you with the best camping guides possible to make your trip the most memorable one you’ve experienced. Our guides are different from others…we ensure we personally have visited the area 3+ times to ensure we provide you with the best trip itinerary possible.
Please don’t hesistate to reach out if you have any questions and we hope your trip is amazing! 🫶🏻
📧: happytrailzsd@gmail.com
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