Why not see Yosemite via a mule or on horseback !? Have you ever wanted to sleep at the foot of a mountain or wake up to the sound of the oceans waves gently crashing on the shore? Bathrooms are fine for a campground. Chilnualna, Big, Alder, and Bishop Creeks are major tributaries to the South Fork. Driving times may vary based on conditions. Although there is climbing for all abilities, these are serious walls. As the river exits Yosemite Valley, it cascades at an average gradient of approximately 70 feet per mile through the narrow, steep-sided Merced River gorge. $18/night The trail from Hodgdon Meadow to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias provides the opportunity to follow the Big Oak Flat Road and experience what it was like for people who used to enter the park before Hwy 120 was in place. Check out all of the Yosemite Camping options! Hiking the 2.5 to 3-mile roundtrip trails to the Tuolumne and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias are a popular activity at Hodgdon Meadow. I think it is 18 miles to Yosemite Village in the valley but with our 32 foot RV, this campground was right inside the gate. By clicking Agree and join Hipcamp, I agree to Hipcamps. The Middle Tuolumne River exits the park at an elevation of 5,000 feet and joins the South Fork Tuolumne River downstream of the park. For drinking water, either the campers bring their own potable water or they treat the available stream water by boiling or refilling. Discover and book tent camping, RV parks, cabins, treehouses, and glampingeverywhere from national parks to blueberry farms. It's home to spectacular scenery and numerous wilderness trailheads. If you prefer to travel on a two wheeled vehicle, then youre in luck! HODGDON MEADOW CAMPGROUND - Reviews (Yosemite National Park, CA) Recreation.gov! No-shows for any type of reservation will be charged a $20 service fee and the first night's fee.
