This is the second essay in a series about living in yosemite national park. Surviving yosemite valleyhow to navigate the roads. Get your bearings and learn the best places to camp, eat, hike, fish and stay with the interactive yosemite mariposa county map below. Camp 4 camp 4 is a campground in yosemite national park. Discover yosemite maps for the first timer and experienced traveler alike, theres a lot to take in when visiting yosemite mariposa county, including endless miles within yosemite national park. Osemite national park, california when i arrive at yosemites famous camp 4, considered the birthplace of modern rock climbing, i see almost 100 tents strewn across a bevy of campsites with international climbers milling about speaking german, french, spanish. It is highly sought after, especially during peak season due to location, low fee cost and lack of ability to reserve. Whether you just need to know where to camp nearby or you want to plan a free camping road trip, weve got you covered. Sep 21, 2016 how to get a firstcome, firstserved reservation and how early to get there at camp 4 and exploring yosemite village. Map of lodges located in yosemite national park, ca. During winter, camp 4 operates on a selfregistration basis. It became notable after world war ii as the hangout for rock climbers with many spending months.
Camp 4 has a dirt access route leading to many level sites, however, none is designated accessible and there are no designated accessible parking spaces. Yosemite national park has yearly closures for peregrine falcon protection march 1 july 15. Climbing in camp 4 boulders, yosemite national park. Supertopos climbing discussion forum is the worlds most popular community discussion forum for people who actively climb outdoors. Interactive map of yosemite national park search lodging, activities, points of interest inside the park and in the surrounding area. All require reservations and upper pines is open all year. Yosemite maps for visitors discover yosemite national park. During spring and fall, a campground ranger staffs camp 4 each day. Yosemite valley lodge yosemite lodge at the falls, often referred to informally within the park as the lodge is located in western yosemite village. Download a simple park map highlighting campgrounds 2 mb pdf 100 kb jpg. Joes guide to yosemite national park yosemite valley survival. You can also see an overview of the main hiking trails, but be sure to pick up an actual trail map before you head out into the backcountry.
Yosemite falls, mirror lake, the vernal fall trail, restaurants and shops, the visitor center, and other wonderful places to go are easily reached from the campgrounds by walking, cycling, or free shuttle. Court medical clinic chapel yosemite village wilderness center museum the ahwahnee curry village yosemite lodge nature center at happy isles glacier point lower yosemite fall trail tunnel view mirror lake. We were looking into camping at camp 4, however, i heard your whole group needs to be there in the morning when you sign up and unfortunately one group member cannot miss work and will be meeting up with us later in the day. For anyone staying at camp 4, getting around yosemite valley is easy on the free shuttle. Lower pines campground map nps north pines campground map nps upper pines campground map based on nps map camp 4 camp four walkin campground map climbers campground. How to stay at camp 4 yosemite, california duration.
Glacier point offers spectacular views of half dome and yosemite valley. One of the most recent entries to the national historic registry, camp 4 as it is commonly referred to is an internationally recognized campground in yosemite valley, that has for generations, been a base camp for visiting climbers to this internationally known climbing area. There is a single parking lot at the campground, and no driveways connecting to individual campsites, so visitors must carry their gear in. Camping in yosemites camp 4, the birthplace of modern rock. Camp 4 campground, yosemite national park tripadvisor. The campground address used here is a general yosemite national park address. This yosemite map shows most major park roads with notes about seasonal closings.
Just inquiring if anyone knows who makes the best map to either download or order. It is located near yosemite falls, on the north side of the valley. Favored by climbers bouldering nearby, or ascending adjacent towering granite walls to rock climb in yosemite valley. Download the official map to find your way around yosemite national park including park roads, trails, lakes, visitor centers, and the entrances. You can edit topo of this area, or you can simply add areas to this area using the form below the topo creator. Its also located close to the upper yosemite falls trail. Theres also a gift shop that sells basic groceries and firewood if you dont fancy heading all the way to the general store. Camp 4 a walkin campground near yosemite falls in yosemite valley, california. From 1971 to 1999, camp 4 was officially known as sunnyside walkin campground, but has been since renamed camp 4 in recognition of its historic status. Google maps 360 degree view you can scroll around of the campground.
Camp four has shared campsites and shared food lockers. Provides information on yosemite national park camp 4, yosemite national park, california including gps coordinates, local directions, contact details, rv sites, tent. Yosemite national park camp 4, yosemite national park, ca. Camp 4 campground yosemite is listed on the national register of historic places because of its association with the development of rock climbing within the yosemite valley. You can simply use your smart phones gps to find camping near you or even use our trip planner to plan your route from coast to coast. The campbase map provided here is accurate for the location of the campground. Entering yosemite valley proceed on southside drive towards the east. Rant camp 4 sucks supertopo rock climbing discussion topic.
This is the yosemite valley map showing the developed. Wood fires are permitted all year, however, from may through september, campfires in yosemite valley are only allowed between 5 pm and. Camp 4 campground yosemite np, yosemite national park, california. How to get a firstcome, firstserved reservation and how early to get there at camp 4 and exploring yosemite village.
Which is a great place to go to youre looking for some wifi, ice cream or food not prepared by yourself. Camp 4 is a walkup, firstcome firstserve camping area in yosemite valley. A significant historical center of rock climbing development during the middle of the 20th century. Camp 4 is very close to yosemite village, 5 minute drive and you are at the general store or at rhe bus stop. Most of the rangers were pretty unfriendly but i guess theyd just seen too much of the tourists already. California, camp 4 campground, yosemite national park. Camp 4 in yosemite national park california is a campground rv park that has easy access for cyclists looking to ride bikes. May 01, 2018 camp 4 conviniently has a shuttle bus stop and is next to yosemite lodge. Yosemites storied camp 4, a birthplace of rock climbings modern age and an enduring mecca for the adventurous, has been honored with a spot on. Download a free copy of the official yosemite national park map before your yosemite vacation. I am planning on hiking half dome next month, and by the time we got our permit and went to book a campsite, they were all full. Yosemite camping is very popular, so make your reservations early.
A popular campground to this day for climbers from all over the world, camp 4 has food lockers, picnic tables, fire pits and more. This is the main yosemite park map showing yosemite trails, roads. Shuttles deliver visitors to almost all the favorite attractions in the valley. High sierra camp by reservation only horseback riding food service and lodging picnic area ranger station gas station paved road unpaved road visiting yosemite wilderness on foot visiting yosemite national park by road free wilderness permits are required yearround for all overnight trips into yosemite wilderness. Download the official yosemite park map pdf my yosemite park. Please read for the latest updates on closures impacting our operations.
Space is available on a perperson basis and you can register for up to the maximum stay limit you dont need to register every day. Rock climbing in camp 4 area, yosemite national park. Camp 4 is located in yosemite valley near yosemite valley lodge. The camp is located in the sierra national forest on bass lake, 15 miles from yosemite national park. On june 14, 2012, the superintendent of yosemite national park released a comprehensive rockfall hazard report for yosemite valley floor. Nov 26, 2019 download a free copy of the official yosemite national park map before your yosemite vacation. Upper pines, lower pines, north pines and camp 4 are located in yosemite valley. Rant camp 4 sucks supertopos climbing discussion forum is the worlds most popular community discussion forum for people who actively climb outdoors. How to stay at camp 4 yosemite, california youtube. Yosemite as a number of developed campgrounds spread out throughout the park.
Its a popular spot for climbers as there is bouldering within the site. Google maps 360 degree view you can scroll around of the campground the map below has the campsite numbers, location of the restrooms, the trailhead for the upper yosemite falls hike and the location of the largest boulder within the campground, columbia boulder, or big columbia, which has the worlds most famous boulder problem. Shows where park campgrounds are located yosemite valley campgrounds. First come, first serve campsite in yosemite valley. A campground ranger patrols camp 4 throughout the day but does not oversee the registration as they do the rest of the year.
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