High Sierra Camps

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About High Sierra Camps

Imagine all the joy of backpacking without the burden of a heavy backpack filled with tents and cooking gear. That’s the appeal of the Yosemite High Sierra Camps, nestled high in the wilderness and surrounded by nothing but nature. Accessible on foot or by mule, once you’re here you’ll be free to explore the back country—carrying only a day pack as you head out each day. The five camps are spaced 6 to 10 miles apart along a loop trail. If you're new to wilderness travel, guided mule trips and guided hiking trips are available.

Yosemite High Sierra Camps have been a popular destination in Yosemite National Park since they were first established. Because of the demand, we’ve created a lottery system for reservations. Applications are accepted in October for the following year.

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Top Spots in or near Yosemite National Park

Watch the Sunset in El Capitan Meadow

Yosemite Village, California

After entering the park, keep driving the loop until you get onto Northside Drive, and then park once you are right below El Capitan (the 3,000ft granite monolith that is very hard to miss).Once you've parked, grab a blanket, snacks, and a beverage. With these items in hand, walk over to the eastern side of the meadow and stay on the designated path that goes past the fences and into the meado...

Hike to Eagle Peak via Rockslides Trail

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California

4.0

16.07 mi / 5568 ft gain

A Yosemite Valley trip in May has tourist filled buses, noisy car alarms, and crowded trails written all over it. Thus, I wanted to avoid the beaten path. Looking into possible destinations, John Muir once said in regards to Eagle Peak, "where the most comprehensive of all the views to be had on the north-wall heights are displayed." With a statement like this from John Muir, it is not to be mi...

Witness Yosemite's Firefall

Yosemite Village, California

5.0

0.1 mi / 0 ft gain

Over 5 million visitors flock to Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada Mountain Range every year to take in the geological splendor. While most visitors get to see the park's waterfalls, very few ever get to witness the Firefall. For two weeks between mid-late February, a small waterfall that cascades off the eastern side of El Capitan turns into a colorful explosion as the sun s...

Hike to Bridalveil Fall

Mariposa County, California

3.8

1.2 mi / 200 ft gain

Since most things you want to see in Yosemite require a hike, this place is a nice change to see something without having to walk for hours. From the parking lot it is just about a 10 minute walk to the falls.If you scramble up the rocks, you can get a nice view of the falls and the pond. It used to be bigger, but due to a recent rockslide, the majority of it has been filled in with rocks. This...

Hike to Union Point via Four Mile Trail

Mariposa County, California

6.09 mi / 3002 ft gain

Four Mile Trail is steep, but hikers efforts are more than rewarded. Union Point sits above Yosemite Valley at 6,332 feet - offering sweeping views of El Capitan and the valley entrance to the left, and North Dome / Half Dome & Clouds Rest to the right. You can also see Yosemite Falls straight ahead. The trail often closes in the winter due to snowfall - but can be scrambled / snowshoed i...

Glacier Point via Four Mile Trail

Mariposa County, California

5.0

9.59 mi / 3940 ft gain

Glacier Point is one of the highlights of Yosemite. The point is located at the end of Glacier Point Road. This viewpoint allows you to survey the entire Yosemite Valley and gives the viewer a captivating sight of Half Dome. It's a little bit of a tourist trap (especially during the summer season), but worth it. If you're up for hiking to the point at night, the stars are another amazing featu...

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