Backpack to North Dome in Yosemite

To stay overnight in Yosemite without a reserved campsite requires a "Wilderness Permit" to camp, but you can camp anywhere. However, any fires need to be in pre-made fire pits (so rangers can know where to check for fires)

Day 1 - Hike in from the Porcupine Trailhead off of Tioga Road in to views of half dome (possible day hike if thats all you have time for). Find a place to camp for the night - there's fire pit located at the top of the ridge with awesome views for an overnight stay.

Day 2 - Embark on your hike to top of North Dome, which should take a few hours. Take some time to enjoy the best views of Half Dome in the valley. In the afternoon begin the hike back towards the trailhead to get some water from stream. Along the way, take a 0.5-mile detour to Indian Rock (pictured) to check out a really cool rock structure. Make camp in woods for for the night. Note, there are plenty of fire rings off the trailhead - they take some searching for but look for clearings and then search around them.

Day 3 - Make your way back to car, pack up your gear, and drive 7-miles north to Tenaya Lake for a COLD "shower" after two days in the woods. Then head home.