[pct-l] backpacker overflow site at TM

[ronyon at lycos.com (ron M smith)]

I stayed at the Tuolumne Meadows backpackers area in late July of last year and had a pleasant experience. I arrived late, but didn't have a problem finding a good camping spot. Lots of friendly people around. Not much noise in spite of the large number of campers in the area. Well worth the $5. Just bring the correct amount, since they use self-pay boxes.
-Ron

Becki,
I just spoke with the campground folks here in
Yosemite to confirm this:
You can count on getting sites at the backpackers area
in Tuolumne Meadows CG.  However, the cost is $5/per
person.  Since there are six of you, I'd suggest
checking back for a cancellation in the main
campground.  The person I spoke with said to keep
checking up to the day before you leave.  Also, half
the CG is on a first/come first/served "walk up"
system, so if you were to get here early in the day,
you can still try for a regular site.
check the web site at http://reservations.nps.gov, or
call 1 800 436 7275.
Have a great hike!
Katy
 
--- LivNLrn3R@aol.com wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I mostly read-n-glean from this list, but now have a
> question. I'm doing the 
> hike from Tuolumne Meadows to Happy Isles in late
> July with 5 other women, 
> spending Fri night at TM before taking off on Sat.
> We'll be arriving late in 
> the day and there are no more spaces to reserve at
> the regular campground. 
> Does the overflow area for backpackers just absorb
> everyone who needs it, or 
> is there a permit system or what? We want to spend
> one night before leaving 
> because one of our group has trouble with altitude.
> 
> Becki in CA
> _______________________________________________



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