How to Choose a Suitable Site in Yosemite's Campgrounds
Note that the campsites at North Pines Campground are packed very closely together., Pick the best campsites for your needs: For the single best campsite, try site 506., Avoid the sites not mentioned in this guide if possible., Choose sites near the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Note that the campsites at North Pines Campground are packed very closely together.
If you are looking to spread out and enjoy some privacy in the great outdoors, North Pines is not the campsite for you. -
Step 2: Pick the best campsites for your needs: For the single best campsite
It is a shady site located near a bubbling rapid section of the river and sits in relative isolation from the other sites.
It cannot hold an RV.
Other good shady sites on the Merced river include sites 502, 504, 526, 524, 522 and
520.
Sunny sites that are pleasant include sites on the river, such as site
113.
Other sunny sites situated on the river but also located near the road, both in and out of the campground, are sites 101, 103 105, 107, 109 and
111.
One delightful spot is site
136.
This is a shady, relatively isolated site within view of Tenaya Creek. , They are the most crowded and do not provide riverfront access. , Suitable sites include sites 18, 37, 28, 39, 60 and
63.
These are great when the weather isn't too hot.
Be aware, however, that on a very hot summer's day, the lack of tree cover can make these campsites rather uncomfortable. , These are located in the back of the campground.
As such, they have some relative isolation and avoid the sun.
Suggested good sites include 87, 88, 89, 69, 70, 71, 53, 4 and
2. , However, many of them may be crowded and unappealing if you are seeking more solitude and space. -
Step 3: try site 506.
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Step 4: Avoid the sites not mentioned in this guide if possible.
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Step 5: Choose sites near the river.
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Step 6: Select shady spots if you prefer.
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Step 7: Be aware that there are some acceptable good sites not mentioned in this how-to.
Detailed Guide
If you are looking to spread out and enjoy some privacy in the great outdoors, North Pines is not the campsite for you.
It is a shady site located near a bubbling rapid section of the river and sits in relative isolation from the other sites.
It cannot hold an RV.
Other good shady sites on the Merced river include sites 502, 504, 526, 524, 522 and
520.
Sunny sites that are pleasant include sites on the river, such as site
113.
Other sunny sites situated on the river but also located near the road, both in and out of the campground, are sites 101, 103 105, 107, 109 and
111.
One delightful spot is site
136.
This is a shady, relatively isolated site within view of Tenaya Creek. , They are the most crowded and do not provide riverfront access. , Suitable sites include sites 18, 37, 28, 39, 60 and
63.
These are great when the weather isn't too hot.
Be aware, however, that on a very hot summer's day, the lack of tree cover can make these campsites rather uncomfortable. , These are located in the back of the campground.
As such, they have some relative isolation and avoid the sun.
Suggested good sites include 87, 88, 89, 69, 70, 71, 53, 4 and
2. , However, many of them may be crowded and unappealing if you are seeking more solitude and space.
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