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Camping Suggestions-Norcal

Discussion in 'California' started by doc4216, Jan 13, 2019.

  1. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    Looking to go camping this summer but don't want to be right on top of other people. I know most campsites fill up pretty quickly which is why I am starting to look now for late July/early August time frame.

    Any one know of decent but not too popular/busy campgrounds in Sierra National Forest or north of Tahoe area? We have camped in Yosemite so trying to find somewhere new and less busy.

    Thanks for any suggestions.
     
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  2. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:15 PM
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    Do you want campsites with amenities or are you comfortable without?

    If you’re comfortable without, El Dorado, Toiyabe and Inyo Nationals forests have a lot of forest service roads open and there is dispersed camping. You’d just have to find the MVUM (motor vehicle use maps) and check with each forest to see what their standards are for dispersed camping.

    On the other side of Yosemite off Tioga Pass road there are several campsites outside the park.

    Another option, head further east out to Nevada. BLM land and NF service roads offer some excellent spots
     
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    Black Rock Desert in Nevada is also another option.
     
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  4. Jan 13, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    @4X4Runner Thank you for all the info. I remembered a little of what you had said but couldn't remember all of it.

    Also, it's adorable that you don't think you're coming with us!!! My friend is getting a 4R for her company car in February. She currently is using our GTI. When she gets hers, the three of us (you, her and us) are going for at least an overnighter. Aslo, there is another new runner coming to the island. My buddy just traded his M3 for a '19 TRD OR.
     
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    Hilarious! Is there anything the California government doesn't regulate??? Camp stove??? WOW! I have a nice portable propane fire pit for fire bans and well now regulated areas :confused:. Camping is always best with a fire.
     
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    At least it’s free. It expires on 31Dec of every year so you have to do it over again before you go camping each year
     
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    Does each person need one or just one permit per fire?
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:31 AM
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    I think one person should be good but...it is CA so who knows. It’s a 2 1/2 minute video and 8 question test so it’s not difficult.
     
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