Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is well-known by climbers throughout the world, thanks to its granite rock formations known as El Capitan and Half Dome. The professionals also that camping in Yosemite is either a willingness to just “wing it” for a same-day reservation or a need for advance planning. The national park offers thirteen different campgrounds with various availability. A reservation is required at car campgrounds year-round, and they often fill up months out. This probably due to the stunning natural beauty of Yosemite. There are also a handful of first-come, first-served campgrounds.

Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, Phone: 307-344-7381

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