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.
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Step 1: Visit the website and book directly and/or call ahead to confirm their hours.
Step 2: If you are spending the night, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read the reviews, then call the hotel directly to book and ask for a romantic, kid-friendly or pet-friendly amenity if you need it.
Step 3: If you are flying, compare Flights. Book directly with the airline, add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
Step 4: Estimate your driving time using Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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