On July 12, 2012, we arrived at this campground, located just 5 miles outside the west entrance of the Yosemite National Park. We stayed for 4 nights. We came in from the opposite side from highway 395. Be prepared for a long steep grade to the entrance of the park. At times our coach shifted to 1st gear and 20 MPH. We made it to the top without incident and it certainly is beautiful at the 9500 foot high elevation. Some of the mountains here are solid rock. Since this was not a good year for snowfall, the waterfalls were quite sparce. Shortly after entering the park you will see some beautiful alpine meadows and lakes. Parking is very limited throughout the park, so we decided not to stop with our 65 foot rig.
We selected an open site in the campground for satellite reception. This campground offered full hookups with 50 amp electric and sewer on the Toulalome River. No cell phone or wi fi. They advertise wi fi in the clubhouse but it was not fast enough to read my e-mail. There is no pool, but people swim in the river. This park has the capability of being a 4 star resort if only they provide about $ one million maintenance upgrade. This is also a thousand trails resort. I rate this park M***.
We took Buddy for a day trip through the park one day for his daily swim and also hiked one trail to a big stand of redwood trees. We cut it short as Buddy in his old age was getting tired. We also observed Bridle Falls where Buddy was a hit with the crowd.
We will head home after this stop. It has been a great trip.
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