Wind from the thunderstorms increased fire activity, moving the fire toward the California-Nevada state line and U.S. Officials said the northeast portion of the fire remains a priority.įire mapping shows the fire has grown to about 42,000 acres and is moving in three directions, to the northeast towards the state line, to the northwest near Woodfords and Hope Valley and south toward Highway 4. Ground crews were assisted by helicopters and single-engine air tankers dropped retardant on Hawkins Peak to protect communications towers. High Sierra Camps themselves and Housekeeping Camp are lodging facilities managed by Yosemite Hospitality.Firefighters worked through the night and continued to mop up around Markleeville. A wilderness permit is required to stay at these campgrounds. (Closing dates refer to the day the campground closes the night before that is the last night to camp.)īackcountry campgrounds at Little Yosemite Valley and near the High Sierra camps (Glen Aulin, May Lake, Sunrise, Merced Lake, and Vogelsang) are not part of the campground reservation system.
Dump stations are available at Upper Pines Campground (all year), near Wawona Campground (summer only), and near Tuolumne Meadows Campground (summer only).Showers are not available elsewhere in the park. Showers are available at the Curry Village pool showerhouse.Campgrounds listed as having tap water have regular restrooms. Tap water and creek water: Campgrounds listed as having creek water have vault toilets (not regular restrooms).Learn more by reading through our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have a campground reservation for Upper Pines, Camp 4, Wawona, or Hodgdon Meadow Campgrounds, you don’t need an additional reservation.
In order to manage this event, reservations will be required for entry to Yosemite on: February 10–12, February 17–19, and February 24–26, 2023. This event attracts many visitors to a small area, causing traffic congestion, parking issues, safety concerns, and impacts to natural and cultural resources. This unique lighting effect happens only on evenings with a clear sky when the waterfall is flowing and when the sun is at the right angle in mid– to late February. Horsetail Fall can glow orange when it's backlit by sunset, which can make it appear to be on fire. All February reservations for Wawona, Camp 4, and Hodgdon Meadow Campgrounds will be released on December 15 at 7 am on. Reservations will be required at Camp 4, Wawona, and Hodgdon Meadow Campgrounds from February 1 through February 28 (these campgrounds normally operate on a first-come, first-served basis in February). Campground Reservations Required for February 2023
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