UPPER RIVER - YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

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CAMPING CALIFORNIA

Upper River - Yosemite National Park


April 28, 2024

The Upper River Yosemite National Park camping area is a scenic spot nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. With breathtaking views of towering cliffs and roaring rivers, this camping area is a must-visit for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby points of interest include the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Glacier Point, and Half Dome.

The campground offers amenities such as drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. It is a first-come, first-served campground with 30 campsites available. An interesting fact about the area is that it is home to the largest granite monolith in the world, El Capitan.

The best time of year to visit the Upper River Yosemite National Park camping area is from June to September when temperatures range from the mid-60s to low 80s. It is important to note that the campground may experience heavy snow and road closures during the winter months. Overall, the Upper River Yosemite National Park camping area is a beautiful and peaceful spot for a camping trip in California's stunning natural landscape.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Vandeburg Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Evelyn Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Lewis Creek

Apache Trout Rainbow Trout

Manzanita Lake

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Brown Trout

Jackass Lakes

Almaco Jack Apache Trout Brook Trout

Finger Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Kelp Bass

Bigelow Lake

Apache Trout Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Lower Long Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout

California Creek

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

High Emigrant Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Alpine Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout

Kirkwood Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Brook Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Lillian Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Golden Trout Rainbow Trout

Junction Lake

Apache Trout Rainbow Trout

Koenig Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Anna Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Buck Lakes

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Isberg Lakes

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Fish Creek

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Lewis Lakes

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Twin Lakes (Bridgeport)

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Brook Trout

Lane Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Grizzly Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Avalanche Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO TRAILHEAD
Truckee Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 2, T9N, R18E TO CONFLUENCE WITH MOKELUMNE RIVER
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
HELL HOLE DAM TO ELLICOTTS BRIDGE
North Fork American Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 7, T11N, R18E TO BLAIR BRIDGE
Lake Tahoe Watershed, California
ELLICOTS BRIDGE TO BIG GRIZZLY CANYON
North Fork American Watershed, California
BIG GRIZZLY CANYON TO OXBOW RESERVOIR
North Fork American Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO SOUTH OF UPPER TRUCKEE ROAD (SEC LINE BETWEEN 17/20 INTERCEPTS RIVER AND UNNAMED TRIBUTARY)
Lake Tahoe Watershed, California
STATE HIGHWAY 50 TO 1/4 MILE NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 50
South Fork American Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH VAN HORN CREEK TO COSUMNES MINE ROAD
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
1/4 MILE NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 50 TO AVALANCHE LAKE
South Fork American Watershed, California

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