Half Dome above the Merced River in Yosemite Valley

Upper Pines Campground Guide

Upper Pines is one of the most useful Yosemite Valley basecamps if you can book it. Here’s how reservations work, how to read the layout, and what you can realistically reach on foot or by shuttle once your van is parked.
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Fairholme Campground - A canoe paddling on calm Lake Crescent between forested ridges in Olympic National Park

Fairholme Campground Guide for Lake Crescent

Fairholme is one of the easiest Lake Crescent campgrounds to use as a base for paddling, short hikes, and simple van travel. Here’s what to know about sites, fees, reservations, cold water, and why compact rigs fit best.
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