Not only have I been in Angel Falls on my last camping trip, I've also ran past it on my most…read morerecent half marathon run! What a great and lovely place to run!!

We made it to Angel Falls! This place was easy to hike to…read moregood for kids too. The water is freezing and super clear. It was a hot day so we didn't mind taking a dip. The rocks are very slippery so please be careful. We had a chance to take a dip and dry off too. when in bass lake you need to make it to angel falls.

A nice, short hike for those who want to have something to do before or after checking into the…read morehotel for your Yosemite trip. The trail is uphill for about 20-25 minutes at a moderate pace, before going downhill slightly. There you will find "Glass Rock" where there is a lot of natural rock seating for you to enjoy the lake view. If you time it right, you can enjoy the sunset here, but make sure to bring a headlamp to assist with the return trip since it will be pretty dark by then. The hike uphill is grueling enough to make you squirm a little bit, but rewarding with a great view and seating. This area is really remote, with only a few road-side parking spots. To spot the "trailhead" look for the trail right next to the cut up logs. The trail is in average condition. Hopefully people can take better care of it by carrying out their own trash and adhere to "no trace" exploring. It seems someone also built a fire pit here too (not sure if that is legal).

Jackson Road/Nelder Grove/Big Sandy: 2026 July 21 (4 of 5)…read more No Access to Nelder Grove! Temperature: 78 F (We thought we'd hike before the temperature gets to 3 digits) Humidity: 51 (The air felt thick, sticky, and heavy and it felt hotter than what the temperature reads. We were not comfortable at all.) Air quality: The air smelled musty and damp, suggesting high pollutant in the air. Turning right from Jackson Road Trail, we followed the path into the forest. We wanted to see if the trail to Nelder Grove was open because it had been closed since the fire that killed 104 giant sequoias. The sign that was prominent for years was gone so we assumed the trail is open. It didn't take us long before the trail narrowed to half a foot wide and thickets of thorny brush lined both sides along the path. It was difficult to navigate so we turned around. We traced our way back and turned right towards Big Sandy, however, the humidity and air quality decided today is not the day for a long hike. All-in-all, we did only 5.64 miles. Overall, this wasn't a good hike day for us.

It is an arduous, lengthy and exhausting climb to the top of Mount Chipotle! At least when you are…read moredone, you can stop next door at the namesake restaurant or pop into Raleys for a beverage. Make sure to wear shoes with traction, bring sunscreen and pace yourself. It takes a while. (Please note that Mount Chipotle as of Christmas 2024 is open, but this is a bit of a community joke. We do hike up it, we do take a lot of photos, but in the end, this is an enormous sloped pile of dirt in the supermarket parking lot). So please come for other hikes to Oakhurst and stop here on the way.)

This is a great trail if you have dogs! We had a great day trip and walk. There were some beautiful…read morewildflowers. There was shade available but the trail itself was still pretty hot. Probably would pick a different time of the day to do this next time.

Pathetic…read more Advertised as a MEADOW Loop Trail. But - you are always separated from the meadow by about 10' of woods. Any time you can see meadow, it's really golf course. Nothing to see. You're straining to see meadow through the trees. But can't really see the meadow scenery. It's an old road, but it is in poor condition and I found it hard to walk on. The second half of the loop you are really near the road so hear all the vehicles driving by. I found this trail to be a pathetic waste of time and footsteps.

Good for family outings, clean air, very relaxing, so quiet and very nice environment!. We came…read morehere to celebrate Father's Day with my husband brother and his family!

Fun lake experience which makes for a great "beach day" when you're camping in the local area…read more There are many coves and areas to park and setup camp next to the water. On the north side of the lake are three pay parking lots. All three are viable and you don't need a 4x4. We set up around lot 3 one day and had a great time. Secret place. There's a free small parking lot in front of the Lake Watersports Marina. However if you drive south less than a mile from this marina you'll see a nondescript gravel road. Drive down this road then take the first left road and you'll see a small parking lot. This lot is right above the secluded beaches. Parking here will put your car much closer to your perfect beach spot. Tips - There are a few marinas on thia lake but I would NOT recommend the Sierra Marina. Their equipment, specifically their Kayaks are old and broken down. Also, they're not located in a good Kayak spot. I'd much rather recommend Shaver Lake Watersports for Kayaking.

Outdoorsy Yosemite Campsite was easy to locate even at night. It was about an hour and a half away…read morefrom Yosemite Valley so not too bad and the fact that it was so close to Bass Lake was great! So overall, the campsite was in a great location. Remote enough that it was peaceful but not isolated. Amenities we used which were bathrooms mainly were VERY well maintained and each lot had a faucet with water and an outlet as well as a bench. We noticed there was a laundromat, a park, a pool, and trash and recycle bins throughout the park. My only complaint was that it was all rock and that sucked for my back. We saw a mama bear and her cubs everyday and that was super cool.

We tent camped here for two nights in July 2026. For the facilities and amenities, I would give…read morethis venue 5/5 stars. We loved it! Our tent site was shaded and large. There are only about six tent sites as compared to numerous RV sites plus cabins and yurts. I am giving the business 2/5 stars. This is due to the extreme lack of safety promotion regarding regular black bears on site. We have tent-camped eight other times in bear country. In all circumstances, we were provided with and used a bear-proof food storage locker. We were coached by staff about bear safety (e.g., no food in tent or car, use bear locker and garbage receptacles, make noise if they approach, etc.). In these other settings, we observed multiple signs throughout the campgrounds reiterating bear safety. We were provided with dishwashing stations to minimize food residue on sites. While camping in bear country, we never saw a bear but knew to be quite cautious. When we checked in at Outdoorsy Yosemite, I was rapidly oriented to the facility such as the locations for bathroom, pool, etc. The employee then stated, "Keep your food out of your tent. Put away your food in your car when you're not at your site" and shifted to the next topic. I read between the lines, thinking, "I suppose we must be in bear country." As I flipped through the paper packet, I saw the alert I posted here. I observed two signs about bears in the campground. During our first evening we were informed by members that bears are regular visitors. The woman showed us multiple pictures of recent bear sightings, such as at campsites and outside the lounge. We realized we should be more careful than instructed. At 10:30 PM we put away all our food in our car. We had the trunk open for ten minutes as we waited for our teen to return with his toiletry bag. The remaining family was in our tent, just three feet from our car. I heard an extremely loud crash and looked out. An older cub had heaved out our cooler from the trunk and was scavenging. We emerged from the tent, making noise. The bear moved ten feet away. We got on the car horn and continued to make loud noises. It moved out of sight. The next morning, we saw a bear wandering the campground road. That evening, at about 10 PM, we were in the lounge enjoying a movie. My teen daughter returned to our site to get her water bottle. There was no food out - all was in the car with the trunk closed. She stopped short when she saw a very large bear (about 7 feet high) standing on hind legs at our picnic table, sniffing around, about 25 feet away. She slowly backed away and thankfully made her way back safely to our family. The next morning, we heard a bear in the greenbelt adjacent to our site. This was very unnerving. On our last morning, I asked to speak to the director, Kim. I appreciated her time and listening ear. I raised my concerns about the proximity and frequency of bears. She responded that this is bear country and that there are frequent bear sightings in nearby areas as well. Since this is not public property, the government cannot help and we will always have bears here. I stated that I completely understand; however, I asked what CAN be done, what IS in your control. I shared how we have tent camped in bear country, followed the strict and clear protocols, and never seen a bear. At Outdoorsy Yosemite, where bears are regularly sighted, the management by staff is noticeably passive. I had to infer that this is bear country from the orientation by the employee. There are no bear lockers. There are minimal signs. There is an attitude that it's normal to have black bears roaming around campsites, snooping in campsites, and that nothing bad will happen. I understand that these are not grizzlies, but they are still wild animals who deserve our respect and may not always act in a safe manner. From what I have read from the national parks, the more bears are around people, the more desensitized they get, the more they return, and the greater chance of incidence. It's quite concerning to know that you are tent camping in an area where bears regularly roam. I told Kim that although we loved the facility, we could not stay here again unless there were bear lockers and assurance of active communication about the regular bears on site. She said she is looking into bear lockers for tent sites only due to the expense and would share my input with the board. They do have bear-safe garbage receptacles. We learned from a member that we can wash dishes in the lounge; this would be an important feature for staff to highlight. Among other changes, all sites need bear lockers since bears can get into vehicles; if not, then at least provide centrally located, shared lockers for RVs & individual lockers for tent sites. I cannot recommend this venue - too stressful & unsafe!

Staff was attentive, patient, and kind. We had a great time. It was a great break from hiking…read more There were still great views from the trails.

We had an amazing time ! We rented the UTV and that was a…read moregreat time on the snow. We went at good time when there was fresh powder, just this last weekend. The UTv was in pristine shape, nd the team giving the team was So helpful and friendly. Would Recommend