looking for Remote Tent Camping Spot in Sierras

[MrMarco]

Hi All,

I'm looking to get out of town with the GF and kid on the 4th of July weekend. I know camping spots near LA will be packed, so in order to avoid all the knuckleheads we want to try to camp somewhere peaceful. We're looking for a remote location to camp near a lake or river within 4-5 hours drive of LA. I'm thinking somewhere near Bishop or Mammoth, or maybe even in the Kern area. I haven't camped in these areas before and with all the Park closures recently, I thought I'd check with the experts here on Calguns first. Does anyone have an idea of where we can go? Thanks!

[problemchild]

Hi All,

I'm looking to get out of town with the GF and kid on the 4th of July weekend. I know camping spots near LA will be packed, so in order to avoid all the knuckleheads we want to try to camp somewhere peaceful. We're looking for a remote location to camp near a lake or river within 4-5 hours drive of LA. I'm thinking somewhere near Bishop or Mammoth, or maybe even in the Kern area. I haven't camped in these areas before and with all the Park closures recently, I thought I'd check with the experts here on Calguns first. Does anyone have an idea of where we can go? Thanks!

Remote peaceful campground or middle of nowhere?

There ia a tiny little not-very-well-known campground on a river full of trout just off tioga pass up from 395 about 3-4 miles on the left. Dont tell anyone......ssssshhhhhhhhhh

My dog approves of it.

http://www.michaelkdickson.com/webjunk/Sierras%202010%20May%20/

The entrance to the campgrounds




The river




Lakes up the road a few miles

[hella agg]

Remote peaceful campground or middle of nowhere?

There ia a tiny little not-very-well-known campground on a river full of trout just off tioga pass up from 395 about 3-4 miles on the left. Dont tell anyone......ssssshhhhhhhhhh

My dog approves of it.

http://www.michaelkdickson.com/webjunk/Sierras%202010%20May%20/

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The entrance to the campgrounds
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The river
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Lakes up the road a few miles
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That spot looks amazing for truck camping. Does it stay fairly vacant year round? I'd definitely be interested in finding a site like this one. Unfortunately, I'm unfamiliar with the directions listed and I'm lead to believe it's in Southern CA? If one were able to target shoot, that would seal the deal.

[problemchild]

That spot looks amazing for truck camping. Does it stay fairly vacant year round? I'd definitely be interested in finding a site like this one. Unfortunately, I'm unfamiliar with the directions listed and I'm lead to believe it's in Southern CA? If one were able to target shoot, that would seal the deal.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=tioga+pass+highway+395&aq=&sll=37.911159,-119.180374&sspn=0.134351,0.298691&ie=UTF8&st=105250506097979753968&rq=1&ev=zi&split=1&filter=0&radius=9.78&hq=tioga+pass+highway+395&hnear=&ll=37.911159,-119.180374&spn=0.134351,0.298691&z=12

[speeddreamz]

Neat, is it a registered camp ground? Like under the jurisdiction of the USDA forest service etc.

[EL_NinO619]

The is a sweet little spot i stayed at sequoia. Its camp ground South Fork. Completely remote campground on a river. No running water and while i was there for 8 days never saw one person including a ranger.

[OHOD]

Try Bull Run Lake in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness located in the Stanislaus NF.

This lake is beautiful, but it's a couple of mile hike to get there. You can't drive.
If you want quiet, this is it.

North on Hwy 5, East CA 4, continue up to the Sierras.
When you get to Lake Alpine you will probably see allot of people.
Continue on CA 4 till you come to Stanislaus Meadows on the right, park your car or truck, grab your pack and follow the trail.

You will need a map. The trail is well marked but you should have one anyway.

There is a road that goes from Stanislaus Meadows and ends up as a trail head. In between, you can drive your car or truck in there. It is off the beaten path and you would probably only see hikers walking by. You can camp right there in the woods near the meadow.
I've seen cow hands camping and taking care of their cattle in the nearby fields.

[OHOD]

Ah ha!

Your pooch has giardia!!!!!!

I like seeing pictures of your dog. Add them when you can.

[glockman19]

I have had good times at Lake Ellery and Saddlebag Lake.

Take Hwy 395 to Hwy 120 west...The campground is just before the Entrance to Yosemite.

High Country, Cool to cold at nights.

[SoCal_Sapper]

Problemchild. Your breakfast picture just made my stomach rumble with hunger. That place looks beautiful.

[glock_this]

Does it stay fairly vacant year round?

It was... until now

[Kid Stanislaus]

Any campground you can drive up to is not "remote" by any stretch of the imagination. "Remote" involves some hiking on a trail.

[problemchild]

Ah ha!

Your pooch has giardia!!!!!!

I like seeing pictures of your dog. Add them when you can.

That was one of the two weekends he got Guardia

[m98]

Problemchild. Your breakfast picture just made my stomach rumble with hunger. That place looks beautiful.

That's why the pup is sittin next to the grill. Just waitn for his plate. Lol

[Southwest Chuck]

Any campground you can drive up to is not "remote" by any stretch of the imagination. "Remote" involves some hiking on a trail.

Not true by any stretch of the imagination. Properly equipped 4x4's can get you places where you won't see anyone for weeks at a time. Ask me how I know