Beyond Yosemite Valley
Wonderland Waterfalls Campout!
Hetch Hetchy is a grand landscape garden, one of nature's rarest and most precious mountain temples.
~John Muir
We are bringing you to one of our favorite hidden gems in Yosemite! You can expect gushing waterfalls, the clearest lakes, inviting swimming holes, hikes with a bit more solitude, and so much more. There's so much more to the park beyond of the valley... in fact, some of the BEST spots in Yosemite are actually located outside of the valley. Let's get off the beaten path, and explore the gorgeous backcountry of Yosemite!
We are exploring a special part of the park, Hetch Hetchy and beyond Yosemite Valley! Within steps of our campground, we will have access to endless miles of hiking trails in one of the most scenic locations on the planet. Plus, this is a great time of year to visit Yosemite! The swimming holes are begging you to jump in them.
We have a weekend itinerary planned with all of our favorite Yosemite things, hiking, biking, incredible photography opportunities, home-cooked meals and campfire hangouts! Getting Yosemite reservations can feel as impossible as winning the lottery. Well, we won and we're sharing it with you! This is going to be an awesome campout, avoid FOMO and sign up soon!
We have 2 nights camping, and 1.5 days to explore!
Why you should come:
Do you love Yosemite, but are tired of all the crowds and traffic in Yosemite Valley? We have a couple campsites located in one of our favorite campgrounds near the western edge of the park... which is removed from all that Valley traffic. It's guaranteed to be less busy and we'll definitely be able to experience Yosemite's more tranquil side.
We'll have an active agenda for the weekend, but there will still be plenty of time to hang out at the campsite with other UD members, relax by the river and enjoy food and drinks in camp. These reservations sell out a half year in advance and are crazy hard to get, and we are so thankful to have scored multiple sites this year.
 
Our Weekend Adventure Includes:
- Reservation for 2 nights at a established campsite
- Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
- Lunch on Saturday
- Dinner on Saturday
- light campfire food on Friday - make sure to get dinner on your way to camp (ask us for suggestions)
- Maps, logistics for hikes, experienced itinerary
- Snacks and water for hikes
- Tons of fun activity options with other great members: Hike the Yosemite insider view of the park, go dip your toes in the river, and visit a grove of giant sequoias
- Memorable weekend with new/old UD friends
What to Bring:
- BYOB
- Personal snacks
- Personal camp gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, personal items)
- Sun protection
- Comfortable clothes + hiking shoes
- Day pack for hiking
- We will send out a detailed packing list to those signed up as the trip nears
Attire: Please pack in layers with synthetic outdoor wear for both dry and wet weather. Weather in this season can vary greatly. As the date approaches, UD will update members with weather forecasts and specific attire needs. Please bring comfortable camp shoes and sturdy, comfortable hiking boots. If you are coming with new boots, please be sure to have broken them in on previous excursions prior to coming to Yosemite.
Come see why the Father of National Parks, John Muir said,
"No temple made by hands can compare with Yosemite."
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