2008 Camp Swank - Page 23

Not Afraid · 03-04-2008, 02:24 PM

OK. Pending a return phone call from a ranger confirming that Sheep Creek will even be OPEN in early June....... I'm going to suggest we do the following:

Sheep Creek
June 5-9 (or 10)

Following Memorial day weekend (and prior to school being out) the Kings Canyon campgrounds are REALLY deserted. So deserted that they may not have them all open in June. In my experience, Sheep Creek and Sentinel open first, Canyon View and Moraine open last. But, like I said, I'm waiting confirmation (if they even know). In any case, choosing that first weekend in June will give us the BEST opportunity for choosing the Sheep Creek Campsites of our swank dreams.

The following is a google earth map of the area. The campgrounds from left to right are:
Sheep Creek
Sentinel
Canyon View
Moraine

Kevy Baby · 03-04-2008, 02:48 PM

It certainly is a more logistical challenge.

Not Afraid · 03-04-2008, 02:50 PM

If we really want to do Yosemite, I suggest we go off season (or early season) and stay at the Lodge.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 03-04-2008, 03:01 PM

I'm all for Kings Canyon.
I'm all for Yosemite.
I'd go to both. I'd go to just one.
If thats our cup of tea
Just as long
as I don't see Kevy's Shlong...

bornieo's camp swank poem.

innerSpaceman · 03-04-2008, 03:14 PM

Well, let's put Yosemite off the table for now. Camping is only even worth gambling for during the time Gus Gus and Disneyphile are on or getting ready for or recovering from the Cruise (with the further proviso that they've taken 2 weeks off from whatever do that cruise).

So ... assuming we want to camp this year and not lodge this year, let's do King's Canyon in early to mid June.

If we want to Lodge this year, that's a whole different experience. But again, I would recommend it for the earliest possible dates ... late May, early June that may or may not (or june or june not) conflict with the cruise again.

It's just that if we are never going to take a chance on non-reserved White Wolf for Yosemite Swank Camp, I'd like to arrange a lodge trip for this year or next.

I hate to say it ... but this whole mess requires a poll with zilliontul options.

Kevy Baby · 03-04-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

(with the further proviso that they've taken 2 weeks off from whatever do that cruise)

Uh, yeah; don't get me started on THAT detail.

Morrigoon · 03-04-2008, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

If we want to Lodge this year, that's a whole different experience. But again, I would recommend it for the earliest possible dates ... late May, early June that may or may not (or june or june not) conflict with the cruise again.

It's just that if we are never going to take a chance on non-reserved White Wolf for Yosemite Swank Camp, I'd like to arrange a lodge trip for this year or next.

Just wanted to say I really like the idea of a lodge trip for next year. That's probably how I want to do Yosemite the first time (unless you count when I was 6 months old, in which case that's exactly how I did it.)

Not Afraid · 03-04-2008, 03:24 PM

There's also housekeeping camps and tent cabin options in White Wolf. Also, for 2008 the tentative opening dates and closing of White Wolf are Fri. June 13 to Sun. September 21.

The will often times "unofficially" open the high sierra campgrounds earlier if the roads are clear and the post-winter maintenance has been done. This has been a larger snow year (but not terrible) so it's a crap shoot.

Oh, the other thing to consider about Kings Canyon, because of the wonderful snow pack, the river will be INCREDIBLE and not like the sad river it was last year. Also, the wildflowers will be starting to bloom at that elevation in June, so it should be very pretty in the meadows. BUT, keep in mind, there is not as much to do in Kings Canyon as there is in Sequoia or Yosemite.

Kevy Baby · 03-04-2008, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

BUT, keep in mind, there is not as much to do in Kings Canyon as there is in Sequoia or Yosemite.

Well, that just leaves more time for drinking and...

Oh, wait.

Not Afraid · 03-04-2008, 03:27 PM

Yup.

I always miss river-chilled crisp white wine when I'm camping in Kings Canyon.

Ok. I've made my own suggestions and recommendations bassed on what i know or have experienced. I've also spent as much time as I have on this today. Unless i get a call back from the ranger, I'm done for now. You guys decide what you want to do.

03-04-2008, 02:24 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	OK. Pending a return phone call from a ranger confirming that Sheep Creek will even be OPEN in early June....... I'm going to suggest we do the following: Sheep Creek June 5-9 (or 10) Following Memorial day weekend (and prior to school being out) the Kings Canyon campgrounds are REALLY deserted. So deserted that they may not have them all open in June. In my experience, Sheep Creek and Sentinel open first, Canyon View and Moraine open last. But, like I said, I'm waiting confirmation (if they even know). In any case, choosing that first weekend in June will give us the BEST opportunity for choosing the Sheep Creek Campsites of our swank dreams. The following is a google earth map of the area. The campgrounds from left to right are: Sheep Creek Sentinel Canyon View Moraine
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03-04-2008, 02:48 PM	#2
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	It certainly is a more logistical challenge. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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03-04-2008, 02:50 PM	#3
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	If we really want to do Yosemite, I suggest we go off season (or early season) and stay at the Lodge.
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03-04-2008, 03:01 PM	#4
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	I'm all for Kings Canyon. I'm all for Yosemite. I'd go to both. I'd go to just one. If thats our cup of tea Just as long as I don't see Kevy's Shlong... bornieo's camp swank poem.
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03-04-2008, 03:14 PM	#5
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Well, let's put Yosemite off the table for now. Camping is only even worth gambling for during the time Gus Gus and Disneyphile are on or getting ready for or recovering from the Cruise (with the further proviso that they've taken 2 weeks off from whatever do that cruise). So ... assuming we want to camp this year and not lodge this year, let's do King's Canyon in early to mid June. If we want to Lodge this year, that's a whole different experience. But again, I would recommend it for the earliest possible dates ... late May, early June that may or may not (or june or june not) conflict with the cruise again. It's just that if we are never going to take a chance on non-reserved White Wolf for Yosemite Swank Camp, I'd like to arrange a lodge trip for this year or next. I hate to say it ... but this whole mess requires a poll with zilliontul options.
	Submit to Quotes

03-04-2008, 03:24 PM	#8
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	There's also housekeeping camps and tent cabin options in White Wolf. Also, for 2008 the tentative opening dates and closing of White Wolf are Fri. June 13 to Sun. September 21. The will often times "unofficially" open the high sierra campgrounds earlier if the roads are clear and the post-winter maintenance has been done. This has been a larger snow year (but not terrible) so it's a crap shoot. Oh, the other thing to consider about Kings Canyon, because of the wonderful snow pack, the river will be INCREDIBLE and not like the sad river it was last year. Also, the wildflowers will be starting to bloom at that elevation in June, so it should be very pretty in the meadows. BUT, keep in mind, there is not as much to do in Kings Canyon as there is in Sequoia or Yosemite.
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03-04-2008, 03:27 PM	#10
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Yup. I always miss river-chilled crisp white wine when I'm camping in Kings Canyon. Ok. I've made my own suggestions and recommendations bassed on what i know or have experienced. I've also spent as much time as I have on this today. Unless i get a call back from the ranger, I'm done for now. You guys decide what you want to do.
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