Stanilaus Boondock | Wild Camping

November 15th, 2023 by lazylacquerware12

Perfect spot to sleep, we were 2 cars and 1 RV.

October 21st, 2023 by faye.chaplin

As described. Bumpy road but fine. Flat and Dusty when dry. Tree still down but you can park in front of the log and use the space behind. There is also a larger space for multiple vehicles. We were not alone - whole area busy due to proximity to YNP. Lots of people turn up after dark. NOTE toilet paper is rubbish so don’t leave it behind no one wants to see that!! Also maybe if people are on holiday maybe renting vans (not used to the lifestyle) welcome! But just please be courteous if you’re going to arrive late don’t slam your rental van doors many times people are sleeping in the vehicle you parked 10ft away from!

September 25th, 2023 by jarhoades14

Small road off of 120. A little rough getting in. Seems like a fallen tree blocked most of the side road up but there are still a few spots closer to the main road. No verizon service but close to the lodge. Seems decent.

August 8th, 2023 by iboucher_99

Nice and quiet but to get in there is a lot of potholes!! We had 2 nights here and near Yosemite Park

July 9th, 2023 by 8fates

Road in was a little rough as described but was able to make it in my Honda Accord just go slow and avoid the huge pot holes. Was joined by another car around 10pm. Was able to use the bathroom and lodge wifi a short walk down the road. Highly recommended this place to anyone going to Yosemite. (Also don’t know if it’s still there but there was a jar of weed left behind on the stump at the back of the site. I didn’t take as i’m sober but the next person to stay here could get lucky!)

July 6th, 2023 by au.laviron

The road is reopened and all the spots of this loop are accessible and all were used last night.
Really quiet and the asphalt is in good condition

May 15th, 2023 by gabriela-linhares

The road is close due construction repair

October 8th, 2022 by martial.igor

Very nice spot, very quiet.
We were only 3 for this saturday night.

September 12th, 2022 by astridvdgun

We arrived here on Saturday afternoon and all places on the road were full except for the one along the road. Sunday evening there was nobody though! Great spot, a short bumpy ride there, but we made it with our 2W van in the dry season (looks like it gets muddy in winter though). Pretty spot with lots of space and very level. However, a bit sad to see that behind in the forest many people left toilet paper and some trash. Please take care of spots better and take your trash. Toilet paper is not biodegradable!

Also: nice that you can easily go to the Rusk Creek lodge, where you can park your van on the low spots (without bothering anyone) and catch some decent WiFi signal for a little bit. Looks like a beautiful place to stay as well if your budget would allow.

September 7th, 2022 by Judy

Great spot, very close to Yosemite entrance! Quiet :)

August 16th, 2022 by peggyann.boucher

Very nice place in the forest. No mosquitoes tonight, and it was not too hot either, even if it was 37 degrees this afternoon. Large place on sand, clean.
It was rough to get to the spot. I would not recommend big rig.

Très bel éclairci dans la forêt. Pas de moustiques ce soir! Assez frais malgré le 37 degrés de cet après midi. On s'endort au son des criquets! :) l'entrée est un peu cahoteuse, je ne recommanderais pas de grosses roulottes..

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June 19th, 2022 by Jennifer

Super easy to get to, right off of 120. One spot is long enough for a full-length RV. There’s another flat spot with enough room for 2-4 cars or vans. Even a teensy bit of Verizon cell service!

April 4th, 2022 by yardguy00

nice spot..close to the lodge and could hear children frolicking. no Verizon data despite it occasionally saying 2 bars lte

October 21st, 2021 by PT

This is a really great spot. The drive in off 120 was a little further than I expected. Especially when carrying a 5000 pound truck camper, but found the decent size spot which is large enough for a few good size RVs. The are is very clean; no trash anywhere! Nice to see that. This is a perfect spot to stay overnight to get an early start into Yosemite.

June 29th, 2021 by Val.lo2011

Not sure if it’s the time of year but I went to 2 different spots on Hardin Flat Road and was infested by mosquitoes. I’ve never seen so many in my life. Would not recommend staying in a tent as there was 100s of mosquitoes and yellowjackets swarming outside. If you stay here, idle for a bit and check out the bug situation first. Other than that, it’s great and near the entrance to Yosemite. 50 min drive to Half Dome

May 6th, 2021 by Theacaciatree

there is a lot of options for parking along this road. we didn't stay at these exact coordinates because not all the spots are marked on this app. it was pretty quiet but the road is thin, so beware with a big rig, you may have trouble turning around. we were able to in a 25 ft skoolie but it was tight. this national forest was so pretty! and very close to two of the yosemite entrances.

October 22nd, 2020 by Carleythenomad

Beautiful and quiet! It’s the closest spot to the entrance of Yosemite which made it even better. The first night it was just and another car and the second night there were 5 of us spread out. It says no camping on the road up and the first morning a man came at 9am and asked if we camped there. We said no and he left but just be advised the locals may know people try to sleep here. My advise would be to just leave early from the spot every morning and you should be good to go!

June 19th, 2020 by djmat

Nice flat site just off paved road. Can easily for three or four rigs in here.

November 16th, 2019 by joshfordphotography

Showed up late, two RVs there with us as well. Had a safe feeling peaceful sleep, very conveniently located as well. Will be back for sure!

October 30th, 2019 by Dos Pinguinos

Nice spot, but a lot of dead trees falling. Dangerous! The second ons is much beter and no dead trees there!

October 1st, 2019 by melanie.m.schweiger

We stayed a night before going to Yosemite. 3 other campers were there too, super quiet and beautiful.

June 11th, 2019 by contact

great location close to the entrance of Yosemite. few big trees down blocking some of it but still able to get 4 other cars out here. there is a resort a few blocks away and they have a little store that sells breakfast sandwiches and coffee.

May 18th, 2019 by amtravelling.nl

Beautiful spot in the forest, very close to the entrance of Yosemite. There were many campers but there's enough space. We were here on a Saturday night and didn't hear music or noise from the nearby lodge.

November 4th, 2018 by les3moustiquaires

Un endroit comme on les aime, seul au monde dans la nature...

October 27th, 2018 by CanOverland

Nice free spot close to Yosemite. There were 6 vehicles including us that stayed overnight. There is a decent amount of space though. Would stay again!

October 24th, 2018 by lisa.thyrion

Great, quiet spot. First turnout is more for 4WD, continue the road for more easy-to-reach options.

October 19th, 2018 by johanroos1961

Perfect and quiet place. Last 50 m is bumpy but no problem for my 24 ft RV. Only when Its rainy then you get problems with the mud.

October 12th, 2018 by ymxfss

Good spot for overnight camping, we got there at 3:30 pm and were 3 , but came up to 8 vehicles at night!

October 8th, 2018 by salita_46

Pasamos una noche aca. Cerca de una de las entradas al parque, tranquilo y con wifi (no muy bueno)

September 15th, 2018 by unterwegs.ib-fb.de

We stood there two nights and entered from there the Yosemite NP early in the morning.

September 11th, 2018 by marzenaz

Nice and close to a NP gate. 4x4 not needed.

June 30th, 2018 by desertfalcon

Perfect place just outside of the park. No 4WD required to access this spot.

June 20th, 2018 by creative56

Great spot. Stayed here for 5 days. Could hear live band at hotel. Was nice to listen to in camp!

May 8th, 2018 by sophiaharcourt

This was a great secluded spot. No other people camping on the first turnout on the right (from 120) that we chose. There could have been room for others though. There was fire pit but there was plenty of wood to use there that was scattered about the grass. Sunset through trees, next to no service, lots of wood to use for fire (just clean up and leave no trace as we all know). We had almost stopped at an Rv park before this space. It has no trees between RV’s and it looked cramped. I was so pleased for this boondock spot. It takes about an hour to get to the base of EL Capitan and the cathedral rocks from here. So get up early ;)

April 1st, 2018 by eyalo365

national forest. near rush creek lodge. many avaiable sights a bit further on Hardin flats road

November 20th, 2017 by albatros-on-tour.de

From Hwy 120 take Hardin Flat Rd. Past the lodge (on left) there are multiple flat turnouts. We saw at least 5 campers.

November 12th, 2017 by papa-barbich

Stayed there for a night, very quiet, nice sunset throught the forest!

November 12th, 2017 by keeponexploring.com

As described, did the job well for one night. Popular. Loud music on Sat evening.

October 14th, 2017 by guidosmeets

nice place to spend the night for free.no toilets! we where here in the weekend.you can hear music/disco.
2 miles before entrence Yosemite park.45 minutes drive to Yosemite Valley.

September 29th, 2017 by offroad-travelers.com

Great place in the forest close to Yosemite. We arrived late around 8:30 pm. There was nobody, four cars came later. I think local climbers use this spot too. Very quiet at night.

July 24th, 2017 by mars_rover

here for 2 days. popular location. was always 3 campers every night. Wi-Fi is pretty bad, but when you don't really have cell service it's fantastic. so close to the park too.

July 7th, 2017 by CocoFé

we spent 3 nights there. it's quiet and very close to the park entrance. A caution post indicates that some trees are dying and can fall down. So some sites were closed.

June 28th, 2017 by alongfortheride.blog

No cell service, vault toilets. Free NF camping right outside the park!

May 8th, 2017 by thatadventurer.co.uk

definitely need a 4x4 or high clearance to get further off the road or not be scared of getting a puncture. quiet area

November 16th, 2016 by highfish

Great spot! Close to the road and to Yosemite and very quite.
There is a resort next to it with a open Wifi. I also had signal in car, but not strong, if you walk 200m to the resort the signal is ok.

October 7th, 2016 by gersbach.jean

Quiet and nice place. But it is dusty.

May 30th, 2016 by Home on the Highway

Beautiful site, huge trees, fire pit. just off rt120 on the way to Yosemite. 100% free. Get a free fire permit online from The national forest before you start bonfires. Road in is a short but fun, could be interesting when muddy but I got the motorhome back here easy enough