Porcupine Flat Campground Introduce
Porcupine Flat Campground offers a unique camping experience in the heart of California's beautiful Mariposa region. Nestled along Tioga Road, this campground provides a perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the area's natural wonders. With its prime location, campers can easily access nearby attractions and embark on adventures in the surrounding wilderness.
While Porcupine Flat Campground is primarily a place to rest while exploring the park, it offers essential amenities such as bathrooms and bear-proof containers. The campground features a mix of sites that cater to different preferences, from those who enjoy the convenience of being close to facilities to those who seek a more secluded experience in the backcountry.
The environment at Porcupine Flat Campground is ideal for nature lovers. With towering trees and scenic views, it provides a peaceful retreat from bustling city life. However, campers should note that some sites are densely packed, offering limited privacy. Visitors have noted both the beauty of the location and the challenges of noise and light pollution from other campers.
One of the standout features of Porcupine Flat Campground is its proximity to Tioga Pass, a gateway to Yosemite National Park. This makes it an excellent choice for those planning to explore the park's iconic landscapes, including Glacier Point and Tuolumne Meadows.
- Rustic camping experience with access to basic facilities
- Proximity to Tioga Pass and Yosemite National Park
- Diverse site options for different preferences
- Beautiful natural surroundings despite limited privacy
Campers have shared mixed feedback about their stays. While some appreciate the serene beauty of the campground, especially during weekdays when it's less crowded, others highlight challenges such as noise from neighboring groups and light pollution affecting stargazing. Visitors are encouraged to bring earplugs and consider alternative locations for evening stargazing if privacy is a priority.
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Customer Reviews
You don’t come here for the campground. It’s a place to sleep while you explore the park. The camp itself is pretty dense and there is no privacy between sites. One annoying group partying or carrying on into the night will have a big impact on your experience. On my visit the first night a group of 5 or 6 guys a few sites away were very loud late into the night going to like 2am. I can tell you about all their wife/girlfriend problems, boss problems, and their politics. On the second night a couple showed up that put up so many lights that it washed out the ability for anyone in the camp to see the stars. So my advice is to bring ear plugs, and if you want to star gaze, go somewhere more private in the park for the evening.
Gorgeous campsite. Especially if you have a car/truck and go to the outer sites. Has bathrooms, bear containers, but no running water. Still, I was shocked how beautiful it was. And basically empty on a summer weekday!
Camphost was very welcoming and we had a quiet night in a large camping spot with the creek peacefully rustling in the background. Bathrooms were clean and campers around were respectful. It is a dry campground so bring your own water or filter from the creek. Excellent base to hike North Dome. Hope to return !
Great campsite, packed a little tight, but had the fire pit and bear locker. Didn't fill up until pretty late at night.
Very basic campsites but still great location. My gripe is less about the campsite itself than with the fact that with no host some of the campers here can be a little obnoxious - we had a group next to us of about 5 or 6 that had music on very loud and partied well past midnight. When asked if they could tone it down a little we were told to F off and they would do whatever they pleased. Shame that some groups can spoil the experience for everyone else including some families next door with young kids and there is nothing anyone can do about it.
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