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Stars Rest Backpack Camp Introduce
Stars Rest Backpack Camp offers a unique and secluded camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle of daily life. Located in Sunol, CA 94586, this campsite is ideal for those who enjoy challenging hikes and breathtaking natural scenery. The camp provides a pristine environment for backpackers and nature lovers, with campsites spread out to ensure privacy and tranquility.
Guests can expect a moderately strenuous hike to reach the campsite, with options for varying lengths of trails depending on your destination within the park. The camp features basic amenities such as restrooms and water sources, though visitors are encouraged to bring their own water filtration systems and plan accordingly for waste disposal. With no bear boxes available, campers must hang their food securely to prevent wildlife encounters.
- Secluded campsites with stunning valley views
- Challenging yet rewarding hiking trails
- Basic amenities including restrooms and water sources
- Perfect for scouts, families, and experienced hikers alike
Stars Rest Backpack Camp is a favorite among scouts and outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate the remote atmosphere and opportunities for adventure. The campsite offers both flat spots with views and more secluded areas with table and food prep spaces, ensuring there's something for every type of camper.
Customer Feedback: "The seclusion of the campsites was a major plus for our group. Despite the challenging hike, everyone enjoyed the experience, especially the older scouts." - Scout Troop Visitor
Stars Rest Backpack Camp is managed to preserve the natural beauty and tranquility of the area while providing essential facilities for visitors. Whether you're planning a solo trip or bringing a group, this campsite offers an unforgettable outdoor experience in the heart of California's natural wonderland.
*Note: The campsite does not provide trash cans, so please plan to pack out all waste. Early reservations are recommended during peak seasons to secure your spot.
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Customer Reviews
We did an overnight backpack trip here with our Scout Troop. It’s a great location for noisy Scouts because the campsites are very far apart and have great views of the valley. There is a moderately strenuous hike up to the backpack camps. From the gate at the parking lot you hike about 1 mile to Little Yosemite. Continue on for another mile then turn uphill on Backpack Road. The sign says .5 miles but it’s 1 mile to the main entrance to all the backpack camps. Depending on your campsite you will be looking at another 1/4 mile for a total of ~ 3.25 miles one way and 800’ of climbing. The water and restroom are 1/4 mile away but it wasn’t that big of a problem. Bring a filter to treat the water and enough containers so you only fill once for the night. There are no bear boxes so you need to hang your food. We heard coyotes in the distance and smelled a skunk in the middle of the night but didn’t have any issues with critters getting into our hung food. The campsite has a great view and is very secluded. This is a nice trip if you don’t mind the climb. The Scouts all enjoyed the trip. Age ranges for our group were from 11 to 50+.
Nice flat spot with views, and a more secluded lower area with table and food prep area. Far from other sites, so it's pretty private. The privy is a steep hike down, then a steep hike up from there to get water. There was no trash can, so plan on packing everything out.
Beautiful spot. Very quiet, private and cleanly kept. It's a couple miles of steep backpacking up to the sites.
Great place to camp.
