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| Planning help | 9/28/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: We(my husband and our 5yr and 4yr old kids) are planning a trip from LA-Sequoia NP-Yosemite NP -San ...
A: At Sequoia you can try staying at the Wuksachi Lodge at Giant Forest or the cabins at Grant's Grove. ...
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| Lodgepole Camp, Sites 4, 5, 16 & 17 | 9/17/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: You really sound like a true expert! We will be going with a group of first-time campers (including ...
A: You are in the area right near the camp host. I think you'll be within walking distance from the ...
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| sequoia campground 103 question | 9/11/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: The lodgepole campground 103 states it's a walk in do you know what this means? Does it mean you ...
A: You are right in saying you cannot drive right to the campsite. You will have to walk from the car, ...
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| Lodgepole Tent Pad Size | 9/11/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: We have reserved sites #99 and #100 at Lodgepole. We have two tents. One tent is 15 x 10 and we ...
A: Your tents are going to overlap the rocks that surround the tent pads. The rocks are actually flat, ...
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| Best route to Sequoia/ what to do there | 9/8/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: Next Sept will be driving from Yosemite to Lodgepole (will have camping reservations which will make ...
A: The best route to Lodgepole is to take the 41 south from Yosemite, and then the 180 towards Kings ...
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| mineral king canyon | 9/2/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I was planning on camping at Mineral King Canyon this weekend (labor day). But will only be arriving ...
A: I have never been to Mineral King. I've been to Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon, so not too sure which ...
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| Need Your Expert Advice :) | 7/26/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: This is my husband's and my first trip to Sequoia and I'm soooo excited! We came across the ...
A: Of the three, my choices in order would be 124, then 41, and then 96. 124 & 41 are near the stream, ...
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| Upper Lodgepole Site #88 | 7/8/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: Anyone have insight into Upper Lodgepole Campsite #88? My first time camping at SNP this August. ...
A: That campsite is in a hilly area, although the area that you will use to put your tent is nice and ...
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| Lodgepole Camp Site #55 help | 6/15/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: We are staying at lodgepole in the last week of July staying Monday to Friday in space #55. Can you ...
A: From what I know of the area and using the map that I have, I would recommend taking shade. The ...
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| showers | 6/12/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: we'll be camping at Canyon View in a few weeks and are just wondering about the walk to the showers ...
A: Are you talking about Cedar Grove or Lodgepole? I'm not sure I know where Canyon View is. At both ...
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| sequoia camping | 6/6/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I am planning on camping at sequoia/kings canyon this upcoming weekend. I noticed a lot of places ...
A: You can figure that any campground that requires reservations is going to have a lot of people. ...
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| Lodgepole site 46 | 5/28/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: First of all thank you for all the time and effort you put in here, I have read many of your past ...
A: It's my pleasure. http://www.maryjomellado.com/lodgepolemap_campsites.pdf Site 46 looks like it's ...
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| site location, amphitheater | 5/22/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: We've loved reading your responses to others. Couldn't find any references to sites #10 thru #31 ...
A: If memory serves correctly, that area is open to RVs so there are a lot of those. I don't remember ...
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| Lodgpole camping | 5/18/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I stumbled into this website and I'm so HAPPY to find you LOL!!! I first apoligize for bombarding ...
A: You're going to have a great time! I haven't been over too often in the area where campsite 166 is. ...
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| 1st time camping with family | 5/17/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I'm taking my family camping for the first time at lodgepole campground. I reserved site 40 & 43 ...
A: Of the three sites you chose, I think you'll probably be spending more time at 40 as you'll be ...
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| Lodgepole campsiets 169 and 171 | 5/16/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I have been camping to Sequoia before I actually went to Hume Lake and loved it however I have been ...
A: 38 & 39 look like they'll be good spots. I haven't camped in that area yet, so I'll be looking ...
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| Lodgepole campsiets 169 and 171 | 5/12/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I have been camping to Sequoia before I actually went to Hume Lake and loved it however I have been ...
A: Sorry for getting back to you so late. I just got off a Disney cruise. Of the sites you named, I ...
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| camping on august 13 | 5/11/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: We are a family from France with 3 boys :12,10 and 6 years old and will be visiting sequoia/kings ...
A: I apologize for taking so long to answer you, I was on a Disney cruise & just got back (well, almost ...
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| Sequoia National Park - exact location | 5/1/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I will be traveling from France with my 9 y/o boy next June. I plan to drive from LA to the Sequoia ...
A: The best way to get to Sequoia from the Santa Monica Beach area is to take the 10 freeway east to ...
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| Crystal cave/ Boyden | 4/29/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: So we are really excited about going to camping in Cedar Grove this summer. We went to Crystal Cave ...
A: Andreana. :-) Boyden is not as interesting as Crystal Cave, BUT, it is super easy to get to, and ...
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| Cedar Grove | 4/22/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I also grew up going to Yosemite and last year when I read all the wonderful info you've posted ...
A: I live in Los Angeles, and we usually go up the 198 via Visalia. Since you are going to Cedar Grove, ...
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| walk-in definition for Lodgepole | 4/22/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: MaryJo, I've read a bunch of your previous answers and you've been very helpful in planning my trip ...
A: The sites that are walk ins have parking alongside the road in designated parking spots, and then ...
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| Sequoia Lodgepole Site 105 | 3/30/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: You DO seem to be an expert. Would you choose 105 or 126 for a family with children? We would like ...
A: Between the two campsites, I would choose 126, or any of the sites in that area. It is close to the ...
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| Lodgepole Campgrounds 103 and 104 | 3/18/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I have asked you a couple of questions before and am no in a predicament. I am a teacher and my ...
A: The nice thing about your campsites is that they aren't too far from the restroom. It's a hill, but ...
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| campsite #142 | 3/17/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I made late reservations and got #142 can you tell me about that particular campsite? thank you
A: I remember 142 as being one of the spots that I would like to book. I think it's in a nice spot, ...
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| Lodgepole Campgrounds 103 and 104 | 3/11/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I have asked you a couple of questions before and am no in a predicament. I am a teacher and my ...
A: This question was still out there, but I thought I had answered you already. I really apologize if I ...
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| hume lake | 3/3/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I want to take my family camping at hume lake. I need a flat, long camping spot for my ...
A: I know there are a couple of campgrounds near Hume Lake - I think one is 10-mile creek campground, ...
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| 125, 126 How close? | 2/16/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: Again. thank you so much for your help! You have no idea how much it helps me since I am kind of ...
A: I still recommend 125 & 126 - not 128 because that is up the hill and really for people who are ...
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| Sequoia vs. Kings Canyon | 2/15/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: There will be 9 of us (2 families, 5 kids ranging in age from 4 to 11) going camping in August and ...
A: I believe 125 & 126 are next to each other & good sites. 125 is right next to the stream. 122 & ...
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| Sequoia vs. Kings Canyon | 2/8/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: There will be 9 of us (2 families, 5 kids ranging in age from 4 to 11) going camping in August and ...
A: Christine, I am including a link to a map I have of Lodgepole: ...
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| Sequoia vs. Kings Canyon | 2/8/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: There will be 9 of us (2 families, 5 kids ranging in age from 4 to 11) going camping in August and ...
A: There are three major areas to camp in, well, four. In Sequoia you have Lodgepole and Dorst Creek ...
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| Lodgepole Sites #124 vs. #128 | 1/27/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: Are you familiar with either Site # 124 or #128? 128 is a hike in site and 124 is a drive in site. ...
A: Well, if you can't change 128, it's really nice, so it will be an experience. It is the closest ...
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| Lodgepole Sites #124 vs. #128 | 1/27/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: Are you familiar with either Site # 124 or #128? 128 is a hike in site and 124 is a drive in site. ...
A: Site 128 is behind 126, so it IS a bit of a hike from the parking area. You can expect to walk past ...
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| Lodgepole campstie 040 and 041 | 1/22/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: Unfortunately I couldn't reserve both of those sites at the same time. However, I was looking at ...
A: Campsites 40 & 41 are a little away from the road, and you will have to carry your tent stuff there. ...
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| Sequoia Lodgepole campsites. | 1/9/2009 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: I'm planning to camp at Lodgepole this year with my family of 10. Do you have any suggestion of what ...
A: Both 100 and 101 are great campsites. If you can get both of those, your family will really enjoy ...
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| Lodgepole/Sequoia/Hume Lake Questions | 9/23/2008 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: what a great site this is! I'm so glad to have found it. We're making our first trip to Sequoia as a ...
A: I'm impressed you're going to Sequoia right now! You got a really nice campsite! I'm going to try ...
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| mid-October camping recommendations | 8/30/2008 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: My wife and I have three boys (1, 3.5 and 6) are a looking for a mid-October camping experience. ...
A: I've never actually camped in October. I've been to Yosemite during that time, but we stayed in a ...
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| Cedar Grove: Camping, Bears | 7/30/2008 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: read your trip report to Cedar Grove from '02 with much interest and appreciation. Can you provide ...
A: Although there are bears around Sequoia & Kings Canyon, they won't bother you unless you leave food ...
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| Mosquitos activity in September | 7/24/2008 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: We are going to Sequoia & Kings September 6 - 16 and will be camping the entire time. We will be ...
A: I've been to both Cedar Grove & Lodgepole, but not Cedar Springs. In Cedar Grove you are at 4,000 ...
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| Azalea campsites | 7/18/2008 | MaryJo Mellado Willey |
Q: Hi MaryJo I am planning to go up to the Azelia campsite in a couple of weeks but I've never been up ...
A: Although we have driven past the campground, we haven't actually stayed there. The campground ...
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