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Yosemite Gateway · California

Free Van Camping Near Yosemite

Skip the $400 valley lodges. Stanislaus National Forest hides free 14-day dispersed camping fifteen minutes from the Big Oak Flat entrance — shade, quiet, and dawn starts into the park.

1 verified spot · 1 free · van-tested notes on every one
Satellite view of Hardin Flat Road — Stanislaus NF
Hardin Flat Road — Stanislaus NF
Free · National Forest · 300 mi from LA
The classic free Yosemite basecamp: 20+ shaded pullouts along a quiet forest road 15 minutes from the Big Oak …

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