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Easily one of the best campgrounds around. You can't park immediately next to your campsite, but the walk is short and the selection is nice. Stay a bit far from the Outhouses and bring your own toilet paper. The two mile hike to the peak is well worth it and be prepared for the parking lot full of astronomers and telescopes (one of the attractions in my mind). Great pine forest campground!
Stunning alpine campground. A short walk from the parking area and you are in a pine forest. Beautiful indeed.
Great free dispersed camping.
Remember to bring your winter / hiking boots so you don’t slip in the light snow.
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This is a great place up get away from the city and just experience nature and be overwhelmed by the quiet. Although there were a few distant sounds of airplanes it was so quiet that I only heard the ringing in my ears when all the day trippers had left.
There's an outhouse available but no running water! Be sure to bring water!
Drink plenty of it due to the altitude and don't get dehydrated.
You can cross-country ski here or snowshoe during the winter months. Just check the conditions before you go. Crampons or microspikes are also very helpful if you're going hiking in the snow and ice. The hike up to Mount Pinos is pretty easy without snow and a bit more challenging with. Just be sure you know where you are going because it can be a bit disorientating with the snow covering the trail.
