2020-12-29, 10:51 AM
I am possibly headed to the park tomorrow for my annual backpacking trip and just wanted to drop a note that dispersed camping is indeed still allowed. It was a little bit unclear to me what the current park closure meant, since it said that "backcountry sites" were closed and permits were no longer being issued.
Here is the language from the web site:
In support of the State of California's Regional Stay at Home Order, campgrounds are closed and permits are suspended. Lodging/hotels also close with these orders. Roads, trails, and overlooks remain open.
CLOSED: In support of the State of California's Regional Stay at Home Order, campgrounds are temporarily closed until further notice. This includes developed campgrounds and backcountry sites.
I did speak with someone at the Park yesterday and they said that dispersed camping is still fine. I assume backcountry sites instead means places like the Homestake Dry Camp.
Here is the language from the web site:
In support of the State of California's Regional Stay at Home Order, campgrounds are closed and permits are suspended. Lodging/hotels also close with these orders. Roads, trails, and overlooks remain open.
CLOSED: In support of the State of California's Regional Stay at Home Order, campgrounds are temporarily closed until further notice. This includes developed campgrounds and backcountry sites.
I did speak with someone at the Park yesterday and they said that dispersed camping is still fine. I assume backcountry sites instead means places like the Homestake Dry Camp.