Hello Yosemite Enthusiasts:
We are planning a trip to Yosemite next month and were able to get reservations at Upper Pines (our 5-day reservations are split between campsite no. 95 and no. 73, both at Upper Pines). I've seen pictures of the sites on two websites (yosemitescampsites.com and campsitephotos.com). So, I'm hoping that someone can help with a question that I have about Upper Pines site nos. 95 and 73. Here goes: I'm planning on borrowing my sister-in-law's 31' RV, but I noticed that both sites can only accommodate an RV about 24 feet long. (Also, I've read some info on the NPS's website and this forum saying that if you can get your RV/trailer/etc. into the spot, then all's good.) So, do any of you have first hand knowledge of whether I can maneuver a 31 footer into either of the two sites??
My dad recommends that we just back up the RV way back into the space no. 95, but after looking at the online pictures, I'm not certain that a 31' RV will fit into the space. (One good thing (possibly???) is that site no. 95 is a double-wide space.) Also, not certain what the turning radius is at Upper Pines site no. 73, and whether there is enough room to back it into the space. (Based on the online pics, space no. 73 looks plenty long, just not certain if it can be maneuvered into the space. The actual driveway length is 42 feet and the max RV length is 24 feet.) My second option is to rent a 24' RV, but I'd rather not if possible. Also, I've been pondering just how much of a difference a 24-footer is versus a 31-footer, but from my recollection, my sister-in-law's 31-footer is pretty BIG.)
So, just checking with you guys to see if you have any thoughts.
Much, much appreciated!!
--Ash