i was talking to a Ranger yesterday about why the campground is still closed. she said it typically doesn't open until early June... i asked why...i said "but there isn't any snow, and there hasn't been for some time. Hodgdon Meadows is even higher elevation, yet it's been open all year round (with no snow for quite a while)".... she didn't really have a good answer other than they don't open it until early June.
unless she and i both are missing something, it seems really stupid they keep it closed when there is no snow.... there are sooooo many people wanting to reserve and use campsites.