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Camp 4

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place in California listed on National Register of Historic Places (via Wikimedia)

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Pitches35

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Capacity35
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Yosemite Falls Trailhead
Yosemite Falls TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Camp 4 is a tent-only campground in Yosemite National Park in the United States. It became notable after World War II as "a birthplace of rock climbing’s modern age." It is located at an elevation of 4000 ft (1200 m) on the north side of the Yosemite Valley, close to base of granite cliffs near Yosemite Falls. Nearby boulders have long been used for bouldering, including the Columbia Boulder, whic

0 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗
Eagle Peak (2,362 m)
Eagle Peak (2,362 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Yosemite National Park, California

0.7 km · ~8 min walkDirections ↗
Middle Brother (2,153 m)Summits & peaks

rock in Yosemite National Park

0.8 km · ~10 min walkDirections ↗
Lower Brother (1,791 m)Summits & peaks

rock in Yosemite National Park

1.3 km · ~2 min driveDirections ↗
Four Mile Trail Trailhead
Four Mile Trail TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Four Mile Trail is a moderate to strenuous trail leading from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point. The trail begins at the valley floor west of the Swinging Bridge recreation area, and climbs the south side 4.8 miles (7.7 km) up to Glacier Point, an elevation change of 3,200 feet (1,000 m). Four Mile Trail was originally constructed in 1872 and was 4 miles (6.4 km) in length. In the early 1900s the

7.3 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗
Lower Yosemite Fall View
Lower Yosemite Fall ViewAttractions

Camp 4 is a tent-only campground in Yosemite National Park in the United States. It became notable after World War II as "a birthplace of rock climbing’s modern age." It is located at an elevation of 4000 ft (1200 m) on the north side of the Yosemite Valley, close to base of granite cliffs near Yosemite Falls. Nearby boulders have long been used for bouldering, including the Columbia Boulder, whic

10.3 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Lower Yosemite Fall
Lower Yosemite FallWaterfalls

Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.

10.4 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Middle Cascades
Middle CascadesWaterfalls

Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.

10.4 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Upper Yosemite Fall
Upper Yosemite FallWaterfalls

Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is at its peak.

10.4 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Columbia Rock
Columbia RockAttractions

Columbia Boulder is a 30-foot-tall (9.1 m) boulder located in Camp 4 at Yosemite National Park. It is the largest boulder in Camp 4 and easily seen from the campground. According to Mike Borghoff, there are no easy bouldering problems on Columbia Boulder. There are several bouldering problems on Columbia including the iconic Midnight Lightning. Other famous routes on the boulder include: Robbins E

10.6 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Four Mile Trailhead
Four Mile TrailheadTrails & trailheads48.8 km · ~68 min driveDirections ↗
Yosemite Wilderness
Yosemite WildernessParks & play

protected area in California, United States

56.4 km · ~69 min driveDirections ↗

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How many sites does Camp 4 have?

Camp 4 has around 35 pitches.

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