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

mountain in Yosemite National Park, California
rock in Yosemite National Park
rock in Yosemite National Park

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
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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
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.
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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.

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.
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


protected area in California, United States
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Village Store
- Housekeeping Camp Store
- Ahwahnee Sweet Shop
🍽️ Food & drink
- Base Camp Eatery
Starbucks- Mountain Room Restaurant
➕ Medical
- Yosemite Medical Clinic
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
- Lower Pines Restroom
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Baseball
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
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Can I bring an RV or caravan to Camp 4?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
How many sites does Camp 4 have?
Camp 4 has around 35 pitches.
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- Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground
- North Pines Campground · Yosemite National Park