We returned to East Fork in 2007 on way to Yosemite. The campsite is in Inyo National Forest near Tom's Place exit on US395. This time, now June, the temperature was a bit milder, with no chance of freezing the water pipes...just perfect hiking weather.

Couple miles up camp access road is the trail head for John Muir Wilderness and Little Lakes Valley. This year, made it to Long Lake (pictured below) where we picniced. We were headed to Yosemite on our next camping stop, and while...

East Fork California in Inyo National Forest is probably our favorite campsite to date. Site backs-up right on river. Launching point for hikes to John Muir Wilderness and exploring all around Mammoth Lakes. About 4 miles west from Tom's Place exit off US395. Reserve at http://www.recreation.gov.

If Needles was first place to experience problems with air conditioner, East Fork was first place to experience freezing pipes. We woke-up the first morning to find no water in Airstream...the...