We got lucky and landed a site far in the back. Large space away from everyone but near the restrooms. Our back side butted up to the lagoon and past the restroom you go over the small dune with the roped off succulents and you’re on a really wide sand trail to the beach. Beautiful spot with no concentration of vehicles with flags on them.

We rolled in just as the clouds had made their stance for the weekend. A relief after a hot trek from NE Los Angeles via Bakersfield, but it quickly became an art film reminiscent of the Oscar winning film, Nomadland. Close proximity neighboring campsites sites, everyone making the best of the cloud camping. Great food and respectful people made it nice. We spent the day exploring the seaside fishing town and even got tourist trapped by going onto the two lane, two way road to the rock. Nice to see it up close. Would stick to the dock and eat the best oysters I’ve had next time I go.

The name says it all. This campsite was a majestic experience for being surrounded by huge pines and sunsets you have to experience- photos do them no justice. Campers were very respectful and nighttime brought a soothing silence with very little noise and partying. Everyone gathers to see the sunset and it gave a sense of community and a true appreciation of nature. Drives and hikes to nearby tree parks made it easy to visit some of the largest trees in the U.S. There’s a Grant Grove market and visitors center just across from the campground entrance. There’s also a cafe that you can grab cooked food in case you arrive late and just want to relax. Restrooms were clean. Showers were out at the time of our visit, but it wasn’t a big deal. Large boulders and huge fallen trees provided plenty of places to sit or bask in the sun and also stargaze. You can see the lights of Fresno wayyy in the distance at night depending on which side of the campground you are on. Definitely saving this for an annual attempt to nab a campsite.