California · Camping · El Portal · Near Yosemite Valley

Dry Gulch

5
sites: Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Dry Gulch open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Dry Gulch, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

Safety Tips for Burned Areas: Garnet Fire Area
Agency closure covering Sierra National Forest · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
Agency closure covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-03 · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Food and Refuse Storage
Agency closure covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-02 · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Forest Order removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list
Agency alert covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-11 · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-09 · USFS · Sierra National Forest

As of Nov 9, 10:55 AM PST · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

5 sites for tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 1,603 ft
Near El PortalBass Lake Ranger District · Sierra National Forest

Dry Gulch Campground sits on the north side of the Merced River. The small camp features walk-in tent sites on the river, shaded by a grove of pine and oak trees. Dry Gulch's remote location makes for a quiet and peaceful camping experience.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip

Sleep close
Dry Gulch
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Eat after
Cedar House Restaurant
Restaurant
On your way back · 1 mi · Open after 6
If it rains
Roosevelt Point
Viewpoint
In town
Scenic viewpoint in Yosemite National Park

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Local outfitters

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit46 mi away

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Dry Gulch
Best months: February–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  53° / 31°
  10 wet
2. Feb
  55° / 32°
  9 wet
3. Mar
  60° / 35°
  10 wet
4. Apr
  65° / 38°
  7 wet
5. May
  73° / 44°
  4 wet
6. Jun
  83° / 51°
  1 wet
7. Jul
  91° / 56°
  0 wet
8. Aug
  91° / 55°
  1 wet
9. Sep
  85° / 50°
  2 wet
10. Oct
  74° / 42°
  4 wet
11. Nov
  60° / 35°
  8 wet
12. Dec
  52° / 31°
  10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Groveland 2, CA, 24.5 mi away at 2,800 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.