Smoky Jack Campground, Central Sierra Nevada, California   Many folks stay at Smoky Jack Campground in order to be close to Yosemite National Park. What would winter be without some skiing at Badger Pass, and a journey to Stanislaus National Forest is a good idea. Outdoors recreation is bountiful, some of the enjoyable stuff you can do is hiking, and whitewater paddling, so getting bored is not something that is likely to happen. This camp ground is situated in the delightful Central Sierra Nevada. So much enjoyable stuff near Smoky Jack Campground, and it really is a splendid campground. Life's too short     to enjoy all the amusing stuff in the Central Sierra Nevada. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Tuolumne River; there's glorious hiking along the Hetch Hetchy Trail. A visit to Yosemite National Park is worthwhile, and the Yosemite Falls Trail offers hiking at its best. So many enjoyable things in the Central Sierra Nevada, just fantastic. There are great locations to explore along the El Capitan Trail, and if you come at the right time of year, Yosemite Creek offers some great whitewater. Smoky Jack Campground gets a large amount of water; most of the rain falls throughout January while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the summer months at Smoky Jack Campground temperatures are usually in the 80's while night lows are commonly in the 50's. The   winter brings highs down to the 40's, and overnight lows during the winter for Smoky Jack Campground tend to be in the 20's. Don't try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a good time here at Smoky Jack Campground. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Smoky Jack Campground; Eagle Peak Trail is a glorious local trail; glide down the rapids of Merced River in a kayak. This campground is a delightful place to have a look at. A journey to Echo Canyon State Park when you're here at Smoky Jack Campground is never a bad idea, and don't leave Smoky Jack Campground without first going for a hike along the Pohono Trail. The good variety of local attractions and all the outdoors recreation will make you happy you came. It's completely out of the question to get bored in California if you have a thing about the outdoors. Ok, it's been too long since you went outside, it's time to go camping, and Smoky Jack Campground in California is a splendid pick. At this campground you will always have a pleasant time. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Coordinates: Latitude: 37.81778 Longitude: -119.71167 Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park 10 miles away Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...    Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park 10 miles away As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, California, the metro area neareast to Smoky Jack Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. 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California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.       These outdoors activities are available near Smoky Jack Campground.   Camp Grounds Near Smoky Jack Campground: Tamarack Flat Campground, Mariposa County , 4 miles away Hetch Hetchy Campground, Tuolumne County , 9 miles away Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Campground, Tuolumne County , 9 miles away Indian Flat RV Park, Yosemite National Park , 10 miles away Mather Family Camp, Yosemite National Park , 10 miles away Porcupine Flat Campground, Mariposa County , 10 miles away Indian Flat RV Park, El Portal , 10 miles away   Hotels Near Smoky Jack Campground: Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 10 miles away Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park , 10 miles away Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park , 10 miles away Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 10 miles away Curry Village, Yosemite National Park , 10 miles away Best Value Yosemite Westgate Lodge, Buck Meadows , 18 miles away Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, Fish Camp , 19 miles away   Trails Near Smoky Jack Campground: El Capitan Trail, Mariposa County County , 6 miles away, 14.7 hiking miles, 4758 feet elevation difference Pohono Trail, Mariposa County County , 7 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 3527 feet elevation difference Hetch Hetchy Trail, Mariposa County County , 7 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 3804 feet elevation difference Eagle Peak Trail, Mariposa County County , 8 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 3939 feet elevation difference Yosemite Falls Trail, Mariposa County County , 9 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 3958 feet elevation difference Four Mile Trail, Mariposa County County , 10 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3869 feet elevation difference North Dome Trail, Mariposa County County , 10 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Smoky Jack Campground: Badger Pass, California , 9 miles away, 800 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 26 miles away, 1600 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 43 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 43 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 50 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 50 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 53 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 59 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 63 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Homewood, California , 76 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Smoky Jack Campground: Merced River, Mariposa County , 6 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.4 miles long (Snyder Gulch to Route 140 Bridge) Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County , 16 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide)   National Parks Near Smoky Jack Campground: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 13 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 69 miles away