El Portal, California
El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite
About El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite
80 majestic acres of mountain top with a bird's eye view of El Capitan in Yosemite! No frills, no extras, just you and nature. 4x4 access only. Surrounded by over 500,000 acres of land owned by the U.S. Forest Service, there are no houses or stores (45 Minute drive). Far below in elevation is the Merced River and its many swimming and fishing holes (45 Minute drive). Look to the west to see the coastal mountains. Gaze across the Yosemite Valley to the East at iconic El Capitan in the distance. Take a drive into the Yosemite National Park (1 hour drive). Escape the hustle and bustle and federal laws of Yosemite at night (420 friendly). Inclusive. Views in every direction. Breathtaking sunsets. Incredible wildlife. Freedom. America the Beautiful!
Accommodations on the property
- RV site
- Tent platform
Location
El Portal, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite
Synthesized from 27 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Host & Communication
“we’d suggest the owner put up some more signage”
8 mentions
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Setting & Nature
“the fact that you can see the top of EL CAP is nice”
7 mentions
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Accessibility
“The roads are long getting there and there is a couple of tough sections”
5 mentions
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Value for Price
“set up to collect payment without providing any service”
3 mentions
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Cleanliness
“some leftover toilet paper and trash”
2 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“just a tiny hay-covered parking spot at the end of a long off-road excursion”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
With the remote location, with no mobile data (only call and text). So, a couple hours prior to arrival, I texted the temporary Hipcamp number provided, which sends the hostess a message in her Hipcamp app. I provided my number and asked the hostess to directly contact me via phone instead. Upon leaving the paved road, we followed the written directions previously provided by the hostess. They were very detailed, but told us to turn down certain road names...which turned out to be unmarked. We texted again for help, and the hostess again neglected our requests. The anticipated 45 minute dirt r…
Of true middle of nowhere experience with unbelievable views. The road getting up and down was easy to manage. Highly recommend!
amazing view and fun drive up! it also isnt far from yosemite either. the host was very responsive and helpful with directions
We really enjoyed the place, especially for its incredible views. The only downside was some leftover toilet paper and trash left by previous guests in the camping slot, but that’s not the host's fault. It would be great if people were more responsible and took their trash with them instead of leaving it behind. We didn’t have any problems with the road, but we are experienced off-road drivers, and as others have noted, the road is quite challenging. Overall, we would definitely consider staying here again.
With a lot of travel under my belt in my 4Runner, I didn’t have high expectations but the driving involved made this annoying. Wasn’t much to book in area, but would still avoid. I’m an experienced off-road driver who has been camping in national parks, forests and BLM land for 10years - this listing caught my attention because it was noting how short of a drive it was to the park. With a friend coming into town I figured I could still have the best of both worlds and Camp while he stayed at the Yosemite view Lodge. Not a great option to commute to Yosemite. The fact that you can see the …
Great drive. Fun location. Had a blast driveling around the mountain roads.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite located?
El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite is located in El Portal, California.
What types of accommodations does El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite offer?
El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite offers RV site, Tent platform. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
How is El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite rated?
El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite has a 3.6/5 rating from 16 reviews on aggregate. Ratings reflect aggregate sentiment from public review platforms; we don't moderate operator reviews.
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