Getting on the 395 from the Bay Area

[A.Bailey]

Howdy Everyone,

I wanted to give anyone a heads up about massive road closures if heading to the 395 (Mammoth area) from the Bay Area. I already had done 5+ hours of driving when the route Google was going to have me take was also closed. I asked the Nevada road crew at the road closure how to get to Mammoth and I would’ve needed to double back to Carson City; then drop back down. The Tamarack fire is out of control and has many roads closed; I even talked to a firefighter with the US Forest and they informed me the containment date for this fire has been pushed out another month. I ultimately gave up and went back home. If you didn’t need a reservation to cut through Yosemite it wouldn’t have been an issue; but it is what it is.

Hopefully it gets contained soon and I hope everyone out there is staying safe!

Good Luck!
Alexis

 

[RangerBill]

At the time of this post, 108 is still open, and it's a beautiful drive

 

[A.Bailey]

I hit a road block and was told to turn around…

 

[WTSMatt]

I came over 108 Saturday afternoon from just below the summit on the east side and it was open all the way to 120. Also, you do not need a reservation to cut through Yosemite. I passed through last Sunday. You still need to pay entrance fee but they give you a window tag with the time on it and you're told you cannot stop for photos, bathroom breaks, etc but you can pass through without reservation.

 

[genocache]

Alexis, Did you go over 80? 108, Sonora Pass, is below the Tamarak fire; WIFIRE Firemap Searching DOT shows no restrictions on 108; Division of Traffic Operations - Road Information - California Highway Information
Bummer you went thru so much effort to get turned around.
Ya never know......

 

[genocache]

I came over 108 Saturday afternoon from just below the summit on the east side and it was open all the way to 120. Also, you do not need a reservation to cut through Yosemite. I passed through last Sunday. You still need to pay entrance fee but they give you a window tag with the time on it and you're told you cannot stop for photos, bathroom breaks, etc but you can pass through without reservation.

Matt, where did you find to stay?

 

[WTSMatt]

I came over 108 Saturday afternoon from just below the summit on the east side and it was open all the way to 120. Also, you do not need a reservation to cut through Yosemite. I passed through last Sunday. You still need to pay entrance fee but they give you a window tag with the time on it and you're told you cannot stop for photos, bathroom breaks, etc but you can pass through without reservation.

Matt, where did you find to stay?

We did a 6-day trip along 395. Stayed at Leavitt Lake off 108 Friday and left Saturday. Earlier in the week stayed at Funnel Lake, Buckeye Hot Springs and a few other spots.

 

[genocache]

We did a 6-day trip along 395. Stayed at Leavitt Lake off 108 Friday and left Saturday. Earlier in the week stayed at Funnel Lake, Buckeye Hot Springs and a few other spots.

Thanks, just looked it up on GoooooooogleEarth, Looks like a good place for an overnighter before/after climbing the Pass. Was it crowded?

 

[WTSMatt]

We did a 6-day trip along 395. Stayed at Leavitt Lake off 108 Friday and left Saturday. Earlier in the week stayed at Funnel Lake, Buckeye Hot Springs and a few other spots.

Thanks, just looked it up on GoooooooogleEarth, Looks like a good place for an overnighter before/after climbing the Pass. Was it crowded?

It’s awesome. Wasn’t too crowded and it’s got decently spread out dispersed spots. Kinda rocky getting up to the lake but not bad. Stock 4wd can do, saw a stock F150 pulling adventure trailer make it. Definitely worth checking out.

 

[genocache]

It’s awesome. Wasn’t too crowded and it’s got decently spread out dispersed spots. Kinda rocky getting up to the lake but not bad. Stock 4wd can do, saw a stock F150 pulling adventure trailer make it. Definitely worth checking out.

Nice picture! Thanks Matt!

 

[LONO100]

I came over 108 Saturday afternoon from just below the summit on the east side and it was open all the way to 120. Also, you do not need a reservation to cut through Yosemite. I passed through last Sunday. You still need to pay entrance fee but they give you a window tag with the time on it and you're told you cannot stop for photos, bathroom breaks, etc but you can pass through without reservation.

How much was the entrance fee? I don't mind paying the fee if it shaves some drive time for me as oppossed to going up 108 and coming back down. How was the traffice passing through Yosemite? Was it a S show or bearable? Thanks in advance.

 

[WTSMatt]

I came over 108 Saturday afternoon from just below the summit on the east side and it was open all the way to 120. Also, you do not need a reservation to cut through Yosemite. I passed through last Sunday. You still need to pay entrance fee but they give you a window tag with the time on it and you're told you cannot stop for photos, bathroom breaks, etc but you can pass through without reservation.

How much was the entrance fee? I don't mind paying the fee if it shaves some drive time for me as oppossed to going up 108 and coming back down. How was the traffice passing through Yosemite? Was it a S show or bearable? Thanks in advance.

I’m not sure of the price as my GF has a pass. There was very very little traffic tho getting through the park.