Eastern Sierra and Death Valley Camping With Privacy: Your Guide To The Most Private Campsites Near Mammoth Lakes, Tuolumne Meadows, Death Valley, and Beyond

Your Ultimate Guide To Finding The Most Peaceful Campsites In The Eastern Sierra And Death Valley

Do you like privacy when you're camping? Do you hate camping a few feet away from people who talk loud into quiet hours? Or maybe you don't want a neighbor's light blocking your view of the stars at night.

On recreation.gov, it's impossible to know for sure exactly which campsites have the most privacy or are farthest away from the neighbors. Some campsites look like they're too close together, but they have a hill, rock formation, or lots of vegetation in between and have plenty of privacy. Other sites look like they're far apart, but they're in an open meadow in clear view of the neighbors.

You might end up reserving a space you thought had lots of privacy only to discover your neighbors are a little too close for comfort.

And for first-come, first-served campgrounds, knowing the location of the really good spots means you can beat the crowds to the choice campsites.

That's why Kimberly and Patrick Wilkes looked at 3,416 campsites in the Eastern Sierra and Death Valley in order to find out which ones have the most privacy—then they critiqued and rated each privacy-worthy site. The most comprehensive camping travel guide for the Eastern Sierra and Death Valley, the book is the only one of its kind on the market because it describes the privacy of individual campsites, not just the campground as a whole.

Kimberly and Patrick will help you carve out your own slice of serenity in the Eastern Sierra and Death Valley by showing you exactly which campsites are the most peaceful and private near Mammoth Lakes, June Lakes, Hope Valley, Sonora Pass, Twin Lakes/Bridgeport, Tuolumne Meadows, Convict Lake, Mount Whitney, Grandview Campground, Death Valley—and everything in between.

Campers should buy this travel guide because:

• It will reduce your risk of camping too close to a loud neighbor. When you buy this travel guide, you'll know how far away a given campsite is from its neighbors. While the book can't guarantee you'll be entirely out of sound's reach or that you'll never have a rowdy neighbor, it'll help you find a spot that will minimize the noise—meaning you're more likely to get a good night's sleep and have a peaceful visit.
• It will make reserving a campsite on recreation.gov a lot easier. It will save you time because you won't have to scrutinize the map to figure out whether or not the neighboring campsite is too close or too visible. You'll know which campsite is the best choice for you, so that when you arrive you won't be disappointed that it's less private than you envisioned.
• You'll find out about two campsites where you never want to pitch a tent during the monsoonal rain—or risk waking up in a flood.
• You'll know which campsites are plagued by road noise—and which roadside campsites are so nice it may be worth bringing along ear plugs.
• Anglers will find out the best campsites where you can fish a few steps away from the picnic table. The handy guide at the end of the book lists each of these campsites.

The paperback version features black and white photos of select campsites. The Kindle version features color photos for Kindles that have color capability.

Eastern Sierra And Death Valley Camping With Privacy will save you the time of having to search for that perfect campsite because you'll know exactly which campground to visit first or which campsite to reserve online. If you like privacy while camping, this book will give you the peace of mind of knowing the campsite you reserved is exactly what you wanted, allowing you to relax and rejuvenate in one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

Also read the newest book in our series, Lake Tahoe Camping With Privacy: Your Guide To The Most Private Campsites Near Tahoe, Truckee, Sly Park, Union Valley Reservoir And Beyond.

Kimberly Wilkes is a freelance writer who has had more than 600 articles appear in publications such as Sacramento Magazine, Alaska Airlines Magazine, and the San Jose Mercury News. Under her maiden name of Kimberly Pryor, she authored The Indestructible Relationship: Support and Understand Each Other Better During Grief, Illness, And All Life's Stressful Moments. The Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition (EPIC) chose The Indestructible Relationship as the best non-fiction ebook of 2012. Patrick Wilkes is a professional photographer who earned acclaim for his exhibit The Four Seasons of Pyramid Lake, which was featured for a year at the Pyramid Lake Museum and Cultural Center. He spent two years living at Pyramid Lake capturing the beauty of the area and chronicling the lives of the Paiute Indians. He is known for his landscape photos, his black and white portraits, and his animal photos. He was the official photographer for Nevada's 150-year celebration and also is the official photographer for the annual Fort Ross Festival. Kimberly and Patrick are a husband and wife team. The Eastern Sierra holds a special place in their hearts because Patrick proposed to Kimberly at The Restaurant at Convict Lake in September of 2012. The first trip they ever took together was to Death Valley.