High Sierra Topix

Cedar Grove will reopen to public access on June 10, 2024, marking the first time visitors can return since severe flooding during the winter of 2022-2023 that caused significant damage.

The reopening is planned to follow a phased timeline:

June 10:

• Day use and wilderness access

• Roads End Permit Station

• Visitor Center (open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 10 – Sept. 22)

• Cedar Grove Pack Station

June 15:

• Cedar Grove Market

June 21:

• Cedar Grove Lodge, Grill, Showers, and Laundry Services

The Sentinel Campground is projected to open no earlier than July 1, as crews address maintenance issues from the storms. Other campgrounds in Cedar Grove are not expected to open this year. Campground reservations will open once a firm opening date is set.

Wilderness permits are anticipated to be available today, June 7. As a reminder, a number of walkup permits are available for each trailhead. Wilderness and campground reservations will be available at recreation.gov.

For updates on services at the market, lodge, grill, showers, and laundry facilities, visit visitsequoia.com.

For current conditions and trip planning, visit nps.gov/seki.

oahudane wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:40 pm I did the "wait with finger poised about the mouse button" counting down the seconds before 7am this morning, June 10, and sure enough a bunch of Bubb's Creek permits were available, for about 10 seconds. I managed to click on the wrong link, went back to the permit page, and everything was gone. Extremely frustrating.

Are people generally able to get walk-up permits for Rae Lakes? I don't expect a guarantee, of course, but an indication from any of you good people that you've either had good luck with walking up, or not, would be appreciated.

oahudane wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:40 pm I did the "wait with finger poised about the mouse button" counting down the seconds before 7am this morning, June 10, and sure enough a bunch of Bubb's Creek permits were available, for about 10 seconds. I managed to click on the wrong link, went back to the permit page, and everything was gone. Extremely frustrating.

Are people generally able to get walk-up permits for Rae Lakes? I don't expect a guarantee, of course, but an indication from any of you good people that you've either had good luck with walking up, or not, would be appreciated.