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Speaking of campsites...

I am taking my brother in law up whitney for his first time this weekend. We will be hiking in on Friday morning. I would like to camp around upper boyscout.

Last year I camped near the east side of the lake on the slabs.

Any suggestions on the best sites in the area?

Thank y'much

Brady

http://melville1955.smugmug.com/Mountaineering/Russell-20090913/9289396_hMoMj#620708736_eFbmr

this is UBSL at 7am. as you can see there is not a lot of camping space to the West and Sw and Nw. It is just lake.
But as I remember. NE of the lake, near the trail to Mt. Russell there is plenty of space. Also along the approach, which in winter time, is blessed with wind-block rock walls, you can find many sites. It should not be a problem in Sep/Oct. Just pick your little place! Winter is a differant story, the good sites
are gone by 2pm...

cheers, Mark