Tag: Jerseydale Campground

A Pleasant Pacifier

2016 UPDATE: DUE TO TREE MORTALITY THIS CAMPGROUND HAS BEEN CLOSED BY ORDER OF THE FOREST SERVICE

September 27, 2012
Jerseydale Campground, Mariposa County

There’s often not enough time to enjoy an outdoor hiking adventure, so a picnic is a pleasant pacifier. Sitting in the shade while eating lunch under a canopy of trees for an hour helps bridge the gap between hikes and gets us outside during busy weeks.

Chris and I picnicked today in Jerseydale about three miles from home. This little known, off-the-beaten-path campground in the Sierra National Forest is a great place to experience the peace and quiet of nature.

The Jerseydale campsite, situated at an elevation of 3,700 feet, offers amenities such as a fire pit, barbecue, and picnic table.

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Here in this secluded sanctuary, you’ll notice the flapping of birds’ wings and hear the deep low of mooing cows in the nearby pasture.

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In the distance lies a pond, unseen in the photograph.

This afternoon’s enjoyable excursion didn’t take much effort but was full of rewards.

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Practicing with the camera’s self-timer.