Hull Creek Campground
Campground · Yosemite corridor
Hull Creek Campground sits at 5,561 feet in the Yosemite corridor of the Sierra Nevada. A moderate-elevation base for accessing the region's mixed terrain.
Wind averages 7 mph but can spike to 21 mph in afternoon gusts funneling off ridge systems. Mornings are typically calm; afternoons tend toward sustained wind. Cold nights year-round; expect 25 to 56 degrees across seasons.
Over the last 30 days, the average NoGo Score has held at 16.0, with temperature around 40 degrees and average wind of 7 mph. The next week will track the typical late-spring pattern: warming afternoons paired with increasing wind by mid-day. Watch for the 21 mph gusts that push the high end of the monthly range.
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About Hull Creek Campground
Hull Creek Campground is a walk-in Sierra Nevada camp at 5,561 feet, positioned in the Yosemite corridor between the eastern Sierra foothills and the high country. Access is via Highway 120 from the west or Highway 395 from the east; both routes funnel traffic through mountain passes that remain snow-blocked into mid-spring. The campground itself sits on modestly sloping terrain where drainage is reliable and wind exposure is moderate. Parking at the trailhead or nearby staging is typical; the site draws regional recreationists rather than major through-traffic.
Conditions here reflect the mid-Sierra elevation: cold nights persist even into late spring, with freezing possible above 25 degrees and daytime highs climbing to 56 degrees only in peak summer. Wind averages 7 mph across rolling 30-day windows but frequently peaks in afternoon hours as ridge-fed gusts accelerate downslope. The 30-day maximum wind of 21 mph is representative of late-spring and early-summer afternoons; mornings are consistently calmer. Crowding remains light at a base popularity of 0.3, meaning the site rarely fills; weekends see modest upticks, but weekday occupancy is negligible.
This site suits backpackers, day hikers, and car-campers who value solitude over amenities. Experienced Sierra visitors plan around three constraints: early-season snow that may block high passes until late spring, afternoon wind that strengthens predictably by 2 to 3 p.m., and cold nights that demand insulated sleep systems year-round. The low crowding score means parking and site availability are rarely issues. Head here on calm mornings if you're planning any wind-sensitive activity; skip the afternoon if you're paddling or climbing. Smoke season (late August through September) occasionally closes visibility; check CalFire updates before committing.
Nearby Ellery Lake and Lee Vining Creek offer similar elevation and exposure but carry higher traffic. Tenaya Lake, to the west, is warmer at mid-elevation and more sheltered from afternoon gusts. The Tioga Pass corridor (Highway 120) can remain closed into mid-May; confirm closure status before driving. For those targeting solitude at modest elevation, Hull Creek Campground delivers low crowds and straightforward access once the highway opens.