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Camp 4 Bouldering 


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Description 

The so-called Center of the Universe contains some of the best bouldering in Yosemite Valley on massive polished granite boulders. You'll find many classics here such as the unmistakable Midnight Lightning and the Bachar Cracker.

Just a short walk into the woods away from the hustle and bustle of camp can bring one to many of these boulders, perfect for winding down after a long day in the Valley.


Getting There 

Camp 4 is located on the North side of the Valley, southwest of Yosemite Lodge.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Camp 4 Bouldering:
Initial Friction   V1     Boulder, 15 feet   
Kor Problem   V3     Boulder, 15 feet   
Bachar Cracker    V4     Boulder   
Hit Man   V5-     Boulder, 8 feet   
Cocaine Corner   V5     Boulder, 15 feet   
Blue Suede Shoes   V5     Boulder, 15 feet   
Ament Arete   V6     Boulder, 10 feet   
Battle of the Bulge   V6     Boulder, 12 feet   
Shiver Me Timbers   V6 R     Boulder, 25 feet   
King Cobra   V8 R     Boulder, 20 feet   
Midnight Lightning   V8     Boulder   
Thriller   V9     Boulder   
Finger Crack   5.10+     Trad, 17 feet   
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Dean Potter bouldering near Camp 4. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Dean Potter bouldering near Camp 4.
Photo by Blitz...

n00bs bouldering behind camp. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

n00bs bouldering behind camp.
Photo by Blitzo.

Camp 4 lot, 1980s. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Camp 4 lot, 1980s.
Photo by Blitzo.

Rick Cashner bouldering behind Camp 4. 1981.

Rick Cashner bouldering behind Camp 4. 1981.

Burgers for breakfast. Camp 4 lot, 1985. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Burgers for breakfast. Camp 4 lot, 1985.
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Rick Cashner on "Blue Suede Shoes". <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Rick Cashner on "Blue Suede Shoes".
Photo by Blitz...

Camp 4 in the late 70s, Coonyard in the distance.There was lots getting done,and every one was in town.

Camp 4 in the late 70s, Coonyard in the distance.T...

There was a lot to discuss in Camp 4 and no lack of opinions. Early 80s (Art Higby, Scott Woodruff, Olaf Mitchell) <br />Notice the coolers and food bags hanging from the trees for bear protection.

There was a lot to discuss in Camp 4 and no lack o...

Beware of bears. <br />Photo by Blitzo.

Beware of bears.
Photo by Blitzo.

Camp4 is on the National Register of Historic Places

Camp4 is on the National Register of Historic Plac...

A very cool climb

A very cool climb

Bouldering near Camp 4

Bouldering near Camp 4

Bouldering in the Valley

Bouldering in the Valley

Bouldering in The Valley

Bouldering in The Valley

Reggie boulders in the Valley

Reggie boulders in the Valley

Pride is one of Yosemites coolest boulder problems

Pride is one of Yosemites coolest boulder problems

Camp 4 training apparatus.

Camp 4 training apparatus.

Roaming around the Camp 4 Boulders after a storm, searching for the dry stuff...

Roaming around the Camp 4 Boulders after a storm, ...

The magical forest

The magical forest

Skyeler on the Bachar Cracker.

Skyeler on the Bachar Cracker.

Brad on "After Midnight".

Brad on "After Midnight".


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By George Bell
From: Boulder, CO
Jul 24, 2007

For many years (1970-2000?) this campground was called by the NPS "Sunnyside Walk-in Campground", yet all the climbers still referred to it by the original name "Camp 4". This led to some confusion amongst newcomers, as all the signs and rangers called it "Sunnyside". I'm glad to see the signs have been changed to reflect the original name. I noticed some web sites still have "Sunnyside".

By Osprey
From: ...
Apr 2, 2010

While this may not be a great place to sleep in the winter, the winter bouldering is awesome. Yes, it can be a little hit and miss with the snow. But when its on, its the best time of year to be here. No crowds, very little noise, and minimal grease.