Starting to plan for the JMT later this summer. I know that all you have to do to get a permit is to get in line real early and you can get one for the next day. Also that once you get a permit you are allowed to stay at the backpackers campground the night before your trip.
....BUT since we will be taking public transportation into Yosemite and will most likely not get into the park until the afternoon, all of the permits for the next day will probably all be gone....Where do we stay that first night before we get up the next morning to go and try to get permits??
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