1. Tuolumne Meadows

Tuolumne meadows is a must-stop regardless of if you are resupplying, and it's easy, because it's right on trail! Get a burger and an ice-cream cone at the grill, send a postcard, and grab odds and ends you realize you should have packed to begin with.

This is an easy option for N -> S resupply if you want to keep your pack extra light for the start of your trip, your next resupply point is less than 40 miles away!

WEBSITE | LOCATION

How to address your package: Your Name Here c\o General Delivery Tuolumne Meadows Post Office Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 Arriving by: ETA Timing: send 2 weeks before arrival date Packaging: box or bucket

Quick Facts snacks, groceries, camping supplies, camp fuel Mile 23 N->S Mile 187 S->N Post Office open 830am-5pm (closed Sunday) Grill open 8am-5pm during season

 

 

2. Reds Meadow

Reds Meadow is another must-stop and most likely you will be resupplying here. There is a large general store with groceries, gear, camp fuel, and "a large selection of beer and ice cream." Mule House Cafe serves up sandwiches, burgers, milkshakes and homemade pie. There are souvenirs, postcards, showers, laundry facilities, lodging, and a backpackers campground.

There is a $40 charge to resupply here. You must send this form with your payment two weeks before you send your resupply package.

(760) 934-2345 | INFO@REDSMEADOW.COM | WEBSITE | LOCATION 

How to address your package: Your Name Red’s Meadow Resort P.O. Box 395 Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 *additional form required, details above Timing: send authorization form 4 weeks before arrival and resupply package 2 weeks before arrival date Packaging: box or bucket

Quick Facts snacks, groceries, lodging, beer, showers, laundry $40 resupply fee General store and resupply pickup open 7am-7pm Mule House Cafe open 7am-7pm daily Mile 60 N->S Mile 150 S->N reports LTE data

 

3. Vermillion Valley Resort

VVR is a well-worth side trek off the trail. But beware, it is easy to fall into the VVR vortex. With a free beer upon arrival and everything else added to a tab, it is easy to rack it up quickly while enjoying the amazing meals, a ping pong table and horseshoes, camaraderie and nightly campfires.

There is a $30 resupply charge for packages up to 25 pounds. Many southbound hikers choose to pass up VVR and continue on to Muir Trail Ranch because the two resupply options are only 30 miles apart. 

(559) 259-4000 | INFO@VVR.PLACE | WEBSITE | LOCATION 

How to address your package: For US POSTAL SERVICE ONLY: HOLD FOR HIKER (YOUR NAME) c/o VVR - General Delivery Lakeshore, California 93634 For UPS/FED-EX ONLY: Vermilion Valley Resort c/o China Peak Landing 62311 Huntington Lake Road Lakeshore, Ca. 93634 Timing: send at least 2 weeks before arrival date  Packaging: box or bucket, 25lb maximum (or additional charge)

Quick Facts 5 mile side trek, or 1 mile to ferry across Edison Lake ($20per person, pick ups at 9:45am & 4:45pm) $30 resupply fee Mile 88 N->S Mile 123 S->N Free campground or tent cabins for rent Coin-operated hot showers, towels, soap Laundry, detergent, and loaner clothing Wi-fi internet access available for purchase Massage therapy on site USB charging stations Communal food and gear boxes

4. Muir Trail Ranch

Muir Trail Ranch is about one mile off the John Muir Trail, and the last on-trail resupply option for southbound hikers. In the 100 miles between MTR and Mt. Whitney, only off-trail resupply options exist (with the exception of paying packers to bring supplies to you).

There is a $95 fee to send your resupply here, there is a small store that sells camp gas and other items. There is a backpackers campground and if you cross the river you can find Blaney Hot Springs or take a dip in Mermaid Lake, a warmer than usual lake because of a hot spring that feeds into it. In the past there were hiker boxes but that is no longer the case.

(209) 966-3195 (OCT-MAY) | HOWDY@MUIRTRAILRANCH.COM | WEBSITE | LOCATION | FAQ

How to address your package: Your Name Here c/o Muir Trail Ranch PO Box 176 Lakeshore, CA 93634 Timing: send at least 3 weeks before arrival date via USPS priority mail Packaging: sturdy plastic bucket + lid

Quick Facts fuel, trash disposal, computer use rental, electronics charging $95 fee up to 25 pounds Mile 106 N->S Mile 104 S->N Open 8am-5pm daily Find all the details here

 

5. Parchers Resort (Bishop Pass detour)

Parchers Resort is a nice stop to break up the 100 mile southern portion of the JMT. It is a significant hike and climb off the trail (over 3,000 feet in elevation and 12 miles off the JMT), however if you have the luxury of time it's a stop with lots of amenities and will not require any car shuttling.

The resort offers resupply services for a $30 charge, and offers showers, cabins, a small cafe and store. 

(760) 873-4177 | INFO@PARCHERSRESORT.NET | WEBSITE | LOCATION 

How to address your package: UPS or FedEx only Your Name Here Parchers Resort 5001 South Lake  Bishop, CA 93514 *boldly labeled "Hold for thru hiker" and your ETA Timing: send at least 2 weeks before arrival date via UPS or FedEx only Packaging: bucket preferred, boxes accepted, 25lb maximum

Quick Facts Located 1 mile from Bishop Pass Trailhead (12 mile hike from JMT to Trailhead) Open 8am-6pm daily showers, camp store, beer, cabins for rent, limited cafe (coffee + pastries) $30 resupply fee (paid at pickup) Mile 136 N->S (at trail junction) Mile 74 S->N (at trail junction)

 

6. Options over Kearsarge Pass

Mt. Williamson Motel and Basecamp