The kind of moment you travel for–for a few evenings in late February, Yosemite reveals one of its rarest sights. At sunset, Horsetail Fall glows like fire as winter light meets melting snow. It’s a phenomenon you can’t rush, and one you don’t want to miss. Staying at AutoCamp Yosemite means you can linger until the light fades and head back to a warm campfire and stargaze. When nature puts on a show this rare, it pays to have a place to land close by.

With Yosemite National Park’s recent announcement that vehicle reservations will not be required, we encourage visitors on the best, most sustainable, and least impactful ways to experience Firefall. This video from Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau is a great resource on what to expect and how to prepare for Firefall–a Horsetail Fall experience.