I've been told that camp sights fill up by Wednesday (or at least the better campsites will be filled by Wednesday).

I arrive in San Jose Airport on Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Would it be best to head straight to Lake San Antonio and get my camp sight (before it gets dark - of course)? Arriving at about 3:00 ish.

Or, would I have enough time to get my camping food, drinks, CO2 cartridges, etc while in San Jose BEFORE I left for Lake San Antonio (should take about 1 1/2 hrs.? If I got my stuff before I left for Lake San Antonio, I would be leaving at 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Arriving Lake San Antonio about 5:00 ish.

Also, how much of a difference in finding a good camp site be between Tuesday at about 3:30 pm and early Wednesday Morning (Arriving at Lake San Antonio at about 8:30 am)? I am also considering an overnight stay in San Jose for Tuesday night.

Of the three choices, leave straight for Lake San Antonio arriving at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, arriving at 5:30 pm on Tuesday or arriving at 8:30 AM on Wednesday, which would be considered the best choice.

I hate to say it, but this camping thing is kind of a nuisance... eeegads, I'm sounding like my parents. And, this is coming from an former big-wall climber - now that's a real logistics and gear problem.

AnyWho, any help would be appreciated regarding camp ground reservations. Final question, CO2 cartridges will be available at Wildflower... just how predictable will be the supply?

Joe Moya