Oh, and a few more things...

The trailhead reservation we have is called the backcountry pass. Is the permit to hike Half Dome included with this pass?

And fires... is it true you can't have fires when camping in the wood somewhere? I'm told it's ok at the backpackers camp sites where they have firepits and firewood, but if you pick up any sticks and logs and burn them then the rangers will rip your head off.