I stand by my comment. I was chatting with the ranger at Merced Lake 2 years ago and the bear problem in Little Yosemite was amazing. Now, assuming he was not "pulling my leg", he said that a bear was terrorizing the campers - even pulled a pack off the back of a backpacker. The Park Service was trying to trap the bear - Bear was very smart - went into the bear trap to get the goodies - holding the door open with its back foot, and then exiting the trap. Smart bear.

The bear issue aside, my preference is ANY campsite that is not a designated campsite. I have a secret camp spot for climbing Half Dome. It has a view to die for. Am I telling anyone. No Way!