12-02-2013, 04:27 AM
Yeah I didn't think you meant IN the crater lol. That would be dangerous and illegal.
The area I suggested (i'm assuming) is the same one bananahead described.
The reason I suggest getting a permit is because if a ranger / LEO happens to see you with all your "stuff" (table/light/chairs/etc) it will probably look like a campsite to them...if you are just on the caldera edge and not in a designated camping area this could be a problem in their eyes. Hence the permit. If you go pick that up ahead of time (its free) then all you have to do is flash that paper and you're good to go!
I totally understand your desire to do this, and would suggest keeping the details of your overnight "hike" to yourself. Basically just go into the back country office and tell them that you want to be in the park at nighttime and want to make sure everything is sympatico.
The area I suggested (i'm assuming) is the same one bananahead described.
The reason I suggest getting a permit is because if a ranger / LEO happens to see you with all your "stuff" (table/light/chairs/etc) it will probably look like a campsite to them...if you are just on the caldera edge and not in a designated camping area this could be a problem in their eyes. Hence the permit. If you go pick that up ahead of time (its free) then all you have to do is flash that paper and you're good to go!
I totally understand your desire to do this, and would suggest keeping the details of your overnight "hike" to yourself. Basically just go into the back country office and tell them that you want to be in the park at nighttime and want to make sure everything is sympatico.