Family Camping

My family is wanting to plan our first trip to Yosemite National Park. We are wanting to take a tent and do the whole natural camping thing. How much does it cost do this? I know you can rent lodges but we want to bring our own tent. Where can we stay if we bring our tent? We want to be near the water. So if you have any answers or suggestions, I would gladly appreciate them. Thanks!

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Kids range from 4 years old to 17 years old, we are on a modest income but we are trying to work out a 2 week camping trip in Mo, near Six Flags. We have a motor home and a tent. Besides local campgrouds any informaqtion on things to do cheap or where to get coupons will be welcome!

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