Explore the Wonders of Camping in Yosemite National Park: A Complete Guide

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park, where the majestic granite cliffs, towering waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoias create a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 750,000 acres to explore, visitors can immerse themselves in a range of activities, from hiking iconic trails like the Half Dome and El Capitan to rock climbing, wildlife watching, and photography. Camping options abound, with over 13 campgrounds offering sites for tents, RVs, and even backcountry adventures for those seeking solitude in nature. Enjoy popular amenities such as picnic areas, ranger-led programs, and convenient access to visitor centers for more information. Did you know that Yosemite is home to Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America, plunging 2,425 feet? Make your camping trip unforgettable, surrounded by stunning vistas and the serenity of one of America’s most treasured national parks.
Bridalveil Creek Group And Horse Camp is part of Yosemite National Park in California (2 hrs 19 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 6,976 feet. There are a total of 110 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid July to the beginning of September. 108 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $18.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, amphitheater, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
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Camp 4 Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 49 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 3,988 feet. There are a total of 61 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of January to mid April. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails, rock climbing.
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Crane Flat Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 57 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 6,200 feet. There are a total of 166 campsites including 92 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid July to mid October. 74 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $36.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
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Hodgdon Meadow Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 46 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 4,900 feet. There are a total of 104 campsites including 65 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 39 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $28.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
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Lower Pines Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 59 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 4,000 feet. There are a total of 74 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $36.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
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North Pines Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 59 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 4,000 feet. There are a total of 80 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $36.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, restroom, trash dumpster, pay telephone, horse stable, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Porcupine Flat Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (2 hrs 28 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 8,100 feet. There are a total of 56 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid July to mid October. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, trash dumpster.
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Tamarack Flat Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (2 hrs 16 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 6,300 feet. There are a total of 54 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid July to mid October. 51 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 20 feet. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include hiking trails.
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Tuolumne Meadows Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (2 hrs 58 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 8,600 feet. There are a total of 142 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of August to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $36.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, horse site, general store, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, gasoline pump, pay telephone. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Upper Pines Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 59 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 4,000 feet. There are a total of 236 campsites. The campground is open all year. 232 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $10.00 to $36.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, pay telephone. Activities include biking, floating sports.
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Wawona Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 30 min northeast of Madera, CA) with an elevation of 4,000 feet. There are a total of 96 campsites including 22 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 74 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 125 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 18 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $10.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
22 Available Campsites

White Wolf Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (2 hrs 19 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 8,000 feet. There are a total of 67 campsites including 5 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid July to the end of September. 62 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 27 feet. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, rock climbing.
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Yosemite Creek Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (2 hrs 21 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 7,700 feet. There are a total of 75 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid July to the beginning of September. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $12.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, pay telephone. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
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