Lower Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA

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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Campsite Reviews (290)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		71%
4 star		15%
3 star		7%
2 star		3%
1 star		2%

@SherriB3960606 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #1

The location can't be beat! We were at Lower Pines Campground for 4 nights. Originally booked for two nights at one campsite and two nights at a second site, after a cancellation, we were able to stay for 3 nights at the second site. The fiery orange view of Half-Dome at sunset, the Merced River with the spectacular reflections of the granite cliffs, and night climbers with their headlamps shining on the full moon mountainside were magical. It would be nice if there was soap in the restrooms, and we ran into multiple folks having to switch their campsite every night to stay 2, 3, or 4 nights. I don't think there is much to be done about that, but it's worth some thought. Definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to sleep under the stars!

@scottb3088469 · Camped on Oct 15, 2024 at Campsite #37

We just had a great 4 night stay Oct 15-18 at Lower Pines. It was quieter than Upper Pines with fewer large rigs and very little generator use. Facilities were well maintained and we loved that recycling and garbage collection is convenient.

@CDR337102A3636 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #52

Love Lower Pines site 52 but was disappointed to see that three tall Ponderosas had been cut low since last year.

@FranklinDF89E0 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #31

Campsites have no privacy and are very close together

@CarolM9915509 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #51

Campground was great! The volunteers and staff were very friendly and professional! Great time in lower pines.

@RachelC2171796 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #43

Beautiful campsite by a stream.

@KayleeC8D405B2 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #4

Lower pines was our favorite campsite we stayed at during our week long trip to Yosemite. Beautiful view of the mountains right at our sight. Beautiful star gazing and trees. Very clean bathroom facilities and comfortable amount of space between each campsite! Snag Lower Pines for as many nights as you can!

@SimonHB5B3BBD2 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #58

Wonderful campground! The availability of drinking water was an unexpected bonus.

@RomyOE58AAE548 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #36

Excellent campsite with a great view of Half Dome. Made for many pinch me moments!

@SilviaVF3C5CA5 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #43

Beautiful, spaciousness site # 43 lower pinesCant wait to comeback .!!

@KathyJE63255F4 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #69

Too smoky.

@JillB2653233 · Camped on Oct 1, 2024 at Campsite #DB1

Friendly person to check me in with a map and bear info. Effort was made to have fires extinguished and voices quiet at 10pm.

@curtisc4155868 · Camped on Sep 28, 2024 at Campsite #51

We enjoyed our stay at Lower Pines. We have a 25' motorhome and we liked how level our pad was. The campground was tidy and clean. The Yosemite Valley shuttle bus stops near the entrance which is convenient.

@KathyM4352816 · Camped on Sep 23, 2024 at Campsite #68

Great location to get around park. We were by a beautiful river.

@YukiH533102DCD · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #50

Convenient location, clean bathrooms and great views.

@KathyM4352816 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #18

Very nice campground and great campground host. We enjoyed our stay.

@RobertC4745893 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #39

Camp hosts were fantastic, friendly and helpful.

@LeandraB80F1A6 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #70

Nice, Campground, perfect location in the mittle of the Nationalpark.

@MariaD6106413 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #25

Absolutely handy to the Valley sights, the bathrooms were lit, clean and convenient

@JenniferC92685 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #46

Awesome site location. Very large, could fit multiple tents and easy-up. Close to the river, close to the bathroom without it being too bright and without people walking through the site.

@VamseeSu6453CE · Camped on Aug 24, 2024 at Campsite #25

Very well maintained Campground. Location is ideal, Washrooms were very clean

@GannaDC1D7C4D8 · Camped on Aug 24, 2024 at Campsite #38

Incredibly convenient and clean campground, right inside Yosemite Valley. The hosts were very sweet, and it's by far the best campground we've ever stayed at in terms of views. Just a couple of things to keep in mindthere's no soap in the bathrooms, and be sure to lock all your food away securely.

@ShivaG456A1899 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #48

Best location you can ask for. Right in the heart of Yosemite Valley, great views, well connected by shuttle and close to everything!

@DonM8133900 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #21

Lower Pines is surrounded by the granite walls of Yosemite Valley. Absolutely beautiful!

@cynthiat101391 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #43

Beautiful campground. Spacious sites. There is construction happening to maintain the campground but it did not affect our stay.

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