Yosemite National Park$36
Lower Pines
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Lower Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
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 (349)
4.6 out of 5
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@EllieACFA1990D · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #55
Stayed at site 55 with a 2 person and and 3 person tent. I had been planning to set up on the parking pad because the description said there was no room for a tent at the site, but that was not the case. There were clearly used spots away from the firepit to set up tents. Being right next to the garbage cans means that people walk through your parking pad to get to them, but it was not really a big deal as it mostly stopped overnight. A lot of the sites nearby had grass growing right up to the firepit that seemed like a pretty big fire hazard. I clipped a bunch away from ours, but I'm sure it'll grow back. Seems like a bit of landscape maintenance on the firepits would be welcome.
@TOMISA29ACF644 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #31
Site 31 was excellent! Close to restroom, but not too close. On the end of the row, with two picnic tables and two trees perfect for a hammock. The campground was quiet, yet close to a tram stop, so we were able to get to Curry Village quickly for showers and take the tram to the Ahwahnee for dinner. Very nice when you are tired from hiking and enjoying Yosemite's scenery! Bears did come through, but the rangers were on it and gently herded them along with sound and lights. We will definitely try for this spot again!
@JoyceS3328382 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #70
The description for site 70 in Lower Pines Yosemite says that it has shade, but in June it only had shade early in the morning. Ended up leaving 2 days early, because without shade the heat was too uncomfortable. Otherwise, site 70 is in a good location close to the restrooms and trash cans with little traffic. Lower Pines is reasonably quiet and beautiful. Smoke from campfires used for cooking and entertainment were bad at times, but what's a camping experience without a campfire. Flowers were in bloom and the waterfalls were spectacular. According to the park staff, there was some bear activity in the campsite during the night, but we never did see any bears.
@BramV89A0B929D · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #51
A very nice spot with a view of the waterfall. The campground is located down in the valley of Yosemite NP which is beautiful.The spot was big enough to fit our backpacking tent, but no big tents or you should use the RV pad
@IanW4277699 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #7
No bad place to camp in Yosemite but this was adjacent to many great trails and the river which was nice. Please be very mindful to put all food, toiletries, and coolers in bear box before leaving camp (day or night).
@MatthewP515566 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #40
Heaven on earth. Wonderful staff. Great facilities. Cant ask for a more beautiful setting.
@RobertM1452522 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #19
Nice campground.
@TaharahBF86966 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #33
Great campsite though June maybe too hot for my crew and dog. Tons of mosquitoes by Mirror Lake so beware.
@LeaKC6386069D3 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #60
Wir hatten die schnste Site des Campingplatzes (60), direkt am Fluss mit viel Platz und Blick auf den Half Dome, kurze Wege zu den Toiletten mit Splung und Trinkwasser, Duschen im Curry Village mglich, welches ber einen kurzen aber sehr schnen Fuweg erreichbar ist, Dumpen am Eingang zum Upper Pines Campground mglich und kostenlos, sehr zu empfehlen
@RachaelW357107 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #27
Camping in the Lower Pines Campground was amazing! Gorgeous views of Half Dome and right next to the Village where they have plenty of hot food to grab. It will be a dream to be back!
@ChadH8887011 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #DB1
Everything was awesome!
@ANANTHAG6ED0CE · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #31
Enjoyed one night camping at Lower Pines. Stayed in 31 Campsite. Flat Ground, Clean Restrooms, Silent, Walkable to Curry Village thru Meadows.On the Merced River bank, very peaceful and relaxed.
@ANANTHAG15C5EB · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #31
Enjoyed one night camping at Lower Pines. Stayed in 31 Campsite. Flat Ground, Clean Restrooms, Silent, Walkable to Curry Village thru Meadows.On the Merced River bank, very peaceful and relaxed.
@ThomasL2772337 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #40
Bring bikes. It's the best way to get around. Amazing views. Great camping experience.
@AnnH4487288 · Camped on Jun 7, 2025 at Campsite #55
Excellent location with beautiful views. Walking distance to Curry Village and several trailheads and not far from Yosemite Village (especially by bike) My campsite (#55) was small but fine for me. It is next to the trash and recycle bins, but people were respectful about using them. Also, this site has no shade. Camp host was very helpful and welcoming. Minor inconveniences were worth it for being in the park!
@ConnieD6270207 · Camped on Jun 7, 2025 at Campsite #3
Peaceful in the trees. Near the bridge, while in the campground, is a great public spot to get to watch Alpen Glow on Half Dome.
@ReneM1072429 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #13
Great volunteer at the check-in post. Great permanent staff around the park. Clean bathrooms. Good facilities. Good traffic management.
@JackR1195896 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #30
Fantastic! No complaints!
@MatthewY4B5A8A · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #55
Campsite was nice, as we were walking distance to mirror lake, Happy Isles, and Camp Curry. My only complaint is that in the evening, all of the campfire smoke from other campers just sits in the air and makes the whole campground smokey.
@CharlesL794562 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #39
We were lucky to have perfect weather. Our Lower Pines site #39 was right on the river so we were able to launch our raft directly from our site. The rafting on the Merced River was awesome and we made 3 trips in 3 days (about two hours of blissful floating, no whitewater). The site is also an easy shuttle trip to the start of the Mist trail and the Four Mile Trail (up to Glacier Point). Lower Pines is my favorite area for it's great access to the river, the valley and Curry Village.
@ErikFE77D9FB2F · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #43
Very good spot, could hear the water
@GregB6149905 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #39
Great site. Beautiful park. Bathrooms were never cleaned in three nights
@AutraM621CCE88 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #62
The most peaceful campsite ever!!
@GerhardL85A1F4 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #24
central location, ideal for various hikes
@DanielP5943638 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #26
We came in during Memorial Day weekend. This was a decent stay, with a good view of half dome, and a good access to Curry Village by walking distance through the board walk meadow. Unfortunately, a lot of people like to light fires which can make this campground very smoky and hard to breathe throughout the night.
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