North Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA

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 end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. There is a fee of $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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4.5 out of 5

5 star		67%
4 star		18%
3 star		6%
2 star		2%
1 star		3%

@LarryN3972868 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #201

Yosemite is amazing and North Pines is well maintained and a wonderful location to enjoy one of the most beautiful places on the face of the earth! Unfortunately the campsite reservation process is almost impossible to secure because sites are reserved within seconds after their release and many of those who have reserved sites dont show up, there is no way to get access to the empty sites even if you are in the park. There should be an additional charge for no shows who do not cancel their reservation, all three campgrounds had as many as 7 sites no one was able to enjoy. A $50. or $100. fine above the price of the site might discourage this incredible disservice to the public.

@LiliG347249C3B · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #511

LOVE Yosemite and this campground is well situated and not as crowded as Upper Pines.

@ConnieC9271024 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #213

Wonderful locationsuper short walk to Rivereasy access to Ahwahnee clean siteno real e-access (both a pro & con)site had both Sun & shade as desiredId book this site forever if I could.

@JoeH9727393 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #517

Riverside campsites are great, as are those view Half Dome view.

@ClayCE97EEFAB0 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #219

Bring your bicycle! You can travel the valley on dedicated bike paths, away from traffic. Great river for cooling off. Perfect location for exploring the valley. Camping below Half Dome, every view is a "postcard"!

@AndrewU478F902 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #207

Great weather, great Ranger walks each day. Take advantage to the broad knowledge of the Park Service.

@DaleenF6B0DD8E · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #135

We were fortunate to win the North Pines lottery and secured a spot here for Labor Day weekend. We had site 135, which was an odd site located on a corner where three separate sites converged into a space the size of what felt like a single spot. This corner area would be great for a family wanting to spend the weekend together, but would probably not be preferred by someone looking for a quiet, private time at their campsite. There are other areas in the campground that offer a little more space.

@ROBINO0F1EE1D1 · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #109

Great time! Our view from our picnic table was Half Domeamazing! Take a bike or walk through the meadow to Curry Village!

@MatthewC862969 · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #132

Not even worth a review it was so bad!!!

@ChrisG1203337 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #Backpackers

The backpacker's camp in Yosemite Valley is a great entry/exit point for backpacking. I met a lot of great people there who had interesting stories about where they were headed. It can get busy on Holiday weekends. I was there Friday of Labor Day weekend. A big party of hikers arrived at around 10pm right outside my tent, which made it challenging to try to sleep while they set up. Once the noise died down, it was fine. The camp is a great resource.

@CharlesOC943C7 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #Backpacker's 2 people

A great offering and cheep lodging to have before a back packing trip.

@LindsayD9CF223 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #309

Unbeatable location to access the attractions of Yosemite Valley! Close to the shuttle stop and Curry Village. Bathrooms had flushable toilets, running water, and one outlet. Camp sites are small overall. That being said, your neighbors will greatly influence the quality of your stay.

@EricLeeM7AFD99 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #503

This was my first time tent camping, and I couldnt have imagined a more perfect place to do it than Yosemite. My wife and I had driven through the park during winter before, but experiencing the beauty of the Valley up close in summer was something else entirely. We felt incredibly fortunate to secure a reservation at North Pines, knowing how coveted these spots are by people from around the world.We had been eagerly anticipating this trip for months, and it exceeded all our expectations. We brought our Golden Retriever and, while we mostly stuck to the loop trail this time, we still had an unforgettable experience. The campground was impeccably maintained, and our fellow campers were respectful of the rules, regulations, and quiet hours. It was refreshing to see how well the honor system worked here.The bathrooms were clean and regularly maintained, which added to the overall comfort of our stay. Our campsite was just steps away from the serene Tenaya Creek, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty that Yosemite is famous for. The staff was exceptionally friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, clearly taking immense pride in their work.My only wish was that the K9 Kennel wasn't closed so early for the rest of the season, so that we could've boarded the pup for a few hours to explore more of the hiking trails. After this experience, I cant help but wonder why it took us so long to camp here. For just $30 a night, I dont see why Id ever vacation anywhere else. I cant wait to return and stay even longer next time!

@MelatiA646B347 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #313

Our campsite was very impacted by others (tents). We felt like are campsite are was being encroached on by tents.

@ThomasP9156982 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #Backpackers

Very nice staff and the backpackers camp is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the campground.Unfortunately, the toilets are still out of order. But there is a pit toilet available, which is the only comfort feature you would find in the backpackers camp in Yosemite Valley, for example.The general store is very close and (at least when I spend a night at the campground) was open even after 9pm.I stayed here twice in the last two years before I started my Rim-to-Rim hikes and I can recommend spending one or more nights here.

@MariaM4161283 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #212

Beautiful place with beautiful views and the valley is easily accessible from the campground

@JikkieVA6F1A0B · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #208

Very close to the start of many trails, therefore good location imo

@JikkieVE71E868 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #208

Very close to the start of many trails, therefore good location imo

@KateW6142902 · Camped on Aug 17, 2024 at Campsite #107

It's Yosemite. Of course it's great. Spot does get a lot of mid-day sun, so if tent camping bring a shade canopy.

@jeffreys172959 · Camped on Aug 17, 2024 at Campsite #313

Beautiful location, great trails, but close camp sites.

@DougM2170925 · Camped on Aug 17, 2024 at Campsite #Backpackers

A group of 6 in one tent drank and made excessive noise way after dark. Finally the camp host and then a ranger? shut them up for the night. Not sure how/why they made the backpacker campground. Other than that problem, it was convenient, affordable and the option to stay there before starting a 21-day hike was appreciated.

@JessicaD400413 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #529

We loved camping at North Pines! Campsites are close together but its a popular destination so thats expected. Our campsite was very shaded and just across the street from the river. When we were there the river was pretty low and mellow but very inviting. We visited the end of August 2024 and temperatures were hot during the day and comfortable/cool at night. Theres a 5-10pm fire curfew so we ended up buying a butane stove at the Curry Village Mountain shop to cook breakfasts on. The bathrooms were well maintained and had flushable toilets and running water but there was no soap so be sure to bring your own! There was a drinking water refill station and a camping sink water/gray water dumping station which were both very convenient. Food and any scented toiletries have to be kept in bear boxes at each campsite at all times and we saw park rangers checking campsites and giving warnings to campers not taking this seriously. There is also a shuttle stop just outside the campground that makes it super easy to get around Yosemite Valley. 10/10 recommendation North Pines and we cant wait to come back!

@JancoTA0B8238A · Camped on Aug 13, 2024 at Campsite #509

Nice view on mountains. Campsite was close to other campsites. Not much privacy.

@IrisSolL008838 · Camped on Aug 10, 2024 at Campsite #522

Riverfront! This site has its own private entrance. We were able to set up 2 larger tents (6 and 10 person tent) no problem. Has some rocky and slope areas.

@Borhanv60F55AB · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #Backpackers

I arrived when it was dark but the amenity was good

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