North Pines Campground, 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 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. 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		66%
4 star		19%
3 star		7%
2 star		2%
1 star		3%

@JoAnneB04A741E · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #105

I don't know when this started happening but both nights in Yosemite we had people stroll through our campsite while we were hanging out eating or just sitting by the fire. I saw someone even go into someone else's site and take wood from their firepit. They didn't know each other! Bathrooms don't have soap, so be prepared with your own.

@RonP6324524 · Camped on Oct 23, 2024 at Campsite #305

Beautiful campsite, bathrooms located nearby but not immediately next to it. Also right across from the start of the Mirror Lake hike! Area was spacious and fairly level. Great campsite all around!

@COLLEENA931057 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #219

My time at North Pines Campground was nothing short of incredible. Nestled in the heart of Yosemite Valley, the campground provided the perfect base for adventures and meaningful time with friends. Waking up each morning to the serene views of towering pines and the Merced River was a refreshing reminder of Yosemites beauty.One of the highlights was hiking around Happy Isles, where we were immersed in lush greenery and enjoyed the peaceful sounds of rushing water. The trails from this area offered a great introduction to the parks scenic beauty. We also spent time watching climbers scale the legendary walls of El Capitana humbling and inspiring experience, especially witnessing their perseverance from the meadows below.The campground itself was well-maintained, with clean facilities and a cozy, natural setting. Despite the popularity of the park, it never felt overcrowded, and the friendly campers added to the positive experience. Id highly recommend North Pines for anyone looking for an unforgettable outdoor adventure surrounded by the grandeur of Yosemite.

@TiffanyH355647 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #313

This was a very pretty site beautifully right in front of a big rock. And not too far from the bathroom, which was nice. Just a reminder from the gate it's about an hour if you follow speed guidelines to the site. Not too close to the next campsite. Very clean. Beautiful weather 10/19/2024.

@MichaelL540355 · Camped on Oct 16, 2024 at Campsite #210

Crowded and smoky but its in the valley.

@glenns8096036 · Camped on Oct 13, 2024 at Campsite #311

Sites are too close to each other

@AnthonyJ385127 · Camped on Oct 12, 2024 at Campsite #215

Terrible location for tent camping. Better for RV. The site is dusty& noisy, & not enough space between sites for tent camping. I was only there for one night, both I & my friend got sick, with a bad dry cough can hardly speak, 6 days later still a dry cough.

@HelmutBF541BAC · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #531

Very friendly Rangers and volunteers. Good instruction. Great location.

@KathyE7166004 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #312

Clean and quiet

@NicholasR2BEB9 · Camped on Oct 7, 2024 at Campsite #109

Site 109 in North Pines Campground abuts the Merced River, a pleasant view and plenty of space with only two neighbors. You have shared access to the shore of the river and could easily get in and out of the water if you wanted to wade. Nice views of the granite wall from some spots in the campsite. Bathroom is right across the way.Easy in and out, well marked and identified. Shuttle access to the rest of the park was just across the bridge from the campground entrance, which was fantasticThe only cons are, it is right across from the bathrooms and bear-proof receptacles. And it's close enough to the entrance that all vehicles entering or exiting the campground pass by, but that didn't seem to be an issue with noise for me.

@nicholasl16533 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #311

Campground is loud, all the sites are on top of each other. There were multiple groups that were loud through late in the evening with little respect for other groups and little enforcement from Rangers or host. Also the bathroom lights are very bright and don't turn off so doesn't get very dark within the campground. Having camped at many NPS campgrounds, felt that this one was lacking and was very clearly an attempt to fit as many people in the campground as possible. On the positives, the campground is conveniently located in the valley, multiple trail accessed directly from campground or nearby (Mist trail/Nevada & Vernal falls, Mirror lake). Curry village with nearby store and showers.

@RomyOE58AAE548 · Camped on Oct 5, 2024 at Campsite #135

Great to be in the Valley but the Lower Pines had better views.

@Francisco861E1 · Camped on Oct 1, 2024 at Campsite #500

Excellent campground right across the bathroom with a drinking water station, which was very convenient. Camp hosts and rangers are very friendly. Will stay longer next time.

@MelanieS829936 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #207

Even with as many campsites as there were and people, it was surprisingly quite. You just can't beat being below Half Dome and the Royal Arches. All the stern bear warnings had us on edge all night long though... even though we did everything we could to eliminate smells and food from our camper van!

@WeiweiCDECD4BC · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #135

The only reason to give one less star is for the size of campsite, which is a general problem with campgrounds in Yosemite Valley. Our site (#135) at least has a spacious driveway. Surprised to see the new dump station at better location.

@SeanN69E302D33 · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #306

Campground was clean with ample amount of space. Some areas of the campground needed some trimmings but overall decent conditions. Walks to the restrooms were only 1 minute and very close by in either direction you choose.

@jeanB8384780 · Camped on Sep 26, 2024 at Campsite #212

The camp site had so many yellow jacket wasps that I couldn't even eat my dinner without 6 of them flying around my face. I gave up. Broke down camp and drove home at night. A miserable camping experience at North Pine Campgrounds, Yosemite. I didn't report it because the check-in volunteer has already closed the booth and gone home when I waa forced to abandon the site.

@GunnarO5FE9F09 · Camped on Sep 25, 2024 at Campsite #520

This site struck me as being one of the best in the campground. It backs up to the Merced River, and has a generous area to one side, since there are no neighbors on that side. I deducted a star for two reasons - the first being that I could only stay one night because this park is the Disneyland of National Parks and youre fighting the demand of the Californian hordes. The second reason is that the bathroom building nearby was under construction, and the workers were there sawing wood at 8:00. I understand things need to get fixed some time, but this site would be one of the more affected sites until that work is completed. With a longer stay and no construction nearby, this site would be ideal for being in the Yosemite Valley.

@DebbieB7118892 · Camped on Sep 23, 2024 at Campsite #136

Overall, it was a good camping experience. Lots of people, but not too noisy at night.Campground volunteer hosts were very friendly and provided great information.Site 136 is in a good location. Parking pad is a bit bumpy.The restrooms were clean. The restroom lights stay on all night and shine out on some of the campsites.

@PatriciaC59210 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #511

North Pines lottery system is great for us because we have always gotten at least one site (there are 6 of us who enter the lottery). We are also happy with the limited evening hours for campfires and having no fires in the morning. Check in and check out times are reasonable. Bathrooms are always clean, as are campsites. One improvement would be to have sites arranged in a Progressive Tranquility format.

@DebraW8542591 · Camped on Sep 18, 2024 at Campsite #101

This is a wonderful site. Has easy access to a large open area adjacent to the Merced River bridge. Site is relatively level. Next to main entrance but we kinda liked that. Shorter distance to shuttles and Curry Village.

@DominicR91BA23 · Camped on Sep 18, 2024 at Campsite #Backpackers

Stayed here 1 day before and after our back country permit dates in the backpacker camp. Bugs/meat bees were constant in mid September when the sun was out. Pit toilets were pretty clean. We got water from the North Pines campground bathrooms. Both days we stayed, the campsite was not full. Theres also a loading zone a couple hundred yards away from the backpackers camp, to help you unload from a car while you walk your stuff to the sites.

@DevenC46E2DF17 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #517

Generators permitted to run at 7am. Very early for a peaceful time in a beautiful space. Came to Yosemite to get away from motor noise.

@MargaretC31174 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #214

My site 214 was perfect. Large tent area. Next to our motor home .Close to the bathroom . Close to the stream by the backpackers camp.

@DougL1123661 · Camped on Sep 14, 2024 at Campsite #Backpackers

This is the backpackers campground. It was easy to find, clean and welcoming. The camp host was available and took care of "situations" before having to be asked. Like folks coming in late and load. Hope to stay there again soon.

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