$36
Tuolumne Meadows
Closed for the season
Total sites: 142
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
8,600 ft
32°F
17°F
17°F
no signal
Tuolumne Meadows Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA
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 January to the beginning of January. 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. There is a fee of $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.
Campsite Reviews (126)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 67% | |
| 4 star | 14% | |
| 3 star | 10% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 6% |
@lisar212 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #35
peaceful, beautiful, not crowded, good bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks
@JennyH721 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
I love this campground. There are so many amazing trail options nearby and the Tuolumne River is right next to the campground. It is a very different vibe from the valley floor campgrounds.
@JennyH8270248 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
I love this campground. There are so many amazing trail options nearby and the Tuolumne River is right next to the campground. It is a very different vibe from the valley floor campgrounds.
@LisaR8773346 · Camped on Sep 19, 2021 at Campsite #35
peaceful, beautiful, not crowded, good bathrooms with flush toilets and sinks
@RobertH454 · Camped on Sep 16, 2021 at Campsite #35
Everything was fine.
@DennisO7910034 · Camped on Sep 16, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
Very helpful staff, really make you feel welcomed and the grounds well maintained
@RobertH1222975 · Camped on Sep 16, 2021 at Campsite #35
Everything was fine.
@JeremyW9900952 · Camped on Sep 15, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
First off, thank you for protecting our Natural Wonders and National Parks and protecting DAAAA baby BEARS! I spent my 1st trip to Yosemite for my birthday alone during a Global Pandemic. I understand and support any health steps to help, thank you. However, I spent 5 nights there in 4 different sport, one night, walking 10" to the next campsite, because everything was so booked solid and I had to wait on cancellations to make more reservations and extend my trip 3 times. Multiple other campers around me complained of the same issue, wasting valuable time each day to shuffle campsites. This is on top of the fact that almost every night, there really appeared to be about 50% capacity. Despite every night, Recreation.gov saying Upper, Lower, North Pines were SOLD OUT, every night, there were a large around of empty campsites. It was frustrating to be unable to plan a trip because everything was SOLD OUT, to see with my own eyes, many many empty camps every night. There just must be some better way to handle no-call, no-shows, and better management of keep from bouncing from site to site each night. I know you all try your best, thank you for your service. Speed kills da bears. Save da bears. Don't feed da bears. Did I mention da baby bears?
@JeremyW573 · Camped on Sep 15, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
First off, thank you for protecting our Natural Wonders and National Parks and protecting DAAAA baby BEARS! I spent my 1st trip to Yosemite for my birthday alone during a Global Pandemic. I understand and support any health steps to help, thank you. However, I spent 5 nights there in 4 different sport, one night, walking 10" to the next campsite, because everything was so booked solid and I had to wait on cancellations to make more reservations and extend my trip 3 times. Multiple other campers around me complained of the same issue, wasting valuable time each day to shuffle campsites. This is on top of the fact that almost every night, there really appeared to be about 50% capacity. Despite every night, Recreation.gov saying Upper, Lower, North Pines were SOLD OUT, every night, there were a large around of empty campsites. It was frustrating to be unable to plan a trip because everything was SOLD OUT, to see with my own eyes, many many empty camps every night. There just must be some better way to handle no-call, no-shows, and better management of keep from bouncing from site to site each night. I know you all try your best, thank you for your service. Speed kills da bears. Save da bears. Don't feed da bears. Did I mention da baby bears?
@LeviH2625628 · Camped on Sep 15, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
Though it is a decently long drive from the valley, there are plenty of really cool hikes to do here, including clouds rest, and cathedral lakes. Very nice campground right on the Tuolumne river and depending on your spot a great view of lambert dome across the river.
@FerrellIvyM855 · Camped on Sep 15, 2021 at Campsite #18
Disappointed that the store was closing early for the season and the stock was running down to nearly nothing. We'd made our plans for the ability to buy supplies there and had to drive the long road to Lee-Vining to get the required supplies.
@FerrellI679452 · Camped on Sep 15, 2021 at Campsite #18
Disappointed that the store was closing early for the season and the stock was running down to nearly nothing. We'd made our plans for the ability to buy supplies there and had to drive the long road to Lee-Vining to get the required supplies.
@RobinP902 · Camped on Sep 15, 2021 at Campsite #18
Great location! Nice layout and a great camp host! Excellent place to make as your base to hike up in the surrounding mountains and visit the numerous high-mountain lakes.
@DennisO412 · Camped on Sep 15, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
Friendly staff, grounds well maintained, what more could you ask
@LeviH398 · Camped on Sep 15, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
Though it is a decently long drive from the valley, there are plenty of really cool hikes to do here, including clouds rest, and cathedral lakes. Very nice campground right on the Tuolumne river and depending on your spot a great view of lambert dome across the river.
@AdamN530 · Camped on Sep 14, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
Typical campground horror story with obnoxious neighbors who pulled into camp at 1am, drink, loud, and walked into our campsite looking for wood to start a fire. There was no ranger/staff presence to be seen, and ultimately, they all passed out around 3am. Bathrooms were not very close, and I still don’t know where or if they had water. Luckily, we just pulled in, had a quick campfire, and went to bed, to get ready for the next days backpacking trip,
@BeckyG783 · Camped on Sep 14, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
Had a great campsite with a view of the river. One recommendation bath rooms should have some kind of light in them for night time.
@BeckyG1345213 · Camped on Sep 14, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
Had a great campsite with a view of the river. One recommendation bath rooms should have some kind of light in them for night time.
@MichelleB91734 · Camped on Sep 13, 2021 at Campsite #18
Great location.
@MichelleB946 · Camped on Sep 13, 2021 at Campsite #18
Great location.
@GailD675 · Camped on Sep 13, 2021 at Campsite #18
Great campground with lots of great features and support, including the wonderful campground hosts!
@PinChunL533 · Camped on Sep 12, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
Great trip and can’t wait to get back again when it re-opens. Lots to do and nice rangers.
@KimberlyD918 · Camped on Sep 10, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
We had an incredible time climbing in Tuolumne meadows! We only got a campsite for one night. Unfortunately, we arrived late that night and someone had parked in our spot and set up a tent.. I think this happens a lot and I'm not sure what can be done to fix this problem. We were able to sleep in our car parking at an angle near the site. Other than the campsite issue, we enjoyed a full day exploring the hikes and climbs of the meadows!
@DanielS639 · Camped on Sep 10, 2021 at Campsite #18
Very kind lady checking us in saw we had young kids and put us in a great, quiet pitch by the river. So nice to have a silent campground with no music or generators around us. Thank you so so much.
@CarolynS448 · Camped on Sep 8, 2021 at Campsite #TNT
The rangers were so incredibly accommodating. They are amazing.
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