Upper Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA

Upper 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 236 campsites. The campground is open all year. 232 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $10.00 to $36.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, restroom, trash dumpster, pay telephone. Activities include biking, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (1965)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		59%
4 star		27%
3 star		7%
2 star		3%
1 star		2%

@LeonaJF4B9CD23 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #3

We stayed in site 3 with a 21 foot towable and full-size truck from Thursday, March 27 to Saturday, March 29. The site was level and close to the shuttle bus stop with an amazing view of half dome. It was an easy hike to Mirror Lake and all the waterfalls were running at full force. The camp hosts were very friendly. The park was not very busy and we even had our pick of seats in the main hall at the Awhanee Hotel. Great site, can't wait to stay there again next year.

@EmilyS1613279 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #49

Can't wait to go back! Great spot near bathroom and hosts in a clearing so great stargazing too!

@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #56

Pros: Facilities and staff are greatCons: Noise and light from other campers. Trash on the ground around the campsites

@AlbertoR6235C1 · Camped on Mar 19, 2025 at Campsite #65

The bathrooms were not clean, and there was no toilet paper or hand soap available. The potable water dispensers for drinking were out of service, which was inconvenient for visitors.The camper vans were parked next to the tents, creating a lot of noise due to their power generators. In my case, they even turned on a home theater system, which caused additional disturbances. It would be ideal to separate the areas designated for campers from those for tent campers to avoid these types of issues.The ground in the camping area is rustic, and after rain or snow, it remains completely wet, making it difficult to rest comfortably. By comparison, in Zion N.P., they use fine gravel, which not only helps level the ground under the tent but also provides a more pleasant camping experience.Additionally, the website stated that the campground was fully booked when I tried to reserve three months in advance. However, upon arrival, the actual occupancy was only 60%.

@GabrielS1614F6 · Camped on Mar 19, 2025 at Campsite #64

Lugar incrvel! Check in super rapido pessoas muito atenciosas... fizemos um churrasco no camping e fizemos as trilhas mist mirror lake... na neve o local bonito demais... aconselho pegar no final do inverno pois as estradas sao de melhor acesso e nao tao frio... voltarei com certeza

@PamelaK2026168 · Camped on Mar 18, 2025 at Campsite #5

Upper Pines in the late winter/early spring is delightful. It's much less crowded -- like the park as a whole -- than in the summer. So it's quieter. Our site (# 5) is an excellent one. Any site on the outer side of a loop is better than the opposite, because there's no one behind you, and no one walking through your site.

@DaveL1115951 · Camped on Mar 17, 2025 at Campsite #66

Its Spring time with melting snows and the occasional snow shower. The campground has snow and water pools in spots so you should be prepared to drive and walk in this environment. The campsite was riddled with aluminum foil bits and other plastic litter but in better shape than expected due to the current political environment. I just pitched in and cleaned up the campsite. Wonderful location near the trail to Happy Isles and Mirror Lake. This is the best National Park!

@IvanC02A05026B · Camped on Mar 14, 2025 at Campsite #22

Great first time camping at this location also right next to the restroom for quick access

@SarahN6456835 · Camped on Mar 10, 2025 at Campsite #71

The views from site 071 were spectacular. Toilets were pretty clean.

@HectorGEEFAE94 · Camped on Mar 4, 2025 at Campsite #17

Very spacious spot and it's nice that you don't have anyone staying directly behind you. Clean and warm restrooms were nice in the cold weather. The walking distance to curry village was convenient.

@SusanM8574216 · Camped on Mar 2, 2025 at Campsite #7

Great host! Made the stay welcoming! Such clean bathrooms!

@Christoph82403 · Camped on Mar 2, 2025 at Campsite #31

Site 031 Double wide drive slightly flooded when we arrived. Drained by the next day even though it was raining through the night. Under the tree canopy so partially shaded. Good site overall, fairly level with a slight slope toward the rear. large barrier prevents you from backing deeper into the site. Park was clean in spite of limited staffing. Camp Hosts friendly and welcoming.

@LynnD9067875 · Camped on Mar 1, 2025 at Campsite #55

Very convenient to the bike trails which run through the entire park.

@Christine79297 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #33

Wonderfully kind and informative park rangers and camp host. Sites are a bit cramped but almost everyone around me behaved. Only sites up to 97 of upper pines campground were open this time of year. The loop is closest to the entrance and you can walk to the park shuttles. Pay attention to the site map as most spots are for just 1 vehicle if you want to camp in a group, and short if you have an RV or trailer. I didnt use the restrooms or showers. There is a spot to RV dump and fill water. This was free when I was there (FEB) but it was clearly being renovated so might be pay in future.

@ROBERTOH9043B9 · Camped on Feb 26, 2025 at Campsite #11

Camp site is always great. Potable water is always available and Park Rangers are always on top of their game. Sadly bikes rentals are only available on spring and summer but thatll be another reason to come back. Always come back

@EduardoKBA278F · Camped on Feb 24, 2025 at Campsite #90

We had a great time on our 4 nights stay at upper pines. The staff was friendly and gave us a detailed explanation of all the rules and details off the campground.

@Maximilia2501F · Camped on Feb 24, 2025 at Campsite #62

The campsites are very spacious and clean. Bathrooms are clean and staff is very friendly. All campsites are very level. They are very close together, though. You can easily walk or drive to curry village where they have lots of amenities like showers, restaurants, and other stores.

@MelodieG384460 · Camped on Feb 23, 2025 at Campsite #3

A great place to stay within Yosemite Valley. The free shuttle bus stop is nearby and the buses run every 15 minutes. Water spigot and wastewater dump are located in the bathroom area, so there is a bit of a walk to and from the campsite. The trees and ravens add so much character to the area.

@PatrickL376701 · Camped on Feb 23, 2025 at Campsite #55

Site is spacious, near bathroom. Light from bathroom sort of bright. Good spot for winter camping.

@DavidM1864120 · Camped on Feb 23, 2025 at Campsite #59

We're a 1/4 of the way thru the 21st century, add wifi.

@SolomonL1B99AD · Camped on Feb 20, 2025 at Campsite #7

camp in the valley with easy access to all trails etc

@AlbertS9518766 · Camped on Feb 18, 2025 at Campsite #25

Clean, well kept, pleasant staff, well behaved campers.

@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Feb 18, 2025 at Campsite #59

Firefall is amazing. So glad not all campgrounds are open keeping crowds manageable

@JeffreyJ698559 · Camped on Feb 17, 2025 at Campsite #56

Campground hosts were awesome!!

@YukieR325962CD · Camped on Feb 16, 2025 at Campsite #19

Stayed at site 69 and site 19 on two separate occasions. Both offer great view of the mountains with some tree coverage. Both sites spacious and convenient access to the restroom; site 69 was somewhat secluded and quieter; site 19 felt a bit closer to the neighbors and it is close to the road so there constant noise of car passing but that wasn't too annoying to us.

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