Camping in and near Yosemite
Camping within Yosemite National Park
Yosemite has thirteen campgrounds. Four campgrounds are open all year. Four campgrounds are in Yosemite Valley; nine are elsewhere in the park. There is a mixture of reservable sites and "first come, first served" sites. Most campgrounds accept RVs.
"Camping" refers to an overnight stay in an established campground. Overnight stays in Yosemite National Park that are not in established campgrounds or lodging facilities require a wilderness permit. See Wilderness Permits for information.
Camping in Yosemite Valley
The following campgrounds are available in Yosemite Valley:
| Campground Name | Elevation | Dates Open | Reservations | Tents? RVs? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Pines | 4000 feet 1220m |
All year | Required | Both |
| Lower Pines | 4000 feet 1220m |
March to October | Required | Both |
| North Pines | 4000 feet 1220m |
April to September | Required | Both |
| Camp 4 | 4000 feet 1220m |
All year | No | Tents only |
Yosemite Valley's campgrounds are located as shown on this map. Yosemite Village, also shown, is the location of many visitor services, including the Valley Visitor Center.
Detailed campground maps are available on the recreation.gov Web site:
You can make reservations at the reservable campgrounds inside Yosemite by using the recreation.gov Web site. You can also make reservations by telephone at 877.444.6777.
Yosemite camping outside the Valley
The following Yosemite National Park campgrounds are available outside Yosemite Valley:
| Campground Name | Elevation | Dates Open | Reservations | Tents? RVs? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wawona | 3900 feet 1200m |
All year | Required May to September | Both |
| Bridalveil Creek | 6950 feet 2120m |
July to early September | No | Both |
| Hodgdon Meadow | 4750 feet 1450m |
All year | Required May to September | Both |
| Crane Flat | 6200 feet 1880m |
June to September | Required | Both |
| Tamarack Flat | 6300 feet 1930m |
June to early September | No | Tents/small RVs |
| White Wolf | 7900 feet 2400m |
July to early September | No | Tents/small RVs |
| Yosemite Creek | 7200 feet 2200m |
July to early September | No | Tents/small RVs |
| Porcupine Flat | 8100 feet 2480m |
July to early September | No | Both |
| Tuolumne Meadows | 8600 feet 2620m |
July to September | Yes, 50% | Both |
Yosemite's campgrounds outside Yosemite Valley are located as shown on this map:
You can make reservations at the reservable campgrounds inside Yosemite by using the recreation.gov Web site. You can also make reservations by telephone at 877.444.6777.
More information
For more information about camping inside Yosemite, including reservations by phone or postal mail, stay length limits, campsite capacity, food storage, pets, quiet hours, and electricity usage, see:
- Yosemite National Park's Web page about camping
- the Yosemite Guide
- Yosemite: Your Complete Guide to the Park
For information about wilderness (backcountry) camping inside Yosemite National Park, see the Yosemite Wilderness Center.
If you plan to sleep in a tent or RV that you are bringing with you, you will be camping. Otherwise, you are interested in lodging. For information about lodging inside Yosemite National Park, including tent cabins, Housekeeping Camp, and the High Sierra Camps, see Lodging within Yosemite National Park.
