Lower Pines Campground
Popular Yosemite Valley campground along the Merced River with flush toilets, potable water, and easy access to iconic landmarks including Half Dome and Yosemite Falls.
⚠️ From Recreation.gov
Lower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
About
Lower Pines Campground occupies a prime location in Yosemite Valley along the Merced River at 4,000 feet elevation. Surrounded by California black oak, ponderosa pine, and incense-cedar, the campground provides filtered views of Yosemite's iconic granite cliffs. The 74 sites accommodate tents, RVs up to 40 feet, and trailers up to 35 feet, though not every site fits maximum-length equipment. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-proof food storage locker (35"D x 43"W x 28"H). The campground features paved roads and parking spurs, flush toilets, potable water, and an amphitheater. Showers are available for a fee at Curry Village, a short walk away. The free Valley shuttle stops at the campground entrance, connecting to trailheads, restaurants, groceries, and other services. Reservations are highly competitive and released five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Sites typically sell out within minutes during peak season. A 7-day camping limit applies in Yosemite Valley from May 1 through September 15.
Amenities
Live availability — next 14 days
Open sites right now across 74 sites at this campground.
Thu
Oct 8
Full
Fri
Oct 9
Full
Sat
Oct 10
Full
Sun
Oct 11
Full
Mon
Oct 12
Full
Tue
Oct 13
Full
Wed
Oct 14
Full
Thu
Oct 15
Full
Fri
Oct 16
Full
Sat
Oct 17
Full
Sun
Oct 18
Full
Mon
Oct 19
Full
Tue
Oct 20
Full
Wed
Oct 21
Full
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Getting there
📍 9001 Happy Isle Loop Rd, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
From Highway 140/Arch Rock Entrance, continue west on El Portal Road 8 miles to Yosemite Valley. From Highway 41/South Entrance, drive 33 miles north on Wawona Road. From Highway 120 west/Big Oak Flat Entrance, drive 23 miles on Big Oak Flat Road. In Yosemite Valley, follow Southside Drive and signs for Valley campgrounds.
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