Camp 4
Arrival dates are released one week in advance at 7AM PDT. Camp 4 is a shared site campground, which means six individuals (including children 3 and older) are assigned to each site and all site amenities are shared. As such, this campground is challenging for large groups who all want to camp together. Camp 4 is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The site is situated in the heart of Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known.
More like this: reservable in California · tent only in California
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Tent-only | 62 |
| Host/management | 6 |
Site guide
61 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 / – | Yes |
| 2 | 6 / – | Yes |
| 3 | 6 / – | Yes |
| 4 | 6 / – | Yes |
| 5 | 6 / – | Yes |
| 6 | 6 / – | Yes |
| 7 | 6 / – | Yes |
| 8 | 6 / – | Yes |
| 9 | 6 / – | Yes |
| 10 | 6 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Recreation Fee: $10.00 per person, per night. No Show Policy. Reservation holders have until 8:30 a.m. the day following their arrival date to check-in or their camping reservation will become void. Campers should call (209) 372-8502 if they know they will be late. |
Camp 4 is a shared site campground, which means six individuals (including children 3 and older) are assigned to each site. The campground has a total of 61 sites (only 25 open in winter) which accommodate tents only. Since Camp 4 is a walk-in campground, no vehicles are allowed to enter the campground. You may not sleep in any type of vehicle in the Camp 4 parking lot, including vans. Each site has picnic tables, food storage lockers and fire rings that are shared by all occupants of that site. Restrooms and drinking water are located in the center of the campground. Tent areas are mostly level and most sites have shade. Other than Service Animals, pets are not allowed at Camp 4. Parking is available adjacent to the campground (approximately 100-300 yards away). A parking permit is required from spring through fall. You will receive a free parking permit upon check-in.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Upon entering Yosemite Valley, turn left onto Sentinel Drive, then left onto Northside Drive. Camp 4 will be on your right after approximately 1.25 miles.
| Nearest town | Yosemite, California |
| Coordinates | 37.7414° N, 119.6034° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Due to the close proximity of sites and its shared nature, Camp 4 is not considered a quiet campground.
Charges and cancellations
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance of arrival date will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival date will also lose the first night's camping fee. Change Policy: Only two changes may be made to each reservation. No Show Policy: Reservation holders have until 8:30 a.m. the day following their arrival date to check-in or their camping reservation will become void. The maximum fee for no shows is $20 and loss of the first night’s camping fee.
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
12 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School ↗ | 1.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 2.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Camping in Yosemite’s Camp 4 | The Only Campsite with a Lottery Reservation System
Worth a stop
- 1.1 miYosemite Valley Welcome Center ↗Visitor center
- 14.4 miWawona Visitor Center At Hill's Studio ↗Visitor center
- 15 miCarlon Day Use Area ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Yosemite Wilderness.
- inYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 13.1 miSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
- 13.9 miStanislaus National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,090,354 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Yosemite Valley ChapelBuilding · Yosemite National Park · 0.6 mi
- Degnan's RestaurantBuilding · Yosemite Np · 1.1 mi
- Glacier Point Trailside MuseumBuilding · El Portal · 1.8 mi
Natural features
Yosemite Valley is forested with a diverse mix of California black oak, ponderosa pine, incense-cedar, white fir, and white-leaf manzanita, which offers a pleasant combination of sun and shade. Through the trees, Yosemite's telltale granite cliffs peek through, and the gentle, refreshing Merced River flows nearby.
Recreation
Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, auto touring, cross-country skiing and photography are all very popular activities within the park. Hiking trails range from the easy paved, two-mile roundtrip walk to Mirror Lake/Meadow, to the grueling but rewarding 14 to 16 mile trek to Half Dome (permit required). Rafting the Merced River is a fun way to cool down on a summer day when water levels are sufficient. Yosemite Valley also offers numerous guided bus tours, educational programs, museums, ranger-led activities and an art center with workshops.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp 4?
Sites at Camp 4 are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Camp 4?
Recreation Fee: $10.00 per person, per night. No Show Policy. Reservation holders have until 8:30 a.m.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Camp 4?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Camp 4?
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance of arrival date will incur a $10 cancellation fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Camp 4 have?
68 sites, including 62 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Camp 4?
Camp 4 is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Camp 4?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Camp 4?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Camp 4?
Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Camp 4?
Yosemite, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Camp 4 is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lower Pines Campground (2 mi), North Pines Campground (2.1 mi), and Upper Pines Campground (2.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Camp 4 in?
Camp 4 is a Yosemite National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Yosemite National Park