White Wolf Campground
There is no drinking water provided here. Restrooms are portable toilets. Staying at White Wolf Campground requires reservations. White Wolf typically opens mid-July and closes mid to late September, depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facility and road work. White Wolf Campground is located off the Tioga Road between Tuolumne Meadows and Crane Flat, approximately an hour from Yosemite Valley at 8,000 feet (2,400 m). The campground is tucked into the forest about a mile from Tioga Road near White Wolf Lodge. Trailheads nearby lead to Lukens and Harden Lakes and the area is popular for those accessing other wilderness destinations.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 44 |
| Tent-only | 5 |
| Host/management | 25 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 27 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
49 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | Standard | Pull-through | 27 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | Standard | Pull-through | 27 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | Standard | Pull-through | 27 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 07 | Standard | 25 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 08 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | Partial | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 27 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | White Wolf Campground Fee - All Sites $36.00. White Wolf Campground Fee - Standard Sites (RV or Tent) and Tent Only Sites |
| Accessibility | Sites 64, 65 are listed accessible |
Seasonal facilities include potable water, flush toilets, trash/recycling collection, food storage lockers, fire rings, picnic tables, staff/host on-site, and an amphitheater. Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is open. There is no cell phone reception, no internet connectivity, no camp store, no ice or firewood for sale, no laundry facilities, no dump station and no showers.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
White Wolf Campground is located off the Tioga Road 24 miles west from Tioga Pass, the park’s east entrance (45 minutes). From Yosemite Valley, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 31 miles (approximately 1 hour). From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Road, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 31 miles (35 minutes).
| Nearest town | Yosemite, California |
| Coordinates | 37.8703° N, 119.6483° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- White Wolf is open but with portable toilets and no drinking water.
Charges and cancellations
Cancelling your reservation more than 48 hours ahead of your arrival date will result in a refund, less a $10 service fee. If the cancellation is within 48 hours of the arrival date, the first night's fee will also be charged. Cancellations for a single night’s use within 48 hours will not receive a refund, but will not be assessed an additional service fee. No-shows will be charged a $20 service fee and the first night's fee.
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
21 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 ↗ | 10.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10.1 mi |
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Explore
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White Wolf Campground Review and Tour - Yosemite National Park
Worth a stop
Groceries: Yosemite Valley, Crane Flat (a small convenience store in the gas station ) and Tuolumne Meadows ( convenience store and grill) or Lee Vining. Restaurants: Yosemite Valley or Lee Vining. Post Office: Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows Showers: Yosemite Valley at Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp Dump Station: Available all year in Yosemite Valley in Upper Pines Campground.
- 9.2 miYosemite Valley Welcome Center ↗Visitor center
- 11.9 miMiddle Fork Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 12.3 miCarlon Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 13.3 miBig Oak Flat Information Station ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Yosemite Wilderness.
- inYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 5.5 miStanislaus National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,090,354 acres
- 14.8 miHoover Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 128,044 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
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- May Lake High Sierra CampHistoric district · Yosemite · 8.8 mi
- Snow Creek Ski HutBuilding · Yosemite · 8.9 mi
Natural features
Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation between October and May (and over 75% between November and March). Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May. The Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.
Recreation
Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, auto touring, and photography are all very popular activities within the park. The White Wolf area has hiking and backpacking opportunities that begin near the campground, such as Lukens Lake, Harden Lake and the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. The Crane Flat area, 23 miles west, offers many other hiking opportunities such as Tuolumne and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias, both of which require a 2.5 to 3-mile roundtrip hike to view. Tuolumne Meadows and all it's High Sierra wonder lie 25 miles to the east, where many beautiful day and overnight excursions await.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at White Wolf Campground?
Sites at White Wolf Campground 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 White Wolf Campground?
White Wolf Campground Fee - All Sites $36.00. White Wolf Campground Fee - Standard Sites (RV or Tent) and Tent Only Sites
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at White Wolf Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at White Wolf Campground?
Cancelling your reservation more than 48 hours ahead of your arrival date will result in a refund, less a $10 service fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does White Wolf Campground have?
74 sites, including 44 standard sites without power and 5 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at White Wolf Campground?
The longest site here provides 27 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at White Wolf Campground?
Seasonal facilities include potable water, flush toilets, trash/recycling collection, food storage lockers, fire rings, picnic tables, staff/host on-site, and an amphitheater.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at White Wolf Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at White Wolf Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at White Wolf Campground?
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
Are there accessible sites at White Wolf Campground?
Sites 64 and 65 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at White Wolf Campground?
Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to White Wolf Campground?
Yosemite, California. Groceries: Yosemite Valley, Crane Flat (a small convenience store in the gas station ) and Tuolumne Meadows ( convenience store and grill) or Lee Vining.
Source: Getting there