Porcupine Flat Campground
Staying at Porcupine Flat Campground requires reservations. No first come, first serve sites are available. The campground typically opens in late-June and closes mid-October. The opening date varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facility and road work. Porcupine Flat Campground is located off the Tioga Road about 30 minutes west of Tuolumne Meadows and over an hour from Yosemite Valley. RVs and Trailers are not recommended for the narrow roads in this more primitive campground. At an elevation of 8,100 feet (2,500 m) elevation, the campground is near Porcupine Creek, which is the only water source (must be filtered, treated, or boiled).
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 49 |
| Tent-only | 7 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 24 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
56 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | Tent only | Back-in | No / – | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 005 | Tent only | Back-in | No / – | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 006 | Tent only | Back-in | No / – | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 15 | No / – | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 22 | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 18 | No / – | 6 / 1 | 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 | 24 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Porcupine Flat Campground Fee - All Sites $24.00. Porcupine Flat Campground Fee - Standard Sites (RV or Tent) and Tent Only Sites |
| Accessibility | Site 033 is listed accessible |
Porcupine Flat is extremely primitive and has no connectivity or drinking water. Basic amenities include vault toilets, trash/recycling collection, food storage lockers, fire rings and picnic tables. Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is open.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
The Porcupine Flat Campground is located off the Tioga Road 24 miles west from Tioga Pass, the park’s east entrance (35 minutes). From Yosemite Valley, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 38 miles (approximately 70 minutes). From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Road, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 31 miles (45 minutes).
| Coordinates | 37.8082° N, 119.5657° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date will generate a refund, less a $10 transaction fee. Within 48 hours, $10 and the first night's fee are charged. One night reservations do not incur an additional $10 fee, but do not receive a refund. No-shows will be assessed a $20 service fee along with the loss of the first night's fee.
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
17 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
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 4.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School ↗ | 4.9 mi |
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Porcupine Flat Campground - Yosemite National Park, CA
Worth a stop
Just 25 miles away is Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known. Hiking trails and bike paths are abundant in the valley. 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. The Tioga Road offers a 39-mile scenic drive past forests, meadows, lakes and granite domes. Tuolumne Meadows embodies the high-country of the Sierra Nevada, with its broad sub-alpine meadows and granite peaks. Several trailheads line the road offering hikes to beautiful, secluded areas that can only be accessed and enjoyed by foot. Beautiful Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, just 23 miles from Crane Flat, is home to spectacular scenery and numerous wilderness trailheads.
- 4.4 miYosemite Valley Welcome Center ↗Visitor center
- 11.3 miTuolumne Meadows Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Yosemite Wilderness.
- inYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 11.8 miStanislaus National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,090,354 acres
- 15 miAnsel Adams Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 231,619 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.
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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.) Porcupine Flat is situated along a seasonal creek which is it's only source of water. Creek water must be treated and/or boiled before consuming.
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. The Tioga Road offers a 39-mile scenic drive past forests, meadows, lakes, and granite domes. The road’s elevation ranges from 6,200 feet to just under 10,000 feet. Tuolumne Meadows embodies the high-country of the Sierra Nevada and is a good starting point for countless hikes. There is little to no cell service along the road.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Porcupine Flat Campground?
Sites at Porcupine Flat 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 Porcupine Flat Campground?
Porcupine Flat Campground Fee - All Sites $24.00. Porcupine Flat Campground Fee - Standard Sites (RV or Tent) and Tent Only Sites
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Porcupine Flat Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Porcupine Flat Campground?
Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date will generate a refund, less a $10 transaction fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Porcupine Flat Campground have?
56 sites, including 49 standard sites without power and 7 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Porcupine Flat Campground?
The longest site here provides 24 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 pets allowed at Porcupine Flat Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Porcupine Flat Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Porcupine Flat 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 Porcupine Flat Campground?
Site 033 is 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 Porcupine Flat 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 if Porcupine Flat Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Yosemite Creek Campground (2.2 mi), North Pines Campground (4.6 mi), and Lower Pines Campground (4.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Porcupine Flat Campground in?
Porcupine Flat Campground is a Yosemite National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Yosemite National Park