Tuolumne Horse Campsites
Reservations for the additional dates July 1-14 will release June 20 at 7AM PST. Tuolumne Meadows Horse Campsites are located within Tuolumne Meadows Campground in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 8,600 feet. The site is situated along the scenic Tioga Road just eight miles from the Tioga Pass Entrance Station and 55 miles from Yosemite Valley. Within Yosemite, visitors can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas, and so much more. Reservation Tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 4 |
Site guide
4 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORSE #1 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| HORSE #2 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| HORSE #3 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| HORSE #4 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | Paved | Partial | 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
| Max vehicle length | 27 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Tuolumne Horse Campsites accommodate only those with horses or other stock animals. Reservations are required. Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and food storage lockers. Flush toilets, drinking water, and an amphitheater are provided. Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center is within walking distance, as is a general store.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, Highway 120 east from Manteca or west from Lee Vining (State Route 395) into Yosemite National Park. Tuolumne Meadows Campground and Horse sites are located 5 miles from the Tioga Pass Entrance station (Hwy 120 from the east) and is 55 miles (2 hours) from Yosemite Valley.
| Nearest town | Yosemite National Park, California |
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 37.85° N, 119.56° W. Call the office before you drive. |
Good to know
- Tuolumne Meadows Campground standard and Group site reservations are located here: Tuolumne Meadows Campground, Yosemite National Park - Recreation.gov Tuolumne Horse Campsites will open on July 1.
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations always incur a $10 fee. Within 48 hours of the arrival date, cancellations will also incur the first night's camping fee. No shows will be charged $20 and the first night of camping.
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
20 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.
Explore
Natural features
Tuolumne Meadows embodies the high-country of the Sierra Nevada, with its broad sub-alpine meadows and granite domes and peaks. The gentle Tuolumne River, Lyell Fork, and Dana Fork flow through the vast, colorful meadows bursting with seasonal wildflowers. The meadows are surrounded by stands of Western White pine, Mountain hemlock, and Lodgepole pine.
Recreation
Popular activities in the area include hiking, rock climbing, backpacking and fishing. The 4.8-mile roundtrip trail to Elizabeth Lake begins in the campground and climbs to a glacier-carved lake at the base of Unicorn Peak. Other trails in Tuolumne Meadows include Soda Springs and Parsons Lodge, Lyell Canyon via the John Muir Trail, Cathedral Lakes, Mono Pass, and Glen Aulin. Nearby Tenaya Lake is a magnificent spot for picnicking, swimming and canoeing.
Nearby
Tuolumne Horse Campsites accommodate only those with horses or other stock animals. Reservations are required. Campsites have a picnic table, fire ring, and a food storage locker. Flush toilets, drinking water, and an amphitheater are provided. Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center is within walking distance, as is a general store.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
Sites at Tuolumne Horse Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
Cancellations always incur a $10 fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Tuolumne Horse Campsites have?
4 sites, including 4 equestrian sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
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 Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
Flush toilets, drinking water, and an amphitheater are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
Yes, pets are allowed at Tuolumne Horse Campsites. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
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
What is there to do at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
Popular activities in the area include hiking, rock climbing, backpacking and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
Yosemite National Park, California. Tuolumne Horse Campsites accommodate only those with horses or other stock animals.
Source: Getting there
Which national park is Tuolumne Horse Campsites in?
Tuolumne Horse Campsites is a Yosemite National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Yosemite National Park