Tuolumne Meadows Campground
Tuolumne Meadows Campground recently had a complete overhaul and rehabilitation of the campsites. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and camping equipment within established campsites. Thank you! Tuolumne Meadows Campground is located 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 five miles from the Tioga Pass Entrance Station. Within Yosemite, visitors can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas, and so much more.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 135 |
| Standard, no hookups | 116 |
| Hike-in | 25 |
| Group tent areas | 7 |
| Walk-in | 6 |
| RV, no hookups | 1 |
| Host/management | 19 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
289 sites in 9 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A005 | A | Standard | 35 | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| A006 | A | Standard | Back-in | 35 | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| A007 | A | Standard | 35 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |||
| A009 | A | Standard | 18 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| A010 | A | Standard | 18 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |||
| A011 | A | Standard | 18 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |||
| A012 | A | Standard | 18 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |||
| A013 | A | Tent only | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||||
| A014 | A | Walk-in | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |||
| A015 | A | Walk-in | Partial | 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 | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites A005, A041, B037, B038 and 9 more are listed accessible |
This large, popular campground contains family, horse and group camp sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a 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.
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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 is 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 |
| Coordinates | 37.8711° N, 119.3600° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Cancellation of individual or equestrian site reservations will be charged a $10 service fee. If the cancellation is within 48 hours of the arrival date, the first night's fee will also be charged. Cancellation of a group site reservation will incur a $10.00 service fee plus the first night’s use fee when the reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night’s use will not be assessed a service fee. No-shows for any type of reservation will be charged a $20 service fee and the first night's fee.
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
25 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 ↗ | 0.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School ↗ | 14.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known, is 55 miles and two hours from Tuolumne Meadows. 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. Glacier Point is an hour from Yosemite Valley, with sweeping views of both Yosemite and Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and Clouds Rest, among other notable landmarks. A visit to Wawona and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center is like stepping back in time.
- 0.8 miTuolumne Meadows Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 15 miYosemite Valley Welcome Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Yosemite Wilderness.
- inYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 10.8 miAnsel Adams Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 231,619 acres
- 11 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
- McCauley CabinBuilding · Lee Vining · 0.6 mi
- Soda Springs CabinBuilding · Lee Vining · 0.6 mi
- Tuolumne MeadowsBuilding · Lee Vining · 0.7 mi
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
Sites at Tuolumne Meadows Campground 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 Meadows Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
Cancellation of individual or equestrian site reservations will be charged a $10 service fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Tuolumne Meadows Campground have?
309 sites, including 135 tent-only sites, 116 standard sites without power, 25 hike-in sites, and 7 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
The longest site here provides 35 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 Meadows Campground?
Flush toilets, drinking water, and an amphitheater are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Tuolumne Meadows Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Tuolumne Meadows 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 Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
Sites A005, A041, B037, and B038 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 13 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
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 Meadows Campground?
Yosemite National Park, California. Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known, is 55 miles and two hours from Tuolumne Meadows.
Source: Getting there