Lower Pines Campground
Lower Pines campsites are available to reserve up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. For example, on January 15, arrival dates for the period May 15 to June 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full arrival date window would be from the campground open date to June 14. Reservation tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. PST release time.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 62 |
| RV, no hookups | 12 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
74 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 18 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 012 | Standard | Back-in | 18 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 013 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 014 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | 6 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |||
| 015 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | 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 | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 007, 013, 014, 018 and 1 more are listed accessible |
Lower Pines Campground is one of the three reservation campgrounds in Yosemite Valley. It offers paved roads and parking spurs, flush toilets, drinking water, and an amphitheater. Each campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring, and a food storage locker. Yosemite's free shuttle bus stops at the campground entrance. Within walking distance, historic Curry Village offers showers (for a fee), a general store, restaurants and a bar, amphitheater, and tours and activities desk.
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, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Yosemite Valley and the campgrounds.
| Nearest town | Yosemite National Park, California |
| Coordinates | 37.7408° N, 119.5667° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date only incur a $10 transaction fee. Within 48 hours, $10 and the first night's fee are charged (Exception: 1 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
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
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School ↗ | 0.3 mi |
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Lower Pines Campground - Yosemite CA - Booking info + Amenities
Worth a stop
Glacier Point offers sweeping views of Yosemite Valley, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and Clouds Rest, among other notable landmarks and a visit to Wawona and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center is like stepping back in time. 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 domes and peaks and the beautiful Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is home to spectacular scenery and numerous wilderness trailheads.
- 1 miYosemite Valley Welcome Center ↗Visitor center
- 13.9 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
- 12 miSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
- 12.6 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Glacier Point Trailside MuseumBuilding · El Portal · 0.8 mi
- Degnan's RestaurantBuilding · Yosemite Np · 1.1 mi
- Yosemite Valley ChapelBuilding · Yosemite National Park · 1.4 mi
Natural features
Yosemite Valley is forested with a diverse mix of California black oak, ponderosa pine, incense-cedar, white fir and whiteleaf 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 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. Hiking trails range from the easy, paved, two-mile round-trip walk to Mirror Lake/Meadow, to the grueling but rewarding 14- to 16-mile trek to Half Dome (advanced permit required). Both of these trails begin near the Pines Campgrounds, and there are many additional trailheads within Yosemite 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lower Pines Campground?
Sites at Lower Pines 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 Lower Pines Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Lower Pines Campground?
Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date only incur a $10 transaction fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Lower Pines Campground have?
75 sites, including 62 standard sites without power and 12 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lower Pines Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 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 Lower Pines Campground?
It offers paved roads and parking spurs, flush toilets, drinking water, and an amphitheater.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lower Pines Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Pines Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lower Pines 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 Lower Pines Campground?
Sites 007, 013, 014, and 018 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 5 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 Lower Pines Campground?
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 Lower Pines 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 Lower Pines Campground?
Yosemite National Park, California. Glacier Point offers sweeping views of Yosemite Valley, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and Clouds Rest, among other notable landmarks and a visit to Wawona and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center is like stepping back in time.
Source: Getting there