Hodgdon Meadow Campground
Hodgdon Meadow campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The site is 25 miles from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 4,875 feet. Within Yosemite, visitors can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas and much more. Hodgdon Meadow 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 January 15 to June 14.
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Site mix
| Hike-in | 60 |
| Standard, no hookups | 35 |
| Tent-only | 5 |
| Group tent areas | 4 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
104 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Hodgdon Campground | Standard | Pull-through | 25 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | Hodgdon Campground | Standard | Pull-through | 25 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 005 | Hodgdon Campground | Standard | Pull-through | 35 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | Hodgdon Campground | Standard | Back-in | 35 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | Hodgdon Campground | Standard | Back-in | 30 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | Hodgdon Campground | Standard | Back-in | 25 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Hodgdon Campground | Standard | 25 | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 011 | Hodgdon Campground | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 012 | Hodgdon Campground | Standard | Back-in | 25 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 033 | Hodgdon Campground | Standard | Back-in | 20 | 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 |
Hodgdon Meadow Campground offers family and group sites. Roads and parking spurs are paved, and flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Each campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring and a food storage locker. A gas station and small general store are eight miles away at Crane Flat.
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. Hodgdon Meadow Campground is located 1/2 mile from the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station (Hwy 120 from the west), and is 25 miles (45 minutes) northwest of Yosemite Valley.
| Nearest town | Yosemite National Park, California |
| Coordinates | 37.7989° N, 119.8658° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Cancellation of individual 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
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 ↗ | 16.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Denis RV Center ↗ | 58.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
Just 45 minutes 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 domes and peaks. Other sites of interest include the beautiful Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. It's home to spectacular scenery and numerous wilderness trailheads. Glacier Point has sweeping views of Yosemite Valley, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls and Clouds Rest, among other notable landmarks. Wawona and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center is like stepping back in time.
- 0.5 miBig Oak Flat Information Station ↗Visitor center
- 1.1 miCarlon Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 4 miMiddle Fork Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miCarlon Campground0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.4 miDiamond O0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Yosemite Wilderness.
- inYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 3.6 miStanislaus National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,090,354 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
- Crane Flat Fire LookoutBuilding · Aspen Valley · 3.7 mi
- Merced Grove Ranger StationBuilding · El Portal · 3.7 mi
- El Portal Old SchoolhouseBuilding · El Portal · 9.5 mi
Natural features
The area is forested with mixed stands of Red fir, incense-cedar, Ponderosa pine and Lodgepole pine, offering a pleasant combination of sun and shade. Vibrant wildflowers fill the open meadows each summer.
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, cross-country skiing and photography are all very popular activities within the park. Hiking the 2.5 to 3-mile roundtrip trails to the Tuolumne and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias are a popular activity at Hodgdon Meadow. The White Wolf area on Tioga Road also offers many hiking opportunities.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hodgdon Meadow Campground?
Sites at Hodgdon Meadow 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 Hodgdon Meadow Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Hodgdon Meadow Campground?
Cancellation of individual site reservations will be charged a $10 service fee.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Hodgdon Meadow Campground have?
108 sites, including 60 hike-in sites, 35 standard sites without power, 5 tent-only sites, and 4 group tent areas.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hodgdon Meadow 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 Hodgdon Meadow Campground?
Roads and parking spurs are paved, and flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hodgdon Meadow Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hodgdon Meadow Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hodgdon Meadow 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
What is there to do at Hodgdon Meadow 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 Hodgdon Meadow Campground?
Yosemite National Park, California. Just 45 minutes away is Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known.
Source: Getting there
What if Hodgdon Meadow Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dimond O (1.8 mi), Crane Flat Campground (2.7 mi), and Sweetwater (7.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Hodgdon Meadow Campground in?
Hodgdon Meadow Campground is a Yosemite National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Yosemite National Park