Crane Flat Campground
Crane Flat recently underwent a complete overhaul and rehabilitation. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and camping equipment within established campsites. Pay attention to the vehicle limit per site. Not all sites can accommodate two vehicles. Crane Flat Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The site is conveniently located 17 miles from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 6,200 feet. 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
| Standard, no hookups | 107 |
| Tent-only | 37 |
| Walk-in | 4 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 32 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
148 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 101 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 102 | Standard | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 103 | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 104 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 105 | Tent only | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |||
| 106 | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 109 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 110 | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 111 | Standard | 20 | Paved | 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 222, 312, 423, 425 and 5 more are listed accessible |
Crane Flat Campground offers campsites that can accommodate both tents and RVs. 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 nearby. There is no electricity in the campground which means no lights in the restrooms--bring a light source!
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, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Crane Flat Campground is located 8 miles from the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station (Hwy 120 from the west), and is 17 miles (30 minutes) northwest of Yosemite Valley.
| Nearest town | Yosemite National Park, California |
| Coordinates | 37.7639° N, 119.8444° 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. No-shows will be charged a $20 service fee along with the first night's fee.
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
19 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 ↗ | 15.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 15.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Denis RV Center ↗ | 58.9 mi |
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Crane Flat Campground | Yosemite National Park | Site by Site Exploration
Worth a stop
Just 30 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 peaks. Beautiful Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, just 23 miles from Crane Flat, is 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.
- 3 miBig Oak Flat Information Station ↗Visitor center
- 3.6 miCarlon Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 6.6 miMiddle Fork Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 14.3 miYosemite Valley Welcome Center ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- 3.5 miCarlon Campground0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miNed'S Gulch1.2 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
- 6.2 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
- Merced Grove Ranger StationBuilding · El Portal · 1.1 mi
- Crane Flat Fire LookoutBuilding · Aspen Valley · 1.4 mi
- El Portal Old SchoolhouseBuilding · El Portal · 6.8 mi
Natural features
The area is forested with stands of Sugar pine, Red fir and Lodgepole pine, offering a pleasant combination of sun and shade. Vanilla-scented Jeffrey pine and picturesque western Juniper dot the landscape. Vibrant summer wildflowers fill the open meadows 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. Crane Flat is located between the Tuolumne and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias, both of which require a 2.5 to 3-mile roundtrip hike to view. 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 Crane Flat Campground?
Sites at Crane Flat 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 Crane Flat Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Crane Flat 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 Crane Flat Campground have?
151 sites, including 107 standard sites without power, 37 tent-only sites, and 4 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Crane Flat 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 Crane Flat Campground?
Roads and parking spurs are paved, and flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Crane Flat Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crane Flat Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Crane 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 Crane Flat Campground?
Sites 222, 312, 423, and 425 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 9 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 Crane Flat 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 Crane 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 is the nearest town to Crane Flat Campground?
Yosemite National Park, California. Just 30 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