Tuolumne Meadows Campground
Notice: "A major project to rehabilitate the Tuolumne Meadows Campground is underway. As a result, the campground will be closed until 2025. No camping of any kind will be available at Tuolumne Meadows during this time. The backpackers campground will also be closed."
Tuolumne Meadows Campground is situated in the heart of Yosemite National Park's high country. From campsites at Tuolumne Meadows visitors can tour nearby domes and meadows, hike to lakes and waterfalls, and enjoy the starry sky.
When the campground re-opens, all campsites at Tuolumne Meadows will require reservations from late May through October. The campground fills virtually every night.
Tuolumne Meadows Campground has standard tent and RV campsites along with group camps, horse camps, and a Backpackers' Camp. Not all sites will accommodate the maximum lengths for RVs and trailers shown below. Choose the proper RV or trailer length from the reservation website.
| Tuolumne Meadows Campground Basics |
| Tuolumne Meadows Campground Location: |
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite |
| Elevation: |
8,100 feet |
Distance & Driving Time
from gateway cities: |
Stockton - 140 miles, 3:07
Fresno -140 miles, 3:36
|
| Number of Sites: |
304 in 7 loops |
| Camping Season: |
Usually open late June to late September, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: |
6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: |
2 |
| Pets: |
On leash, always attended |
| Operated by |
Yosemite National Park |
| Campground Office: |
(209) 372-4025 |
| Reservations for Tuolumne Meadows Campground |
| Reservations Required: |
"All campgrounds [in Yosemite] will require a reservation from approximately April through October. First-come, first-served camping is not available during this time. Any canceled reservations will be available on Recreation.gov until the arrival date." |
| Booking Window: |
Campsites are available up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. For example, on May 15, arrival dates from June 15 to July 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full potential arrival window would be from season opening to July 14. |
| Peak Season Camping Limit: |
14 nights from May 1 to September 15 |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: |
35 feet and 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: |
Loop B - #37, 38, 39; Loop C - #1, 89, 90 |
| Favorite Campsites: |
The A Loop campsites close to the river are very popular
Also popular: B3, B10, B35, D16, E11, F5, G1, G8 |
| Fees: |
$36 per night |
| Reservations: |
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Reservations
|
| Check-in, check-out: |
Noon |
| Tuolumne Meadows Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, bear-proof food locker, fire ring |
| Campground: |
Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, campfire circle |
| Showers: |
Showers are available in Yosemite Valley at Curry Village or Housekeeping Camp. |
| Dump station: |
The dump station is located on Tioga Road, west of the campground. |
| Campground Map: |
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Map |
| Facilities near Tuolumne Meadows Campground: |
Visitor Center, store and grill, post office, gas station, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, Mountaineering School, Wilderness Center |
| Nearby attractions: |
Lembert Dome, Glen Aulin, Tenaya Lake, Lyell Canyon, John Muir Trail
|
Tuolumne Meadows Group Camps
Tuolumne Meadows has 7 tent-only, group sites, located in Loop B and open from early July through Labor Day. The sites are available for from 13 to 30 people. A maximum of 5 vehicles are permitted to park at each site. There is no sleeping in vehicles. No RVs, trailers or pets are allowed in the group sites.
Reservations are required: Tuolumne Meadows Group Camps Reservations.
Fee: $50 per night
Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp
The Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp has 4 sites open from early July to September. Campers in these sights must have horses with them. Reservations are required: Horse sites are available by phone reservation only at (877) 444-6777. (Call to confirm this because reservations appear to be available online now.) Each of the 4 campsites can accommodate 2 vehicles, 2 stock trailers up to 27 feet, 6 people, and 6 head of stock. Campers should bring plenty of large sacks for disposal of horse manure.
Fee: $30 per night
Many good riding trails are available throughout the Tuolumne Meadows area.
Tuolumne Meadows Backpackers' Camp
Tuolumne Meadows Backpackers' Camp is located on Loop A. The sites are usually open from July through late-September. The sites are especially popular with hikers on the John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail.
Backpackers' campgrounds are available for wilderness permit holders to spend one night before and one night after a wilderness trip. Camping is limited to one night at a time. Reservations are not needed, but a valid wilderness permit is required to stay at the campground.
Fee: $6 per person
