Upper Pines Campground
Upper Pines Campground, located amid stately pines in the heart of Yosemite Valley, is one of the most sought-after camping destinations in the country. The campground offers easy access to all the popular attractions in the valley.
As in all campgrounds in Yosemite, visitors at Upper Pines Campground are required to follow strict guidelines about storing food and scented items in bear-proof lockers provided at each campsite. Food may not be stored in cars. Visitors who follow Yosemite's guidelines usually have no problems with bears.
Upper Pines Campground has 238 campsites. Of those, 32 are designated for RVs or trailers only and 5 for tents only. The remaining 201 sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Not all sites will accommodate the maximum trailer and RV lengths shown below. Read vehicle limitations on the reservation site carefully before making a reservation.
| Upper Pines Campground Basics |
| Upper Pines Campground Location: |
Yosemite Valley near Curry Village |
| Elevation: |
4,000 feet |
| Distance & Driving Time from gateway cities: |
Stockton - 115 miles, 3:15
Fresno - 94 miles, 2:15
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| Number of Sites: |
238 |
| Camping Season: |
Upper Pines Campground is open year-round, 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) 372-8502 |
| Reservations for Upper Pines Campground |
| Reservations Required: |
"All campgrounds [in Yosemite] will require a reservation from approximately mid-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 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. |
| Peak Season Camping Limit: |
7 nights from May 1 to September 15 |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: |
RVs 35 feet
Trailers 24 feet
Check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the campsite you are reserving. |
| Accessible Sites: |
#6, 7, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 39, 42, 43 |
| Favorite Campsites: |
#21, 54, 69, 121, 139, 175, 182, 184, 197, 216, 240
Accessible site: #113
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| Fees: |
$36 per night |
| Online Reservations: |
Upper Pines Campground Reservations |
| Winter camping: |
Some sites may be available first come, first served - but check reservation site |
| Check-in, check-out: |
Noon, Noon |
| Upper Pines Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, bear-proof food locker, fire ring |
| Campground: |
Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: |
Showers are available in nearby Curry Village or Housekeeping Camp. |
| Dump station: |
A dump station is available at Upper Pines Campground. |
| Campground map: |
Upper Pines Campground Map |
| Attractions near Upper Pines Campground: |
Mirror Lake, Visitors Center, Museum, Trails, Happy Isles |
| Note: |
A free shuttle service stops at Upper Pines Campground and connects to stops all around the valley.
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General Camping Information for Yosemite
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions.
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate. For visitors who are temporarily disabled or do not have their permanent accessible parking placard with them, pick up a temporary placard at the entrance station or a visitor center.
Reservations Tips
Reservations open in blocks of one month at a time, 5 months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 AM Pacific Time.
Prime reservations fill within minutes. To improve your chances of obtaining a reservation, be poised online, already on the reservation website (linked above) at precisely 7:00 AM. Begin filling in the form before 7:00 AM. If you have 6 or fewer in your party, leave the Occupants space blank. You may only make 2 reservations per call or online visit. For more reservations, call or link again.
Yosemite makes these suggestions: "Another approach is to try to get different campsites each night (rather than one campsite for your entire stay). To do this, change the arrival date to your first desired night, the departure date to the next day, and specify that you're flexible for the next two weeks. With this method, you can search campgrounds in and near Yosemite all at once. Once you've chosen a specific campground, click on the date range availability choice to see if some of your nights are available. If you don't find availability using these methods, it's worth checking back as often as possible: cancellations will appear on the website immediately."
Phone reservations: (877) 444-6777, or (877) 833-6777 for TDD, or (518) 885-3639 from outside the US & Canada.
Recorded campground availability message: (209) 372-0266
