Wawona Campground
Wawona Campground is located one mile north of Wawona along Highway 41 in southern Yosemite National Park. Home to the historic Wawona Hotel, the Wawona area of Yosemite offers a history center, hiking trails, and proximity to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The drive from Wawona to Yosemite Valley is about 45 minutes.
Wawona Campground has 93 campsites along with a Group Camp and a Horse Camp. Forty-seven of the campsites are designated for tents only, while 4 are limited to RVs or trailers only. The remaining 41 campsites accept RVs, trailers, and tents. Not all sites will accommodate the maximum lengths shown below. Read vehicle limitations on the reservation site carefully before making a reservation.
| Wawona Campground Basics |
| Wawona Campground Location: |
Wawona, Hwy. 41, near south entrance |
| Elevation: |
4,000 feet |
Distance & Driving Time
from gateway cities: |
Mariposa - 47 miles, 1:05
Fresno - 66 miles, 1:23
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| Number of Sites: |
93 sites on 3 loops |
| Camping Season: |
Loop A open year-round, B & C April 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 |
| Information: |
(209) 375-9535 |
| Wawona Campground Reservations |
| 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."
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| Booking Window: |
When on reservation, Wawona 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. |
| Peak Season Camping Limit: |
7 nights from May 1 to September 15 |
| Max. RV/Trailer Length: |
35 feet and 35 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: |
In Loop C, sites 69 and 70 |
| Favorite Campsites: |
C Loop, sites 45 - 99, especially sites #46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 62
Also favorites: #32, 37, 43, 44
A Loop is close to the main road and sites are crowded together |
| Fees: |
$36 per night, off-season $28 |
| Online Reservations: |
Wawona Campground Reservations |
| Winter camping: |
Loop A only |
| Check-in, check-out: |
Noon, Noon |
| Wawona Campground Amenities |
| Campsites: |
Picnic table, bear-proof food locker, fire ring |
| Campground: |
Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Showers: |
Available in Yosemite Valley at Curry Village or Housekeeping Camp |
| Dump station: |
Summer only on Forest Dr., east of Wawona |
| Campground map: |
Wawona Campground Map |
| Attractions near Wawona Campground: |
Mariposa Grove, Wawona Hotel, Glacier Point, Pioneer History Center
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Wawona Group Camp
Wawona Group Camp has a single site for from 13 to 30 people located in Loop A. The campsite is open year-round. A maximum of 5 vehicles are permitted to park at the site. No trailers or pets are allowed in the group site.
Fee: $50 per night
Reservations are required: Wawona Group Campground Reservations.
Wawona Horse Camp
The Wawona Horse Camp is open from April through September. Each of its 2 campsites can accommodate 2 vehicles, 2 stock trailers up to 25 feet, 6 people, and 6 head of stock. Campers should bring plenty of large sacks for disposal of horse manure. There are no horse corrals.
Fees: $30 per night
Reservations are required: Wawona Horse Camp Reservations.
Many good trails are available for riding in the area.
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.
TIPS for Finding First Come, First Served Campsites
Recorded campground availability message: (209) 372-0266
