Notice: "Yosemite National Park is delaying the sale of camping nights for five campgrounds (Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Wawona, and Hodgdon Meadow). This delay affects reservations from June 15 - July 14. We understand the impact this has on visitors who are planning camping trips to the park. We are grateful for your patience. Our goal is to release these campground nights as soon as possible and we will provide at least a seven-day advance notice before reservations go on sale. The notice will be posted to the park's website and social media feeds."
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.
"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. "
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
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: $75 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: $36 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
Wawona Campground
Reviews from Previous Campers
2022 - 2024
If you can, pick out a level site, some are not so level.
Clean restrooms, well maintained.
Campground was quiet at night.
Avoid A Loop sites, C Loop are more level.
Enjoyed the evening campfire talks.
Food and scented items must be kept in bear box.
Activities and Attractions around Wawona
Pioneer History Center - historic cabins, jail, and other buildings. Covered bridge. Summer docents in costume and free stagecoach ride. Square dances in summer on some Saturdays.
Pedestrian Swinging Bridge - about 2½ miles out Forest Drive, popular swimming spot when water levels are safe. As always, use caution.
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The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
A free Wawona-Mariposa Grove shuttle bus will carry visitors between Wawona and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias from spring through fall. Board the bus at the Wawona Store. The Mariposa Grove Road closes several times each day from spring through fall when the parking lot becomes full. Visitors on the shuttle bus are guaranteed access into the Mariposa Grove even when the parking lot is full.
Key Wawona Campground Regulations
Campfires from May through September are only allowed from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Bears: Store all food and similar items in bear-proof lockers, not in vehicles.
Generators may only be operated from 7 AM to 9 AM, Noon to 2 PM, and 5 PM to 7 PM.
Reviews from Previous Campers
2022 - 2024