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Crane Flat Campground
Crane Flat Campground, located in Yosemite National Park at 6,200 feet, is currently closed for winter. Visitors are urged to protect young plants by keeping wheels on parking pads. Due to high demand, reservations are highly competitive and shoul...
From $36/night
AutoCamp Yosemite
Willow Placer Campground
Willow Placer Campground, located 3.6 miles downstream from the historic Briceburg Suspension Bridge, is one of three campgrounds managed by the Bureau of Land Management along the Merced Wild & Scenic River. It features eight walk-in campsite...
Mccabe Flat Campground
The Merced River Recreation Area, located downstream from Yosemite, offers activities like whitewater boating, camping, swimming, and gold prospecting year-round. McCabe Flat Campground, the first of three BLM-operated campgrounds along the river,...
Hodgdon Meadow Campground
Hodgdon Meadow Campground, situated in Yosemite National Park at 4,875 feet elevation, offers stunning views of waterfalls, granite cliffs, and giant sequoias. Campsites can be reserved up to five months in advance, with popular dates often sellin...
Dimond O
Dimond O is conveniently situated near the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park and Hetch Hetchy. It lies by the picturesque Middle Fork Toulumne River, offering opportunities for wading and fly fishing. Visitors can enjoy warm summer d...
Yosemite Lakes RV Resort
Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes
Wawona Campground
Wawona Campground is situated in Yosemite National Park, 27 miles from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 4000 feet, and offers access to stunning natural features, including the nearby Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The campground, which has h...
North Fork Primitive Camp
The North Fork Primitive Camp, located along the North Fork Merced River, offers a scenic spot for swimming and backpacking, particularly in spring when wildflowers bloom. Access is via trail or river, with campfire permits required and strict fir...
Under Canvas Yosemite
Bridalveil Creek Campground
Bridalveil Creek Campground is closed for the 2025 season and requires reservations, with no first-come, first-served sites available. Located at 7,200 feet in Yosemite National Park, it offers stunning natural sights, including waterfalls and gra...
Wildhaven Yosemite
Evergreen Lodge
Lost Claim
Lost Claim is a family-friendly destination located 15 miles from the northwest boundary of Yosemite National Park in northern California, serving as an ideal base for exploring both Yosemite and the Stanislaus National Forest. Pets are allowed, p...
From $25/night
Lower Pines Campground
Lower Pines Campground is closed for winter but allows reservations up to five months in advance, starting on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Given its popularity, sites often sell out quickly, so it's advised to log in to your account be...
North Pines Campground
North Pines Campground will implement a one-time Early Access Lottery for the 2026 season, allowing selected applicants to reserve sites for the entire season, with remaining availability released on February 15. Campsites can be reserved up to fi...
Upper Pines Campground
Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite National Park can be reserved up to five months in advance, with reservations opening on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Due to high demand, it's recommended to log into your account beforehand, as sites...
From $36/night
Pines Stanislaus
Pines Campground is situated 15 miles from Yosemite National Park in northern California, making it an excellent base for exploring both Yosemite and the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest wilderness areas. Visitors can enjoy the nearby Carson...
From $25/night
Pines Group Stanislaus
Pines Group Campground is located 15 miles from Yosemite National Park, making it a great base for families and friends to explore both Yosemite and nearby wilderness areas in Stanislaus National Forest. The campground welcomes pets, provided they...
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Crane Flat Campground
Crane Flat Campground, located in Yosemite National Park at 6,200 feet, is currently closed for winter. Visitors are urged to protect young plants by keeping wheels on parking pads. Due to high demand, reservations are highly competitive and shoul...
From $36/night
AutoCamp Yosemite
Willow Placer Campground
Willow Placer Campground, located 3.6 miles downstream from the historic Briceburg Suspension Bridge, is one of three campgrounds managed by the Bureau of Land Management along the Merced Wild & Scenic River. It features eight walk-in campsite...
Mccabe Flat Campground
The Merced River Recreation Area, located downstream from Yosemite, offers activities like whitewater boating, camping, swimming, and gold prospecting year-round. McCabe Flat Campground, the first of three BLM-operated campgrounds along the river,...
Hodgdon Meadow Campground
Hodgdon Meadow Campground, situated in Yosemite National Park at 4,875 feet elevation, offers stunning views of waterfalls, granite cliffs, and giant sequoias. Campsites can be reserved up to five months in advance, with popular dates often sellin...
Dimond O
Dimond O is conveniently situated near the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park and Hetch Hetchy. It lies by the picturesque Middle Fork Toulumne River, offering opportunities for wading and fly fishing. Visitors can enjoy warm summer d...
Yosemite Lakes RV Resort
Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes
Wawona Campground
Wawona Campground is situated in Yosemite National Park, 27 miles from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 4000 feet, and offers access to stunning natural features, including the nearby Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The campground, which has h...
North Fork Primitive Camp
The North Fork Primitive Camp, located along the North Fork Merced River, offers a scenic spot for swimming and backpacking, particularly in spring when wildflowers bloom. Access is via trail or river, with campfire permits required and strict fir...
Under Canvas Yosemite
Bridalveil Creek Campground
Bridalveil Creek Campground is closed for the 2025 season and requires reservations, with no first-come, first-served sites available. Located at 7,200 feet in Yosemite National Park, it offers stunning natural sights, including waterfalls and gra...
Wildhaven Yosemite
Evergreen Lodge
Lost Claim
Lost Claim is a family-friendly destination located 15 miles from the northwest boundary of Yosemite National Park in northern California, serving as an ideal base for exploring both Yosemite and the Stanislaus National Forest. Pets are allowed, p...
From $25/night
Lower Pines Campground
Lower Pines Campground is closed for winter but allows reservations up to five months in advance, starting on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Given its popularity, sites often sell out quickly, so it's advised to log in to your account be...
North Pines Campground
North Pines Campground will implement a one-time Early Access Lottery for the 2026 season, allowing selected applicants to reserve sites for the entire season, with remaining availability released on February 15. Campsites can be reserved up to fi...
Upper Pines Campground
Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite National Park can be reserved up to five months in advance, with reservations opening on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Due to high demand, it's recommended to log into your account beforehand, as sites...
From $36/night
Pines Stanislaus
Pines Campground is situated 15 miles from Yosemite National Park in northern California, making it an excellent base for exploring both Yosemite and the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest wilderness areas. Visitors can enjoy the nearby Carson...
From $25/night
Pines Group Stanislaus
Pines Group Campground is located 15 miles from Yosemite National Park, making it a great base for families and friends to explore both Yosemite and nearby wilderness areas in Stanislaus National Forest. The campground welcomes pets, provided they...
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El Portal has 113 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Wildhaven Yosemite is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near El Portal vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near El Portal welcome pets. Dimond O is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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