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Reviews (1316)
What Guests Are Saying
Crane Flat Campground is well-maintained, surrounded by towering trees, and known for its cleanliness and accessibility. While campsites are relatively close together and noise can be an issue, the location offers easy access to Yosemite Valley and nearby hiking trails. Most visitors appreciate the beautiful setting, helpful staff, and overall positive camping experience, making it a recommended choice for families and nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Crane Flat Campground is well-maintained, surrounded by towering trees, and known for its cleanliness and accessibility. While campsites are relatively close together and noise can be an issue, the location offers easy access to Yosemite Valley and nearby hiking trails. Most visitors appreciate the beautiful setting, helpful staff, and overall positive camping experience, making it a recommended choice for families and nature lovers.
Review Summary
cesar m
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: Crane Flat
I went solo, but the place was super clean, i had plenty of space to set up camp, scenery is very beautiful, super relaxing trip, i hiked all the way up to upper yosemite falls, which is very challenging but such a beautiful view from the top, and also did top of nevada fall which is part of the mist trail, also very beautiful but definitely easier than upper fall. Overall experience was very good. there are grocery shops and places to eat in case you want to something quick to eat. Whole yosemite valley was super clean, even tho it was summer i didnt feel it was that crowded. i had such an amazing weekend
cesar m
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: Crane Flat
I went solo, but the place was super clean, i had plenty of space to set up camp, scenery is very beautiful, super relaxing trip, i hiked all the way up to upper yosemite falls, which is very challenging but such a beautiful view from the top, and also did top of nevada fall which is part of the mist trail, also very beautiful but definitely easier than upper fall. Overall experience was very good. there are grocery shops and places to eat in case you want to something quick to eat. Whole yosemite valley was super clean, even tho it was summer i didnt feel it was that crowded. i had such an amazing weekend
Michael R
VerifiedJune 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 518, Loop: Crane Flat
Recently renovated, good spacing and brand new tables and fire rings in each site we saw. Good sites, clean flush toilets.
Michael R
VerifiedJune 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 518, Loop: Crane Flat
Recently renovated, good spacing and brand new tables and fire rings in each site we saw. Good sites, clean flush toilets.
Lina P
VerifiedJune 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: Crane Flat
Great location!
Jason B
VerifiedJune 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 212, Loop: Crane Flat
We enjoyed this newly renovated site. The picnic table, fire ring, and bear box are brand new and in excellent shape. The site is semi-private with large boulders on both sides that block much of the view and sound from neighbors.
However, if you have a trailer, beware that this is a very tight fit. Ours is 23.2 ft long and it took us about an hour and 4 laps around the campground to position it just right so that we could back in. It also involved temporarily moving a small boulder to accommodate our rig. Even still, there was a large tree directly in front of our door that we had to contend with the entire stay. We also had to park our extended cab truck at a diagonal in front of our trailer as there isn't enough space for it. If your rig is any bigger than 22 ft, I strongly recommend you don't stay at this site.
Lina P
VerifiedJune 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: Crane Flat
Great location!
Jason B
VerifiedJune 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 212, Loop: Crane Flat
We enjoyed this newly renovated site. The picnic table, fire ring, and bear box are brand new and in excellent shape. The site is semi-private with large boulders on both sides that block much of the view and sound from neighbors.
However, if you have a trailer, beware that this is a very tight fit. Ours is 23.2 ft long and it took us about an hour and 4 laps around the campground to position it just right so that we could back in. It also involved temporarily moving a small boulder to accommodate our rig. Even still, there was a large tree directly in front of our door that we had to contend with the entire stay. We also had to park our extended cab truck at a diagonal in front of our trailer as there isn't enough space for it. If your rig is any bigger than 22 ft, I strongly recommend you don't stay at this site.
Jenny S
VerifiedJune 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 203, Loop: Crane Flat
Wish we would have known that our parking pad is by the side of the campsite driveway instead of the usual sideways parking that goes into the campsite like our neighbors. If you are planning to use a ground tent, this site should be fine for you. We have a rooftop tent, so we had to maneuver our truck where it doesn’t block the driveway but still had room enough to get into and out of our tent. It’s across from the restroom. The restroom is somewhat clean and has toilet paper, but make sure you bring your own soap. Campsites are kind of close to one another. Snoring and coughing can be heard at night. This was a Sunday night, so all campsites were booked.
Jenny S
VerifiedJune 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 203, Loop: Crane Flat
Wish we would have known that our parking pad is by the side of the campsite driveway instead of the usual sideways parking that goes into the campsite like our neighbors. If you are planning to use a ground tent, this site should be fine for you. We have a rooftop tent, so we had to maneuver our truck where it doesn’t block the driveway but still had room enough to get into and out of our tent. It’s across from the restroom. The restroom is somewhat clean and has toilet paper, but make sure you bring your own soap. Campsites are kind of close to one another. Snoring and coughing can be heard at night. This was a Sunday night, so all campsites were booked.
Location & Directions for Crane Flat Campground
Po Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 United States
Elevation: 1,783 ft
Getting There
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Crane Flat Campground is located 8 mi from the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station (Hwy 120 from the west), and is 17 mi (30 m...
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Crane Flat Campground is located 8 mi from the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station (Hwy 120 from the west), and is 17 mi (30 minutes) northwest of Yosemite Valley.
Highway access
Crane Flat Campground is accessible via Highway 120, which is 8 miles from the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station to Yosemite National Park.
Policies & Rules
General
- You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. The campground has had a complete overhaul and every site has changed.
- If arriving one or more days late, call (209) 379-2123; your reservation will be cancelled if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date.
- Bring proof of your reservation (screen shot or paper version). There is no internet access, cell service or public phone at Crane Flat.You must sign in at the entrance of the campground or you will be considered a no show and your reservation cancelled.Make your site look occupied--leave a chair or other equipment so we know you've arrived.
- Bears and wildlife live here! Food, scented items and toiletries must be stored 24 hours/day. Absolutely NO food stored in vehicles!Food lockers are provided in all campsites and measure 35 inches deep x 43 inches wide x 28 inches high.Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters or in your locker. Do NOT hang garbage bags in your site!
- No electric, water, or sewer hookups are available at this facility, however, a dump station is located in Yosemite Valley, as are showers.
- Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited.
- There is no electricity and therefore, no lights in this campground. Bring a light source!
- For additional park information, call (209)372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Help Yosemite be a Zero Landfill park! Leave excess packaging at home. Use refillable water & propane bottles, food containers and travel mugs. Place all of your recyclable waste in designated recycling containers. For more information go to: https://www.nps.gov/yose/getinvolved/zlf.htm
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