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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
Harald D
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: Crane Flat
Nice place. Unfortunately our RV hat a break-down and we had to order a towing-truck. This was not so easy because there is no mobile-net. But the rangers at the entry are very friendly and they had a telephone. Unfortunatly they are only at the morning or evening at the office. There is no shop at the campsite but a fuelstation with shop in about 1 mi. The place is very quiet and we have seen some deers. Restrooms are basic.
Nick S
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 519, Loop: Crane Flat
It was a beautiful area and a great place to stay near all attractions.
Willem v
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 223, Loop: Crane Flat
Restrooms were dirty. No cleaning seen.
Brittany G
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 522, Loop: Crane Flat
We loved Crane Flat! I’ve stayed in Yosemite so many times I can’t count and have always camped in the valley. Although it is nice to be close to the villages, Crane Flat makes you feel like you are camping in the forest. I also feel like the bathrooms were very clean. No bugs which is huge because the bathrooms in the valley campgrounds can have tons of black widows. We would definitely stay here again. The only 2 cons is there were tons of mosquitoes not sure if it was the weather or location but we will be more prepared next time and the water spicket for portable water needs to be replaced.
Veronica J
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: Crane Flat
Excellent camp!
Harald D
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: Crane Flat
Nice place. Unfortunately our RV hat a break-down and we had to order a towing-truck. This was not so easy because there is no mobile-net. But the rangers at the entry are very friendly and they had a telephone. Unfortunatly they are only at the morning or evening at the office. There is no shop at the campsite but a fuelstation with shop in about 1 mi. The place is very quiet and we have seen some deers. Restrooms are basic.
Nick S
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 519, Loop: Crane Flat
It was a beautiful area and a great place to stay near all attractions.
Willem v
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 223, Loop: Crane Flat
Restrooms were dirty. No cleaning seen.
Alicyn O
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 108-Double, Loop: Crane Flat
Our campsite was on the corner of loop 100 next to the aptly nicknamed "Bear Meadow". We had tried (and failed) for a couple months trying to get a spot in Crane Flat, but I must say the experience once we finally got there did not disappoint. It is conveniently located near a gas station/convenience store which was a great comfort in case we forgot something or needed more ice for our food. Be sure to lock up your food in the bear proof locker on site because we did actually see a few bears very near by the campsite. We even woke up one morning to deer hovering around our campsite (looking for food scraps I'm sure.) Very memorable experience and very convenient location. I would definitely go again and plan to soon!
Samuel L
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: Crane Flat
Quiet, central location to camp at Yosemite. Easy drive to Hetch Hetch, Valley, and others. Everyone at the campground were quiet. Easy hikes near by.
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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