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2026 Season availability
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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
Mitzi Jayna M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 523, Loop: Crane Flat
Beautiful quiet campground. We were initially disappointed that we were unable to book a site in Yosemite Valley but after visiting there on a busy afternoon we were happy to retreat to the quiet
John M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 425, Loop: Crane Flat
It was a very good campground to stay at while visiting Yosemite National Park. It is about a 45 min drive to the valley.
JaNae B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 536-Double, Loop: Crane Flat
Our camp host was wonderful. Great space, clean. Restrooms are clean and tended to. We really enjoyed our experience.
Cliff S
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 219, Loop: Crane Flat
The host for the campground site was very cluttered and messy like a want a be garage sale. They sat outside playing loud music and drinking although not past quite time. It was just not a relaxing camp out. The grounds are average. The restroom are below average. If you need a stopover this campground will do.
Thomas M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 504, Loop: Crane Flat
Campsite was designed and approved by some people who have never camped. Roads, outhouse facilities, and campsite facilities were all clean, modern and well maintained. My particular campsite had 7 steps of stairs, requiring Grandpa with bad knees to haul all food and equipment and supplies UP and DOWN the stairs. Numerous nearby campsites with proper designs were vacant and available, except there's NO PHONE SERVICE so there's no way to cancel or change or modify your reservation. READ CAREFULLY THE CAMPSITE DESCRIPTIONS. Did I mention Grandpa and Grandma both have bad knees and don't much appreciate having to haul all food UP the STAIRS to the Bear-proof storage container. The food storage container was new and clean and well maintained.
Brian G
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 203, Loop: Crane Flat
Not really RV friendly
Pictures of sites did not truly depict the levelness or lack there of.
Camp Host was not available
Karen S
VerifiedOctober 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 424, Loop: Crane Flat
Nice campground for visiting Yosemite Valley. Parking space for trailers and RV may be short, pay attention to the length of your rig and the length of the site.
Tifany P
VerifiedOctober 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 403, Loop: Crane Flat
Love the location! Away from all the busyness of the valley but yet still close to get there in a short amount of time
Victoria L
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 401, Loop: Crane Flat
This wasn't my favorite Yosemite campground as the campsites were smaller and the amenities were not as nice but the ranger was so friendly and helpful.
Neal R
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 225, Loop: 2
A long drive from the valley floor, but a beautiful, quiet campground. The pad was very small—difficult to back into.
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.
Nearby National Park
In Yosemite National Park
Approximate driving time: 6 min
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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