Crane Flat Campground

Po Box 577, Yosemite National Park, California, United States
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El Capitan, Half Dome and Sentinel Dome
Typical campsite in Crane Flat campground.
Crane Flat amphitheater.
Crane Flat site 105.
Crane Flat entrance

Available sites

148 total sites
RV Sites 88 sites from $36 per night Tent Sites 60 sites Check Availability

About Crane Flat Campground

Crane Flat Campground is closed for the winter.Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and camping equipment within established campsites.Crane Flat Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The site is conveniently located 17 mi from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 6.2 ft. Within Yosemite, visitors can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas and so much more.Reservation Tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. (PST) release time. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov.Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates 

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

148 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 100, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 101, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 102, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 103, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 104, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 105, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 106, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 107-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
🚐 108-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · 18 × 24 ft · Paved
⛺ 109, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 110, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 111, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 112, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 113, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 114, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
⛺ 115, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 116, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
⛺ 117, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 118, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 119, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 120, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 121, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 122, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 200-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 201-Double, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 202, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 203, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 204, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 205, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 206, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 207, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 208, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 209-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 210, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 211, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 212, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 213, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 214, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 215, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 216, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 217, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 218, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 219, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 220-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 221, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
🚐 222, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 223, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 224-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 225, Loop: 2 RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$36
/ per night
⛺ 226, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 227-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 300, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 301-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 302-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 303, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 304, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 305, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 306, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 307, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 308, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 309, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
🚐 310, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 311, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 313, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 314, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 315, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 316, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 400, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 401, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 402, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 403, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 404, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 405, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 406, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 407, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 408, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 409, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 410, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 411-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 412, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 413, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 414, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 415, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 416, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 417, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 418, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 419, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 420, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 421, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 422, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 423, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 424, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 425, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 426, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 428, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 429, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
🚐 430, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 431, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 432-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 433, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 434-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 435, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 436, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 437, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 438, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 439, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 440, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 441, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 442, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 443, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 444, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 445, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 500, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 501, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 502, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 503-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 504, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 505, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 506, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 507, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 508, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 509, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 511, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 512, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 513-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 514, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 515, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 516, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 517, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 518, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 519, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 520, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 521, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 522, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 523, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 524, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 525, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 526, Loop: Crane Flat Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 527, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 528, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 529, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 530, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 531, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 532, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
🚐 533, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved
🚐 534, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 535, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 536-Double, Loop: Crane Flat RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site

Reviews (1316)

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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

4.4
1316 reviews
5
66.3%
872
4
20.0%
263
3
6.6%
87
2
3.7%
49
1
3.4%
45

Jennifer S

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 404, Loop: Crane Flat

5

Our family has stayed at Crane Flat 3 years in a row. We love this campground and had a great experience each year. The spots are a good size and there is water and bathrooms on each loop. The bathroom we used is clean but old. It's outside of the valley which means no traffic and much quieter. There is lots of hiking options nearby as well as a general store/gas station. The valley is about an hour away so you do have to travel each day if your activities are mainly focused in that area.

Michele G

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 428, Loop: Crane Flat

1

Crane Flat is a misnomer - not flat at all! We had a site in the 500 loop. It was more like camping on the side of a very steep and not well graded hill. We couldn’t find a flat area to pitch a 2 person backcountry tent and it was really difficult to park a car on such a steep incline. Trying to boil water and prep dinner on a tilted table was interesting. Other sites seemed far flatter - look carefully.

Note there’s no electricity and virtually no reflective signs so trying to find the campsite in the dark and the steep hilly site made setup very interesting!

Diane D

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: Crane Flat

5

Love the campsites and the people and rangers were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

James C

Verified

January 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 536-Double, Loop: Crane Flat

5

This campsite is lovely, i have stayed here 2x in the summer with the family. Conveniently located 10 min walk to the gas station and store. You will also notice you easy HWY access. We have seen bears here, and great wildlife in the area.

Kate M

Verified

January 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 508, Loop: Crane Flat

5

We saw a bear within 20 mins of setting up camp! Beautiful campsite

Kate M

Verified

January 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 508, Loop: Crane Flat

5

We saw a bear within 20 mins of setting up camp! Beautiful campsite

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...

Nearest town

Yosemite National Park, CA - 32 mi

About 53 min to downtown

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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