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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
Karen S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 511, Loop: Crane Flat
Amazing! Loved seeing deer near the site.
Matthew S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 412, Loop: Crane Flat
Great campsite in excellent proximity to the main attractions of the park. Best experience I've had staying at a National Park campground.
Lynne G
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 308, Loop: Crane Flat
A beautiful location!
nancy g
VerifiedJuly 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 503-Double, Loop: Crane Flat
I really enjoyed the area we were camping in.
The staff was very professional and polite.
Very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife.
Thank you again for the amazing job you do.
Satya Sai Babu N
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 416, Loop: Crane Flat
We stayed two nights here. Peaceful area. But no lights in restrooms. They should install solar lights when we are paying $36 per night. All other campgrounds have some lights in restrooms. Crane Flat is the only one with no lights.
David T
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: Crane Flat
The campground is in good condition. The bathrooms are well maintained and actually have running water and flushing toilets, which is a big plus. The ranger was very friendly and helpful. The ground is a bit hard for driving tent stakes, but nothing a mallet or a good solid rock can’t fix. :)
Lisa B
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 108-Double, Loop: Crane Flat
Great campground in Yosemite. We had a double/group spot that was big enough for our group to spread out and enjoy the peace and quiet of this campground. Compared to others, this was a quiet car camp. The bats at sunset were incredible.
Jorge B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 527, Loop: Crane Flat
We loved the place, and it is incredibly well organized
Kendall W
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: Crane Flat
Secluded from other sites, campsite overall very good atmosphere and working toilets.
Tiffany B
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 422, Loop: Crane Flat
This campground was a great place to sleep for a few nights. Bathrooms were clean and stocked. Has a potable water area next to the bathrooms. Food storage locker was large enough to store my cooler plus all our food. A 30 minute drive to Yosemite Valley and within an hour to most other areas in Yosemite. If you need to shower I recommend going to curry village and paying the $5.75 to use there public showers. We'll worth it. I will definitely be staying here for my future visits.
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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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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