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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
Jennifer V
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 417, Loop: Crane Flat
The driveway is listed as steep, but for a regular vehicle, it is not steep. It would NOT be an ideal site for an RV.
The site was level and accommodated our large tent. This site was also directly down from the bath room.
We arrived late, but checking in the next morning was easy. The sites were smaller than others we typically get, but it is nice that they try to maximize the space to accommodate more families or campers.
Kenia V
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 201-Double, Loop: Crane Flat
Don’t get this spot is horrible 😞 I’m so sad was my first time there the campground was good but that space wasn’t is going downhill and is too small only fits one tent.
Claire T
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 310, Loop: Crane Flat
Stay was great. Quiet and had lots of shade. Was worried about being close to the bathrooms but it was actually very convenient and didn’t contribute to any noise with people walking by. Site was flat for our camper van. Had some good shade and bugs were not a massive issue at this time of year. Would definitely come stay here again!
chaviva E
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 532, Loop: Crane Flat
We loved crane flat :) after being at much more crowded campsites in yosemite, here we loved the privacy, space and quiet. Also, perfect location
Jonathan G
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 208, Loop: Crane Flat
Excellent campground: clean, great sites, no mosquitos, and wonderful scenery. There's a bit of road noise on the first 2-3 loops, but if you go back far enough, you likely will not hear the noise. Also, there was no wind the whole time we were there, so the smoke from everyone's campfires was thick in the air and clung to the valley. We saw lots of deer, day and night, walking through the meadows and even browsing for food during the day while people were out. This particular site is roomy and has great views of the meadow.
Ken/Susie P
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 407, Loop: Crane Flat
Campground tidy, bathrooms clean, nice sink. Bear canisters down at the Entry for Garbage. All is good enjoyed our one night.
Taze Nupa R
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: Crane Flat
Before booking this campsite, I noticed others complained that it was on a slope. I slept in my car and noticed my mattress was slipping to one side. Wasn’t that bothersome but I only stayed one night. It’s close to the exit so leaving early for a trail was convenient. 45 minutes from curry village. Great location, would consider booking again.
Maira E
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 400, Loop: Crane Flat
We had an excellent time here with the kids. The host was very pleasant and helpful with information. The location was perfect for our planned trip of going to hetch hetchy one day and doing mist trail another day in the valley
shashonie r
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: Crane Flat
Very clean!
Olivia M
VerifiedJuly 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 512, Loop: Crane Flat
Several sites in the 500s are beautiful and offer more privacy. Bring bug spray/citronella!
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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