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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
Ricardo L
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 416, Loop: Crane Flat
Great campsite, campground host was very helpful. I would book again.
Ricardo L
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 441, Loop: Crane Flat
Great campsite, clean, and it had everything you needed.
Eileen L
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 509, Loop: Crane Flat
We stayed at Crane Flat campground for 3 non consecutive nights, at campsite numbers 511, 509 and 411 . They were all level enough for our 20 ft Sprinter van. We loved it there! It’s beautiful and it’s close enough to the valley floor to make it back in time after days of exploring. And the drive back and forth doesn’t get old.
Danny K
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 500, Loop: Crane Flat
Very nice in everything.
Curtis O
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 402, Loop: Crane Flat
Had a wonderful time, saw amazing sights, experienced every season in one weekend!
Park Rangers and staff were great and helpful.
Matthew B
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 401, Loop: Crane Flat
I love Crane Flats Campground, you are close enough to the valley to enjoy the sites, but you don't have to put up with all the traffic and noise. I honestly don't see the attraction of staying in Upper/Lower Pines. If you stay at Crane Flats, you get a beautiful 30-minute drive to the valley and there is plenty to do around Crane Flats.
Jenna H
VerifiedJune 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 303, Loop: Crane Flat
As a solo female traveler with my Golden Retriever, I felt safe, comfortable, and genuinely welcomed throughout my stay. The rangers were incredibly friendly and made me feel right at home. They were even kind enough to offer help for my dog, which I truly appreciated.
One thing to note is that there is little to no cell service, but as long as you come prepared, it’s not an issue at all. I had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to come back—next time with friends!
Alex R
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 200-Double, Loop: Crane Flat
Great place separated from chaotic and rambunctious valley. Ample space and very beautiful scenery around the area. Had a great time and made for great stories
John C
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 514, Loop: Crane Flat
Good stay at large campground. Plenty of options for restroom and location. Camp store is well stocked and cafe is convenient.
Ian M
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 420, Loop: Crane Flat
Beautiful campground, great location
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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