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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
Marta H
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 517, Loop: Crane Flat
Saw the Night Sky Program and loved it. We met up with Ranger Andy at 8:00pm on a clear, cool night where he led a group of campers to the top of an open sky mountain top and gave an astronomical guide through our night sky! Highly recommend it!
Matthew W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 525, Loop: Crane Flat
Big, flat area for tents, however there is no/minimal shade and the site is very visible from the road. Picnic table and bear locker are new and clean. There are 2 steps from the driveway, however I did not feel it was necessary to use them. The slope from the driveway to the campsite is not very steep. Site is listed as back-in, but there was a large RV parked parallel in the site across so I had to make a tight turn and drive head-in. Bathroom is close by, but requires going down the hill using stairs and has no lights.
Jeanne r
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 210, Loop: Crane Flat
Lovely campground and not too far from the valley. It's a lovely drive. The campground hosts were friendly and well-informed, providing valuable information. Nearby gas station and store are well stocked. Great hike nearby to the Sequoias, too. Fun to drive up to the Fire Tower, explore the tower, and meet the Helicopter crew.
Montserrat A
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 424, Loop: Crane Flat
It’s a really nice place to stay, but if you go in September, be prepared for cold and damp nights.
Elizabeth D K
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: Crane Flat
This campground is a bit remote from Yosemite Valley, but close to a nice small grove of Sequoias. The Camp Host was very nice and helpful in suggesting hikes. the sites were nice, but some are sloped. It was very quiet and dark, great for star gazing.
Matthew W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 525, Loop: Crane Flat
Big, flat area for tents, however there is no/minimal shade and the site is very visible from the road. Picnic table and bear locker are new and clean. There are 2 steps from the driveway, however I did not feel it was necessary to use them. The slope from the driveway to the campsite is not very steep. Site is listed as back-in, but there was a large RV parked parallel in the site across so I had to make a tight turn and drive head-in. Bathroom is close by, but requires going down the hill using stairs and has no lights.
Jeanne r
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 210, Loop: Crane Flat
Lovely campground and not too far from the valley. It's a lovely drive. The campground hosts were friendly and well-informed, providing valuable information. Nearby gas station and store are well stocked. Great hike nearby to the Sequoias, too. Fun to drive up to the Fire Tower, explore the tower, and meet the Helicopter crew.
Montserrat A
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 424, Loop: Crane Flat
It’s a really nice place to stay, but if you go in September, be prepared for cold and damp nights.
Elizabeth D K
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: Crane Flat
This campground is a bit remote from Yosemite Valley, but close to a nice small grove of Sequoias. The Camp Host was very nice and helpful in suggesting hikes. the sites were nice, but some are sloped. It was very quiet and dark, great for star gazing.
Elizabeth N
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 511, Loop: Crane Flat
Great visit! We camped at site 511 and it was private. The bathrooms were clean & close by. Would stay again!
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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