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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
Caroline s
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 504, Loop: Crane Flat
Perfect location
Connie H
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 221, Loop: Crane Flat
Quiet. Nice spacious sites.
Olivia R
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 213, Loop: Crane Flat
This was probably the most well maintained campground I have ever been to. Every site looked to have a groomed, flattish tent pad, and campers seemed respectful of keeping the bathrooms clean. I LOVED my site 213, and I think it probably offered more privacy than most of the other campsites, which can be very close to each other. The only downside of this site was that it felt a smidge far from the bathroom. But it had full shade and was so cozy.
Zoe H
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 414, Loop: Crane Flat
Campgrounds and restrooms were excellently maintained! Directions were very clear, and the campground ranger was very kind and helpful. Although I only camped for a night, I had an amazing time with my friends and even had a beautiful view of the stars from our campsite!
William J
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 518, Loop: Crane Flat
Peaceful stay.
Jingru S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 508, Loop: Crane Flat
The parking situation was inconvenient because the car could only be parked sideways. There is also a slope leading toward the table and fireplace, which was difficult with my 2-year-old son because he kept falling down. And there were way more bugs flying around compared to Upper Pines.
Ethan K
VerifiedAugust 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 430, Loop: Crane Flat
Quiet, clean, not as crowded as the valley.
Hector B
VerifiedAugust 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 416, Loop: Crane Flat
The place is beautiful and Debbie the camp host was very helpful. Highly recommend it
Clarke B
VerifiedAugust 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 410, Loop: Crane Flat
Great site, about 20 minute drive to park. Site was clean, good cell reception, easily walkable to bathrooms.
Damian r
VerifiedAugust 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 413, Loop: Crane Flat
Very good campsite. Big enough to hang 3 hammocks and close enough to the bathrooms. I was worried about the steps but it wasn’t a problem.
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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