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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
richelle g
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: Crane Flat
Wanted to love this campground, but unfortunately was a little disappointed. . Site wasn't cleaned before we checked in and loop bathroom did not have water, so we didn't have a bathroom close. Other than that, it's a beautiful, quiet place to stay away from the crowds in the Valley.
richelle g
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: Crane Flat
Wanted to love this campground, but unfortunately was a little disappointed. . Site wasn't cleaned before we checked in and loop bathroom did not have water, so we didn't have a bathroom close. Other than that, it's a beautiful, quiet place to stay away from the crowds in the Valley.
Michael M
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 303, Loop: Crane Flat
Enjoyed our 5 night stay here in September. Ample room, and some so-so privacy. I’d aim for sites at the beginning of the loop (adjacent to the meadow) to avoid crowding. We had a water spicket and bathrooms with running water. This campground is about a 40 minute drive from Yosemite Village. That’s a commute for sure , but it offers much more of a “camping” experience than the 3 “pines” campgrounds in the Valley - folks are just stacked up on each other down there IMO.
Michael M
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 303, Loop: Crane Flat
Enjoyed our 5 night stay here in September. Ample room, and some so-so privacy. I’d aim for sites at the beginning of the loop (adjacent to the meadow) to avoid crowding. We had a water spicket and bathrooms with running water. This campground is about a 40 minute drive from Yosemite Village. That’s a commute for sure , but it offers much more of a “camping” experience than the 3 “pines” campgrounds in the Valley - folks are just stacked up on each other down there IMO.
Signe S
VerifiedOctober 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 417, Loop: Crane Flat
Crane Flat was one of the worst camping experiences of my life. The web site touted that the campground had been newly renovated, and it was clean, but the newly graded sites were left with a fine, silt-like red clay powder which got all over everything. I normally don't have to wash my tent after a camping trip, but this time I needed to get off the red dust. It looks to me like more sites have been added to an otherwise already crowded campground. I was surrounded by 4 other sites, so close that I could hear private conversations of the other occupants, and during the night I could hear when someone rolled over in their sleeping bag!
Signe S
VerifiedOctober 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 417, Loop: Crane Flat
Crane Flat was one of the worst camping experiences of my life. The web site touted that the campground had been newly renovated, and it was clean, but the newly graded sites were left with a fine, silt-like red clay powder which got all over everything. I normally don't have to wash my tent after a camping trip, but this time I needed to get off the red dust. It looks to me like more sites have been added to an otherwise already crowded campground. I was surrounded by 4 other sites, so close that I could hear private conversations of the other occupants, and during the night I could hear when someone rolled over in their sleeping bag!
Jean-Baptiste R
VerifiedOctober 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 306, Loop: Crane Flat
Magnificent campsite in the middle of the forest, far from the hustle and bustle of the valley. We even had the opportunity to see a bear near the camp :)
Jean-Baptiste R
VerifiedOctober 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 306, Loop: Crane Flat
Magnificent campsite in the middle of the forest, far from the hustle and bustle of the valley. We even had the opportunity to see a bear near the camp :)
Marc V
VerifiedOctober 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 421, Loop: Crane Flat
Had a great camping experience. Beautiful lake near by. Very peaceful area. And the host are very friendly and approachable. Highle recommended
Marc V
VerifiedOctober 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 421, Loop: Crane Flat
Had a great camping experience. Beautiful lake near by. Very peaceful area. And the host are very friendly and approachable. Highle recommended
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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