About Crane Flat Campground
Number of accommodations: 148
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (968)
What Guests Are Saying
Crane Flat Campground offers a quiet and peaceful setting with well-maintained sites and friendly staff, making it a great base for exploring Yosemite National Park. Many guests appreciated the campground's remote location, clean facilities, and the opportunity to enjoy nature, with some even spotting deer nearby. While some noted issues with site size and air quality due to campfires, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the beauty and tranquility of the area.
What Guests Are Saying
Crane Flat Campground offers a quiet and peaceful setting with well-maintained sites and friendly staff, making it a great base for exploring Yosemite National Park. Many guests appreciated the campground's remote location, clean facilities, and the opportunity to enjoy nature, with some even spotting deer nearby. While some noted issues with site size and air quality due to campfires, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the beauty and tranquility of the area.
Review Summary
Ragene B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 521, Loop: 5
Nice campground friendly staff. Did not seem overcrowded and was pleased about that.
ASWINRICHARD P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 441, Loop: 4
It was a pleasant experience checking in. There is a gas station and groceries near by.
DYLAN N
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 203, Loop: 2
Great compromise of privacy and location to big sur
Rachel P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 412, Loop: 4
This is not the most beautiful campground. Our site was on a fairly steep slope so there was no good place to pitch a tent. There was hardly a parking spot at our site too, so our car was parked precariously on the edge of the road at an uncomfortably steep angle. However, if you can't find camping in the valley this location is good because you can easily access it and also access everything off of Tioga Pass road.
Rebecca C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 107-Double, Loop: 1
We were so happy to have the opportunity to camp at Crane Flat. We walked up early in the day (10AMish) and secured a great spot for the night. The rangers were surprised there were still spots available - middle of August! The campground was clean, staff was friendly and the rangers at the gate were super helpful!
Silke J
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: 1
Great campsite!
katie c
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 535, Loop: 5
Crane Flats is a beautiful campsite with plenty of shade and a friendly atmosphere! If you enter the park from the East, it's a good spot to end your day. There's access to plenty of hikes, main roads, etc. It was a great time and can't wait to come back!
Carl M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 212, Loop: 2
I needed to be close to the 4-mile Trail trailhead for an early start to complete the 4-mile Trail to the Panorama Trail and back down the Mist Trail. The campground was the closest to the Yosemite Valley, and I was able to get a parking spot near the trailhead early in the a.m. The campsite was great with lots of room. The Ranger built a campfire and gave a talk in the evening at the campground Amphitheater, which provided a nice evening activity and eliminated the necessity to build my own fire, which was really nice. The restrooms were nearby and clean and stocked with paper, etc. The store was nearby, as well as some trails to some sequoia groves for activities with extra time. It was exactly what I wanted.
Ron K
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 303, Loop: 3
Perfect location
Paula B
January 15, 2020
This campground is quite private and quiet. Its really nice and there is a good amount of distance between lots and tents so you are not up on your neighbor. The ground can be a little bumpy and not as flat/level as other campgrounds. My only complaint has to be the restroom. There is a bit of walking towards it (depending where you stay) and they are not the best, other campsites have better restrooms.
Another plus is that it is closer to the exit of the park so it makes it easier to arrive or leave when the park is very full during its most popular seasons. Overall, Its a great campground, Large Lots and comfortable
Location Crane Flat Campground
Address:
Po Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States
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 miles from the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station (Hwy 120 from the west), and is 17 miles (30 minutes) northwest of Yosemite Valley.
Crane Flat Campground is accessible via Highway 120, which is 8 miles from the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station to Yosemite National Park.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7639 / -119.844
Elevation: 1783 feet
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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