Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
Featured amenities
Pet Friendly
About Lower Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 74
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1180)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground offers a beautiful location with scenic views, especially near the Merced River, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Guests frequently praise the friendly and accommodating campground hosts, along with the clean facilities. Although some sites may have issues with privacy or nearby pedestrian traffic, the overall experience is highly positive, with many campers eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground offers a beautiful location with scenic views, especially near the Merced River, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Guests frequently praise the friendly and accommodating campground hosts, along with the clean facilities. Although some sites may have issues with privacy or nearby pedestrian traffic, the overall experience is highly positive, with many campers eager to return.
Review Summary
Carlos V
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Lower Pines
We had a great time; the valley was well set up to meet the concerns from people coming out of the pandemic
the trails were great we did several trails and they were well kept. would absolutely go again
Robert G
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Lower Pines
Lower Pines Campsite 015 is a wonderful place but a little exposed - not much tree cover or very private. The beauty of the this location is breathtaking with a view of Yosemite sunset and the stars at night. The condition of Yosemite and the park rangers were outstanding. Highly recommend and I can’t wait to return.
Peter D
VerifiedJuly 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Lower Pines
Great site with magnificent views of the arches. There is a bathroom close to this the site with a light on at night. Strange piece of astroturf at this site. Was sad to find out no shuttle busses were running which extended our hikes by having to walk to the trailheads. Seems Yosemite is still over-reacting to COVID with closures of services like restaurants and strange set up at visitor center??
Peter D
VerifiedJuly 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Lower Pines
Great site with magnificent views of the arches. There is a bathroom close to this the site with a light on at night. Strange piece of astroturf at this site. Was sad to find out no shuttle busses were running which extended our hikes by having to walk to the trailheads. Seems Yosemite is still over-reacting to COVID with closures of services like restaurants and strange set up at visitor center??
Joseph D
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Lower Pines
The camp site was amazing, and the views were awesome as usual. However, we drove in at night, and the signs in the park were not helpful in directing us to lower pines. It took about 4 signs before there was any mention of the campsites and pines campgrounds. More clear signage would be helpful
Heng L
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Lower Pines
Close to all attractions, easy access to trails and creek. Would like to come back next year.
Kristin S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lower Pines
Clean, quiet, and beautiful!
Steve S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Lower Pines
Ranger John who checked us in July 1st was great, as was the campground host Jack. We enjoyed some tasty cheeseburgers and fries at the Camp Curry Meadow Grill before we set up our tent at Lower Pines #17. Nice campsite with shade for the tent and close to the restrooms. Yosemite Falls had lots of water gushing down from the high cliff.
It was too bad the Visitor Center was closed and the buses were not running else our visit rating would have been 5 stars. We left the Valley on Friday and stopped at Tunnel View, then drove up to Glacier Point for the majestic views of Half Dome and the valley below. Vernal & Nevada Falls looked spectacular.
Then we stopped at the Wawona History Center and were entertained by Buckshot, the only stage coach driver park ranger in California.
Joseph D
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Lower Pines
The camp site was amazing, and the views were awesome as usual. However, we drove in at night, and the signs in the park were not helpful in directing us to lower pines. It took about 4 signs before there was any mention of the campsites and pines campgrounds. More clear signage would be helpful
Heng L
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Lower Pines
Close to all attractions, easy access to trails and creek. Would like to come back next year.
Location Lower Pines Campground
Address:
9024 Southside Drive
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. Follow signs to Yosemite Valley and the campgrounds.
The Lower Pines Campground is accessible via Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, and Highway 120 east from Manteca, all leading into Yosemite National Park.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567
Elevation: 1215 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
7AM
- Ensure to read site alerts and choose a site that fits your equipment.
- Check in at the kiosk upon arrival to avoid cancellation.
- Check road and weather conditions before arriving.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Cancellation policy
- Notify the campground if arriving late to avoid cancellation.
- Do not resell or auction your reservation.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food and toiletries securely to avoid attracting wildlife.
- Use provided food storage lockers; do not store food in vehicles.
Fires & fuel
- Use local firewood only to protect forests from pests.
Safety & rules
- Minimize waste and recycle to support a Zero Landfill initiative.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
