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About Lower Pines Campground
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2026 Season availability
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1331)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground boasts a fantastic location with spacious sites, incredible views of granite cliffs, and proximity to amenities in Curry Village. The campground is well-maintained and offers a relaxing atmosphere for visitors, with enjoyable access to the river and hiking trails. However, some campers noted issues with shade, noise from nearby roads, and occasional bear activity, emphasizing the need for vigilance with food storage.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground boasts a fantastic location with spacious sites, incredible views of granite cliffs, and proximity to amenities in Curry Village. The campground is well-maintained and offers a relaxing atmosphere for visitors, with enjoyable access to the river and hiking trails. However, some campers noted issues with shade, noise from nearby roads, and occasional bear activity, emphasizing the need for vigilance with food storage.
Review Summary
Thomas P
VerifiedOctober 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lower Pines
Obviously, it is almost impossible to get Yosemite campground reservations most of the time. We felt very lucky to score on a cancelled reservation, often when only one or two sites opened up. The rest of the campground was supposedly booked. Yet the same night that the campground was supposed to be full, I saw many sites left vacant. I wonder how many other nights I could have camped in the park instead of an hour+ drive outside the park.
Due to the tremendous popularity of camping within the park, I believe there should be a significant disincentive to encourage those with reservations to cancel within a reasonable time (so others can plan to use the site). Those that don't cancel, and don't show, should also be charged a significant fee to discourage that practice.
Michael H
VerifiedOctober 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Lower Pines
I was happy to be in site #69 due to its beautiful backdrop. The site also had a shower hook, where I was able to put up my solar shower and rinse off after a long day of hiking. My neighbors were great and the bear box of easily accessible. My biggest suggestion is to go visit Yosemite "off-season".
Michael H
VerifiedOctober 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Lower Pines
I was happy to be in site #69 due to its beautiful backdrop. The site also had a shower hook, where I was able to put up my solar shower and rinse off after a long day of hiking. My neighbors were great and the bear box of easily accessible. My biggest suggestion is to go visit Yosemite "off-season".
Liliya S
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Lower Pines
Love the view of the cliffs.
Liliya S
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Lower Pines
Love the view of the cliffs.
Dana P
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful view of half dome
Julie K
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful place always!
Dana P
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful view of half dome
Julie K
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful place always!
Isaac K
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
The site I paid for (site 003) said that it had room for 2 vehicles max at 18 ft. The site barely had room for a single SUV, but right next to us was a large parking spot big enough for 2 trucks that had a sign saying “maintenance vehicles only”. Further, this site is in a high-traffic area right at the entrance to the camping. If some sites are going to be closed off for COVID, why not close off the poor campsites like site 003, and open the nicer, larger sites? There is no way to communicate these things, since the camp host and people working the gate are siloed off from whoever is making the rules. Demand for these spots is so much higher than supply that the company running the campground just does whatever they want and their customers end up with a poor experience.
Location & Directions for Lower Pines Campground
9024 Southside Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 United States
Elevation: 1,215 ft
Getting There
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.
Highway access
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.
Nearby National Park
In Yosemite National Park
Approximate driving time: 20 min
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.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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