Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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About Lower Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (591)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground is praised for its scenic beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and great location near the Merced River, hiking trails, and Curry Village. Campground hosts are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing visitors' experiences. While some sites had minor issues like flooding or close proximity to others, overall, guests express gratitude for the clean facilities and the enjoyable camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground is praised for its scenic beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and great location near the Merced River, hiking trails, and Curry Village. Campground hosts are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing visitors' experiences. While some sites had minor issues like flooding or close proximity to others, overall, guests express gratitude for the clean facilities and the enjoyable camping experience.
Review Summary
Gerald E
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines
Everything was good.
Jim K
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Lower Pines
You have to love dry camping. The scenery is breathless.
Valerie A
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Lower Pines
Campground is clean and sites are spacious. Great views of half dome from your campsite. NPS staff are so helpful.
Alex C
VerifiedMay 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Lower Pines
Yes
Kim B
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lower Pines
We stayed in both sights #53 and 57. Both sights were mostly level, in the shadows of Yosemite falls, bathrooms close by were clean. Water refill station for our water bottles near bathrooms. The camp ground was perfectly located to the epic Mist trail, bike rental in curry village. The campground does not have showers. The camp host was friendly and obviously loved his job. Truly magical experience if you can get the reservation. The week before Memorial Day turns out a perfect week - before the post Memorial Day crowds.
Hudson H
VerifiedMay 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
The best campground there is in yosemite
Layne C
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
This was an add on night for a couple prior days of camping. We loved all our sites and loved how easy we were able to stay the extra days we needed! Can’t wait to return!
Amalia G. D
VerifiedMay 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Lower Pines
Stayed at site 49 - EXCELLENT site. Very large area for up to 4 tents or more. There were also two picnic tables surrounding the fire pit. Doesn't seem it would be prone to flooding.
Alyson V
VerifiedMay 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
Very friendly staff. Location excellent. Can walk to trails, Mirror lake , Curry village etc.
Jiri W
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines
Nice campgroung, staff helpfull.Clean, a lot of space. If it were available we wish stay longer.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567
Elevation: 1215 feet
Policies & Rules
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You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. |
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If arriving one or more days late, call (209) 372-8502; your reservation will be cancelled if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date. |
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You must check-in at the campground kiosk upon arrival. After-hours arrivals must sign-in and return to the kiosk to complete check-in the following morning or your reservation may be cancelled. |
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Bears and other wildlife live here! Food and toiletries must be stored 24 hours/day. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. |
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Food storage lockers are provided in all campsites and measure 35 inches deep x 43 inches wide x 28 inches high). Absolutely no food stored in vehicles. |
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Road conditions can change at any time; before arrival, please call (209) 372-0200 for road and weather conditions inside Yosemite, and 1-800-427-7623 for conditions outside the park. For additional park information, call (209) 372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose |
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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. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Help Yosemite be a Zero Landfill park! Leave excess packaging at home. Use refillable water 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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Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
