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2026 Season availability
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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
Jane F
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lower Pines
I started my experience as a paid guest in the campground. I simply asked the wilderness rangers if a campground a little further away required a wilderness permit or a reservation. The ranger went off on me about the lottery system and the permitting requirements. It was just a question, geez! Next i was baffled that campfires were allowed. There must of been at least 50 fires going with Sequoia trees thousands of years old not far away. I could hardly sleep because of the strong wood smoke. I felt like i was on a rotisserie smoker all night and woke up to a headache and the signiture cliffs i came to see were veiled by the wood smoke from the night before. I hiked from CA to Canada with a fire ban and didnt see a single campfire. I was incredulous and thought it was absolutely idiotic on the part of the Yosemite Natiinal Park to allow campfires. Is the California culture that entitled? All of CA National Forests are closed, the largest wildfire is underway and the YNP is clearly not protecting the park, its guests, the trees but are 100% cuckoo about permitting. I understand that but if fire danger doesnt come first then the permitting is a moot point. If you're concerned for your safety dont go there.
ted p
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lower Pines
Couldn't have loved camping here more. The views were amazing and the bathrooms were close. The campground stays quiet after dark making for a relaxing night under the stars.
ted p
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lower Pines
Couldn't have loved camping here more. The views were amazing and the bathrooms were close. The campground stays quiet after dark making for a relaxing night under the stars.
Jervey K
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Lower Pines
Yosemite is beautiful as always. Lower Pines offers great access to the valley. It's within walking distance to Curry Village as well as several nice trails (Mist). The one thing I would warn campers about is there is no shower at Lower pines (or any of the pines). On a normal year, you can shower at Curry Village but due to Covid this was not available. Also, the campsites offer awesome bear boxes compared to other camping locations. I wish it were easier to book camping at Yosemite.
Jervey K
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Lower Pines
Yosemite is beautiful as always. Lower Pines offers great access to the valley. It's within walking distance to Curry Village as well as several nice trails (Mist). The one thing I would warn campers about is there is no shower at Lower pines (or any of the pines). On a normal year, you can shower at Curry Village but due to Covid this was not available. Also, the campsites offer awesome bear boxes compared to other camping locations. I wish it were easier to book camping at Yosemite.
Saran G
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campsite! Very well spaced and al amenities close by. Close proximity to the river and the media’s boardwalk.
Saran G
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campsite! Very well spaced and al amenities close by. Close proximity to the river and the media’s boardwalk.
Brooke S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines
Lower Pines is my favorite pines campground. We had a great spot near the amphitheater with tons of space to roam.
Gregory T
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lower Pines
Checked in at the kiosk by some very pleasant volunteers. Campsite was perfect for me and in a great location to hiking and other facilities at Camp Curry. It was a great location and clean. Restroom facilities were in good condition and well kept. No issues with noise campers or any other disturbances. I'd gladly book a stay here again.
Brooke S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines
Lower Pines is my favorite pines campground. We had a great spot near the amphitheater with tons of space to roam.
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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