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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
Andrew C
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines
Yosemite is a treasure. The campsite at lower pines is itself fairly nice, but the location makes it amazing.
Edwin A
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lower Pines
Lower Pines is probably the best campground in the Yosemite Valley. The views are amazing and the facilities are clean and easily accessible. Our campsite backed into a stream and we saw and heard a bear cub across the way. We definitely enjoyed our time there and will go back.
Andrew C
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines
Yosemite is a treasure. The campsite at lower pines is itself fairly nice, but the location makes it amazing.
Adam W
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Lower Pines
Lower pines is a great area, the only down side wasn't specific to lower pines though. My camp site was located across from the bathroom. That meant everyone decided walking directly through my site was acceptable. That was my only gripe.
Jiri K
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Lower Pines
Truly amazing place & wonderful experience!
Of course location, overall setup of the place, pines & sequoias...
No doubt there has been continuously such a high demand for this campground!
Richard v
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Lower Pines
Really an awesome place to stay in the middle of one of most beautiful parks in the USA.
Betsy C
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Lower Pines
Great site, helpful staff, wonderful evening programs! Highlight of our trip!!!!
Joan R
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines
All perfect, except check-in.
Chadi A
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines
In preparation for my 3 day adventure in Yosemite which included summiting the almighty half dome, I pulled in for my first night at lower pines into a very spacious campfround and pitched my tiny tent against the backdrop of my target peak.
The view of half dome between the pines is etched into my memory forever as the sun set on what would make for an incredible night under the stars.
Nearby parking, running toilets, basins and drinking water made for a very comfortable night before heading off into elevation.
I have no faults for this place.
Genesis B
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful campsite. Views of the rock walls, a stream nearby, a nice picnic table and fire pit, and good bear boxes. It's also close to trails! The only thing to watch out for is if you arrive late, you'll likely have squatters on your site. There were 2 groups with 4 cars. We had to wake people up to have them move their cars so we could park. We let them stay parked for the night, expecting them to leave promptly in the morning. Instead, they took their sweet time taking over the entire picnic table for breakfast time before leaving. We were nice about it all, but asked how long they'd take and made it clear that we wanted to use the table and were waiting on them. They were just plain rude, made no effort to leave promptly, and left the table dirty. So arrive as soon as check in, or put up with potential squatters, or have them kicked out by the rangers. Hopefully everyone can be decent and courteous about it.
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 3, 2026
