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
Lee F
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lower Pines
Lower river campground bathrooms are very old, in poor condition and were not properly maintained, the roads in the campground are in very poor condition, our campsite (including table and parking area) were in very poor condition, we could not back our trailer into the site because there was a dumpster on the road directly in line with the site. We left and went home (we live 2 1/2 hours from Yosemite Valley). I called the next day to cancel the remaining two nights on our reservation but never received a refund. All in all a very bad experience.
Enrico T
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Lower Pines
Our stay at lower pines was very beautiful and very nice. I can absolutely recommend the campingground. Everything was clean and the employees were very friendly and helpful. With all my questions i went to them and they helped me. The position of this campingground is very ideal. From this spot you can start every tour you want. Each camping parcel has food lockers and a place to make a fire or to have a barbecue. I only have one thing to criticize. In my opinion the price is to high. We paid for two nights more than 100 bucks. I think it´s to much. But i think this will never change. But all in all i am satisfied.
Sven C
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Lower Pines
Awesome stay for 2 nights in late August 2019. We hiked Vernal Falls via Mist Trail, enjoyed the view on Nevada Falls and Half Dome while taking the loop back via Clark Point to return via John Muir Trail. We also hiked Mirror lake which had not much water around that time of the year. Initially we also had planned to take the shuttle up to Glacier Point and then hike down to the valley via Four Mile Trail. Unfortunately this shuttle was already sold out - you had to book well in advance.
At the Lower Pines Camp Ground we stayed on site 25 which is close to the amphitheater and also short to the bathroom. They were clean, but more sinks wouldn't hurt. The site is in a curve and makes it easy to back in with a 27" RV - you just pass it an then can back in straight without much maneuvering.
Generally rangers, visitor center's and shop's staff and shuttle drivers were very kind and friendly. We'd love to come back one day!!
Scott R
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lower Pines
Great!
Jennifer d
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Lower Pines
Everything was good the only thing I would change was the parking. Our lot was hard to park in with a big pickup and two cars would not fit. That was the only problem.
Marlena S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lower Pines
Wonderful time to go in September, would love to come back!
Jayson G
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Lower Pines
This is amazing campground in the middle of Yosemite National Park!
Robert F
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: DBL2, Loop: Lower Pines
We have been to Yosemite many, many times and it is always more beautiful than the last time. The park is always clean and park employees are wonderfully helpful.
Liam O
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Lower Pines
Facilities are centrally located in the campground, sites had a great amount of space
Fabrizio A
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Lower Pines
Very enjoyable experience in the nature! Loved 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
