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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
Kristin J
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful campsite very clean and just a lovely location! Try and get a spot next to the river, but honestly, they’re all great. And the staff is fantastic!
Matt D
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Lower Pines
Fantastic experience! Lower Pines has all the amenities a camper could need. Check-in checkout process is smooth n flexible. Camp Host Don was delightful!
Overall Yosemite was incredible but pretty busy. It’s very unfortunate this presidential administration is forcing the removal of the day-visit reservation system. This causes overcrowding and will degrade the natural beauty of the park over time. Bring back the day-visit reservation system!
Chuck D
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lower Pines
Great location, clean. Have to shower at the village.
Polly c
VerifiedMay 25, 2026 • Stayed at: DBL1, Loop: Lower Pines
It was just what we needed!
Wesley S
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Lower Pines
Campground was quiet, even though nearly full. We had a peek-a-boo view of the face of Half Dome from our campsite, as well as one of the Royal Arches, and Glacier Point. Hikes from the campground are many.
Bear precautions are enforced; pack all your smelly things separately from everything else, and life will be simpler for you.
Road signage could be better; we took an extra loop through the Curry Village parking lot before we arrived at the campgrounds.
We were in the Park on a Sunday through Wednesday, before the Memorial Day crush; crowding wasn't overwhelming, yet.
Because we had a dog with us, we only hiked the paved trails, but there were more of them than we could cover in 2-1/2 days, so it was fine.
Do not neglect driving to Glacier Point (if your vehicle is within size limits). Also up into the high country along the Tioga Road, at least to Olmsted Point.
Phone connectivity is very limited. We had voice & text, but very little data. Best data connectivity was at Yosemite Village.
We treated ourselves to tacos and pizza at Curry Village. The Pizza Deck's specialty pizzas are not to be missed. (There's an online ordering wifi site once you're in Curry Village, that might save you some time if the lines are long.)
Ianthe H
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Lower Pines
i don’t recommend site #2, probably the worst campsite i’ve ever camped at. shuttle behind you and registration office in front of you. no privacy and people will cut the corner by through campsite at all hours. other than, the campground itself was pretty, perfect location, clean bathrooms, friendly host!
James M
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lower Pines
Lower falls campground in Yosemite valley was spectacular, we camped looking up at Half Dome from our campfire, right next to the Merced river. The weather was cool but comfortable, the crowds were there but it was not crazy crowded, parking was available for the patient. The hikes were nice and the trails were not crowded as long as you didn't wait too late to get started. We stayed a week and stayed in camp a couple of days, the rest of the time, hiking, day trip to Tioga pass and Glacier point. The days in camp were perfect solitude, very relaxing. We are coming back next year.
Cynthia C
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lower Pines
Fun
Kristen Y
VerifiedMay 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Lower Pines
We always have a wonderful time camping in Yosemite.
Keep in mind when traveling with a group [6 people per site], the bear boxes aren't set up to accommodate 3 standard size ice chests, so it's best to have one person in the group have one large ice chest that contains most of your perishables.
Robert K
VerifiedMay 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines
Lower Pines is our favorite valley campground. This was our first time in site 71. It really worked for us because our RV is small enough that it fit easily into the parking pad and it was just the two of us. But, others should be aware that this site will not work for more than that. And also it would not be good for tents. There was standing water directly behind the pad.
It does have a beautiful view of Half Dome. The campground itself needs some work .... too many large weeds in many sites.
As far as the park as a whole, we really wish they would limit the number of people allowed in each day. The shuttles were ridiculously crowded as were many venues.
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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