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About Lower Pines Campground
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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
Frank D
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lower Pines
Just one word: super♥️
Stacey C
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Lower Pines
BEST campground! We have camped here every summer for six years and it never disappoints. Thankful for our memories here and hope to come again next year!
Jessica K
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Lower Pines
Wonderful Campsite!!!
Xavier G
VerifiedAugust 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Lower Pines
Best spot in the campground, near to Merced river. Incredible water temperature. What this campground needs is a shower building somewhere. To have a shower you have to pay the swimming pool in Curry Village and they are not good…
Reiley C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Lower Pines
We had a nice shady spot with plenty of space between us and our neighbors. It was close to two shuttle stops, and showers were easy to find in Curry Village. We walked back to camp after hiking the mist trail because it was only a mile, and very flat, and the shuttle line was long in the afternoon. The campground itself was quiet but we were near the main road and people start parking and opening/closing car doors at 4:00am on the weekends, so that made it hard to sleep in.
Joshua R
VerifiedAugust 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Lower Pines
The camp ground was well kept and in great condition. We have an RV, so can't comment on the restroom/ shower facilities. Great job NPS!
Chaya N
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Lower Pines
This site has ZERO shade. Ironically, the restrooms around it are under tree cover. Go figure. In August the sun starts beating down around 9 AM and continues until about 6:30 PM.
The river was a saving grace as we’re El Cap meadows and happy Isles area.
Richard B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Lower Pines
The campsite was roomy but 3 of the large trees had been cut down so there wasn't as much shade as I had hoped. The bathrooms were fairly close and for the most part were fairly clean.
Marco A
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Lower Pines
Great place to relax and enjoy the park!
Jasmine G
VerifiedAugust 22, 2026 • Stayed at: DBL2, Loop: Lower Pines
The location? Hard to beat! But let me be honest with you. It is SO sunny. Before 5pm, the sun was beating down on us the entire day.
Also, make sure when you're unpacking/packing, you NEVER LEAVE YOUR CAR/TRAILER/RV/TENT DOOR OPEN! Even for just a few minutes!
The squirrels were so aggressive, that one of those fat f**ks snuck into our car. You seriously cannot make this up. Thankfully, our friend let us know because he saw it jump in, but can you imagine if we started driving off without knowing??
TL;DR: BEAUTIFUL location. A lot of space between you and neighbors, too. Incredible views of the granite cliffs and pines, and great distance from the bathroom (not too close, not too far away). F**k those squirrels, though. Seriously.
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 20, 2026
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