Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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About Lower Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (591)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground is praised for its scenic beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and great location near the Merced River, hiking trails, and Curry Village. Campground hosts are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing visitors' experiences. While some sites had minor issues like flooding or close proximity to others, overall, guests express gratitude for the clean facilities and the enjoyable camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground is praised for its scenic beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and great location near the Merced River, hiking trails, and Curry Village. Campground hosts are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing visitors' experiences. While some sites had minor issues like flooding or close proximity to others, overall, guests express gratitude for the clean facilities and the enjoyable camping experience.
Review Summary
Hugh B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Lower Pines
Simply stunning
Moritz R
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Lower Pines
Great place to stay with Half Dome in sight. Just a small walk to Curry Village. Definitely a site to recommend!
Todd M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Lower Pines
Good site size, ample shade, close to river. Quiet time enforced for early risers / hikers.
Lia J
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lower Pines
People said this wasn’t a great spot but it was quiet. Even next to the road. You get a few people walking through but if you’re in camp they try to skirt the outside. You’re in shade for most of the day and the grill was great. Close to showers at curry camp too
Iannelli O
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Lower Pines
Great location in the lower pines campground. We had a lovely view of half dome. It was nice and flat with limited traffic. This site (40) didnt have trees close enough to hammock though.
Marcia M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Lower Pines
It is almost impossible to get a reservation - we only had one night. And of course, there were empty campsites there but no way to get an extra night without going on the website - which as we all know - is useless. Campground is nice but not private. Off topic - you need to fix the cliffs in the Curry Village parking lost. We damaged a leveling jack on the RV driving through the parking lot - $300 down the drain due to your lack of considering visitors and fixing giant holes in a very busy parking lot. All this fuss about bears - I would love to actually see one. Why that giant yurt village? It's ugly and congested and creates lots of traffic and too many people. Beautiful place to visit once.
Adam E
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Lower Pines
Awesome campsite - bring Deet or a mosquito net!
Norma Q
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Lower Pines
The campsite was great. Park was too crowded.
Carlos V
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Lower Pines
great location and with the improvements it is getting better; better access to phone service makes it easier to stay close to family and even the office
Desirae E
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Lower Pines
Perfect campsite. Men's bathroom in our loop was not kept up well, women's was okay. Great shade and close to the river, water, bathroom and trash.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567
Elevation: 1215 feet
Policies & Rules
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You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. |
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If arriving one or more days late, call (209) 372-8502; your reservation will be cancelled if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date. |
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You must check-in at the campground kiosk upon arrival. After-hours arrivals must sign-in and return to the kiosk to complete check-in the following morning or your reservation may be cancelled. |
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Bears and other wildlife live here! Food and toiletries must be stored 24 hours/day. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. |
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Food storage lockers are provided in all campsites and measure 35 inches deep x 43 inches wide x 28 inches high). Absolutely no food stored in vehicles. |
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Road conditions can change at any time; before arrival, please call (209) 372-0200 for road and weather conditions inside Yosemite, and 1-800-427-7623 for conditions outside the park. For additional park information, call (209) 372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Help Yosemite be a Zero Landfill park! Leave excess packaging at home. Use refillable water bottles, food containers and travel mugs. Place all of your recyclable waste in designated recycling containers. For more information go to: https://www.nps.gov/yose/getinvolved/zlf.htm |
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Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.