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
Jorge E
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campsite in the valley — plenty of hikes nearby within walking distance. Definitely grab a spot here if you can!
Robin D
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Lower Pines
Spot 004’s parking area was a giant puddle. All good otherwise.
Kasey C
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Lower Pines
this was such a wonderful experience. Super helpful park staff, great location. I will absolutely be back!
Belinda T
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Lower Pines
Campsite 14 - great site a lot of space. Close to the restroom, but there were no issues. Two picnic tables and a fire ring. Enough space for 2 tents. There’s an empty space between the campsite and bathrooms where kids were able to play. Fallen leaves were beautiful. Will try to book this site again.
Linda S
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Lower Pines
A great shout-out to the campground host of Lower Pines who helped us with a jammed padlock on our bear locker. He was our hero!
Sonny R
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campground, convenient to shuttle. Some issue with maneuvering into spot, but made it and had an enjoyable stay. Pay attention to size and maneuvering when picking a spot.
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lower Pines
Things went well for a gov. shut down
Eric S
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful spot, maintained and equipped restrooms.
Emilie G
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Lower Pines
Fr the best campgrounds I think. I absolutely loved being so close to all my favorite things in the valley. The best part was being a walking distance from curry village!
Chad B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
With the shutdown in full swing, we were a little apprehensive as to how our trip would play out. Upon arriving, our concerns were quickly allayed. Don, the volunteer ranger manning the gate at lower pines, was so informative and reassuring not to mention kind and warm; we found ourselves coming back to his station numerous times over the next 2 days just to bend his ear. The news reports of the mayhem befalling the park were nonexistent in our experience, due in large part to the commitment of these fine men and women volunteering their time to ensure the rest of us could bask in the splendor of this magical place. We stayed in 2 sites, 18 and 21, both affording amazing views of the monolithic formations surrounding us. It was our first time experiencing it and is sure to tarnish nearly any other park we visit. Those vistas and the sheer scale are going to be difficult to top. Thanks to all who volunteered their precious time to assure that all of us could have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Chad Bell and Robyn Sumners
North Hollywood, CA
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.
