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2026 Season availability
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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
Fabrizio A
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Lower Pines
Very enjoyable experience in the nature! Loved it!
Martin K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lower Pines
can't beat the location
dave n
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Lower Pines
The upper pines is where we stayed for this particular trip. Lower pines was closed early it seemed. I think it could have been open longer for sure. Upper pines sites are very close, so there is no privacy and a lot of noise. Lower pines is great.
Bill K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Lower Pines
Great spot to camp in the valley. Near the river, camp curry, and happy isles
Sharon W
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Lower Pines
Campground was good, unable to have morning campfire, although dipped below freezing at night
karol g
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Lower Pines
The lower pines campground is the ideal starting point for your Yosemite adventure as it is centrally located near all of the trail-heads. The camp site is immaculate and the rangers are friendly as can be. Highly recommend staying here!
Deanna F
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campsite. Nice size lots, good location in the valley. Bathroom was well maintained.
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!!
Genesis B
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful campsite. Views of the rock walls, a stream nearby, a nice picnic table and fire pit, and good bear boxes. It's also close to trails! The only thing to watch out for is if you arrive late, you'll likely have squatters on your site. There were 2 groups with 4 cars. We had to wake people up to have them move their cars so we could park. We let them stay parked for the night, expecting them to leave promptly in the morning. Instead, they took their sweet time taking over the entire picnic table for breakfast time before leaving. We were nice about it all, but asked how long they'd take and made it clear that we wanted to use the table and were waiting on them. They were just plain rude, made no effort to leave promptly, and left the table dirty. So arrive as soon as check in, or put up with potential squatters, or have them kicked out by the rangers. Hopefully everyone can be decent and courteous about it.
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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