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
Ryan C
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Lower Pines
Not really any shade during the afternoon and had several people try to steal my parking spot because of its proximity to the campground entrance. Still had a nice time and was nice to be down on the valley floor rather than have to drive all the way in from elsewhere
Kristen Y
VerifiedMay 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Lower Pines
Plan for all kinds of weather in May. Over our time in the valley we experienced thunder and lightning with light rain, strong winds and hot days, where shorts were a must, and the bugs were out in full force.
albert a
VerifiedMay 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Lower Pines
If you are going to camp in Yosemite Valley, then Lower Pines is a must. Everyone is so friendly and there is a sense of community when staying here.
Susan & Jay S
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Lower Pines
Always a good time at Yosemite. Good weather, nice campsite, beautiful scenery. The process for securing a campsite...well that is another topic. The lottery system for North pines sucks and the competition for campsites is very frustrating. I had 4 nights in Yosemite and had to move each day because consecutive nights in the same campsite was not available. Look at how Grand Canyon releases their campsites, it is a much better system.
Shenheng G
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Lower Pines
The site is small, but adequate.
Danielle H
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: DBL1, Loop: Lower Pines
It’s Yosemite, what’s not to love?
Ashley M
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Lower Pines
Always our fav
John R
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Lower Pines
Awesome campground! Very clean and well maintained. Really loved the privacy and views from the campsites. Looking fowards to staying here again.
Victoria H
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: DBL3, Loop: Lower Pines
Just getting a campsite in Yosemite in May is fantastic, so just can’t complain about anything!
Timothy G
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Lower Pines
Nice
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.
