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
Veronica B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lower Pines
Absolutely gorgeous. Parking outside of campground is tricky but worth it.
Heather H
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lower Pines
We loved our site at Lower Pines! A bit more space than at Upper Pines. Nice views all around, easy access bathroom and water station readily available. Can’t go wrong here!
Romie K
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Lower Pines
Great spot!
Daniel H
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lower Pines
One of the only campgrounds in Yosemite Valley. The campsites have more than enough room, that's really a plus. The toilets were disgusting and not cleaned in the 1,5 day we were there. Toilet paper and diapers on the ground..
Freya C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lower Pines
Nice big site, only complaint was that it was right next to the road so there were lots of headlights passing. Campground had drinking water and bathrooms were clean
Zackary H
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Lower Pines
The camp ground was great, as long as you don’t mind being around be seeing as the campground his packed tight, but that should be expected from a place like Yosemite. The only thing that bothered my wife and I was both the men’s and women’s restrooms toilets were loose and appeared to be leaking and when I brought this up to the camp attendant they seemed to be aware but without plans on fixing the toilet. Other than that it was a great weekend and we will be returning.
Kim E
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campground: convenience, friendliness of the rangers, proximity to everything you'd want to do, etc. Quiet as a mouse after 10 pm, albeit on a Thursday but still. Would 100% come back!
Josh L
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Lower Pines
Excellent location close to Curry Village. Sites are close together, however, looks like that’s the case at all campgrounds in the valley. Only real complaint is the bathrooms: they are disgusting, there’s no trash can or hand-soap, and they use one ply cheapo toilet paper that breaks when you pull it. Aside from the bathrooms, it’s a fantastic campground w amazing views all around.
Bruce S
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Lower Pines
Although the photo of the site made it look better, it was very enjoyable to stay there. When I saw that the fire pit had been pulled out of the ground and setting on its side, I didn't have the time to inform the rangers before they showed up and set in the ground so I could use it. the4 camp ground is beautiful and quite at night. What a pleasure.
Greeshma M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Lower Pines
Super close to the river and you can see half dome peeking through the trees. It is next to the restrooms(it is mentioned in the site description so we knew while booking the site) and it didn't bother us. The restrooms were clean.
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.
