Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
Featured amenities
About Lower Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
-
Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Sites & Availability
74 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
74 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Stephan V
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Lower Pines
Site 64 is one of the best in the campground because it is only about 75ft from the river with a scenic river view, and about 30ft from the bathrooms, and short walk to the amenities of Camp Curry. Most importantly, the entire #64 camp site is on higher elevation so for example it did not flood in July 2023 whilst the lower ground neighboring sites #62 and #63 flooded completely. The RV parking lane must be close to 40 ft in protected length and I think at least a 35 ft RV could easily maneuver into that parking lane. Only negative about site #64 is it is VERY sunny, entire site has little shade from trees. During ~90F high temp sunny days the bearproof lockers get so hot inside that - in one day - it will completely melt 20 lbs of ice inside a good Coleman ice cooler. Best to pack a bit of DRY ICE with your cube ice in a big ice cooler when visiting this site on hot days.
Jason K
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
Not the first time visiting Yosemite but first time camping at Yosemite. Well it was beyond awesome! Not worrying about returning home on same day allow us to casually walk around whole valley without any stress. Site is perfectly situated and can visit most popular sites by walking, biking, and taking free bus rides. We loved it and highly recommend.
Karla R
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Lower Pines
The views are amazing! Take bikes to see everything. Mirror Lake is so pretty!
Hai Feng W
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Lower Pines
It's a really nice campground. We love the trails and all the water falls.
Kristen E
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Lower Pines
Plenty of space, some shade, close to restroom/water, but people would cut through our site to access the restroom. A bit of view of half dome and the river from site
Jonathan B
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lower Pines
The controlled fires created smoke which sat on top of the campgrounds. My clothes and vehicle smelled of smoke. I would be concerned of the health hazard of large numbers of campers breathing the smoke!
Lisa E
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Lower Pines
We had an incredible time in campsite 13. It was big, with two picnic tables, a fire pit, and a dedicated space for our tent. We had a view of Half Dome from our picnic table! Quiet and respectful neighbors, great rangers, and overall a super safe and fun week camping. Bathrooms were clean, well lit and accessible. Can’t wait to go back!
Carrie H
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lower Pines
Very nice and quiet with great views.
Glen H
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Lower Pines
Great time camping at site 1! Would definitely try and get this site again.
Abby A
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines
The best campground! So quiet and peaceful, and absolutely any campsite has great views of the towering mountains.
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
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| General |
You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
Bears and other wildlife live here! Food and toiletries must be stored 24 hours/day. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. |
| General |
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. |
| General |
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 |
| General |
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. |
| General |
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 |
| General |
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.
