Lower Pines Campground

9024 Southside Drive, Yosemite National Park, California, United States

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Pet Friendly

About Lower Pines Campground

Lower Pines is closed for the winter season.Lower Pines campsites are available to reserve up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. For example, on January 15, arrival dates for the period May 15 to June 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full arrival date window would be from the campground open date to June 14. Reservation tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. PST release time. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov.Lower Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The site is situated in the heart of Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known. Within Yosemite, visitors gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas and much more. Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates For additional park information, call (209) 372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose  

Number of accommodations: 74

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 21 to Oct 18

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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Reviews (1180)

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What Guests Are Saying

Lower Pines Campground offers a beautiful location with scenic views, especially near the Merced River, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Guests frequently praise the friendly and accommodating campground hosts, along with the clean facilities. Although some sites may have issues with privacy or nearby pedestrian traffic, the overall experience is highly positive, with many campers eager to return.

Review Summary

4.5
1180 reviews
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Franklin D

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October 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Lower Pines

3

Campsites have no privacy and are very close together

CD R

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October 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Love Lower Pines site 52 but was disappointed to see that three tall Ponderosas had been cut low since last year.

Carol M

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October 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Campground was great! The volunteers and staff were very friendly and professional! Great time in lower pines.

Carol M

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October 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Campground was great! The volunteers and staff were very friendly and professional! Great time in lower pines.

Zhengfeng X

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October 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lower Pines

5

有水，厕所OK， 最好住三天， 不然不够看的。 所有景点都很美很美！ 晚上一定要看星星！

Zhengfeng X

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October 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lower Pines

5

有水，厕所OK， 最好住三天， 不然不够看的。 所有景点都很美很美！ 晚上一定要看星星！

Rachel C

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October 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Beautiful campsite by a stream.

simon h

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October 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Wonderful campground! The availability of drinking water was an unexpected bonus.

Kaylee C

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October 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Lower pines was our favorite campsite we stayed at during our week long trip to Yosemite. Beautiful view of the mountains right at our sight. Beautiful star gazing and trees. Very clean bathroom facilities and comfortable amount of space between each campsite! Snag Lower Pines for as many nights as you can!

Kaylee C

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October 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Lower pines was our favorite campsite we stayed at during our week long trip to Yosemite. Beautiful view of the mountains right at our sight. Beautiful star gazing and trees. Very clean bathroom facilities and comfortable amount of space between each campsite! Snag Lower Pines for as many nights as you can!

Location Lower Pines Campground

Address:
9024 Southside Drive
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567

Elevation: 1215 feet

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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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