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
Nadav S
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Lower Pines
It’s a campsite inside Yosemite valley! What else is there to say?
Patrick F
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Lower Pines
Great location!
Fred H
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lower Pines
Nice camp spot, flat ground, on the curve of the driving loop - so well spaced from others, and next to the river. The river is not accessible at this time though, as there are signs up about protecting the area from foot traffic. There is a flat spot between three trees that we pitched our large tent in, which was very nice, as most of the rest of this spot is full sun. I would go to this one again.
Cindy H
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Lower Pines
I wish there was soap at the bathroom. But otherwise the site was roomy and enjoyable.
nurit y
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Lower Pines
The maintenance of the camp is bad! The road is unpaved and broken and there is no water or dump station . I expected that Yossemite camps will have better campgrounds in the park. We had to drive 25 miles every day, just to fill up our water tank and to dump our tank.
Lindsay L
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Lower Pines
Busy weekend, full campgrounds, but was still a great site. Some of the sites looked really close together- and really out in the open, but ours was near the river and was great. Bathrooms were clean. Great access to the river, as well as curry village.
Clara J
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lower Pines
Perfect spot close to amazing trails! Did not feel crowded and it was nice and quiet at night.
Mario J
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Lower Pines
Great Campsite
James L
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Lower Pines
Awesome location, very clean and great location.
Amanda C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
Perfect location. Only problem was the first night there was a disrespectful group of people talking and laughing really loud until 1 am. The second night was quiet and lovely though
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.
