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
Sophie C
VerifiedOctober 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Lower Pines
Spot is lovely views are incredible and situation for hike/climb/visit the valley is perfect ! Also thanks to the people that take care of this place both at welcoming station and inside the campground for maintaining this very nice place
Peter H
VerifiedOctober 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Lower Pines
area was great, campsite was just ok.
Heather K
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful location, the pitches are nicely spaced. Facilities are rather grubby. I don't think the toilet block was cleaned at any time during the three days we were staying there.
Tracy L
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lower Pines
Very clean and level site. Bathrooms were well maintained and clean in spite of rainy weather. Best of all: Wow What a VIEW!!! It’s a glorious place :)
Lokesh G
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lower Pines
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Silvia V
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful park, clean bathroom, spacious campsite.,felt safe. Hope to get a reservation in the future.!!
Michael Y
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Lower Pines
Site #60
Probably the best camping site I've ever had (Lake George is a close second now). We had amazing views, right by the stream, fewer neighbors than most sites, and the ground was level. Provided the perfect launching point to explore the valley.
William M
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
The light in the nearest rest room to us was out. This made it difficult to use the facility.
Beautiful location with a view of Half Dome. Convenient to shuttle bus system. The campground was quiet.
Close to the Happy Isles trailhead visa the shuttle bus. The Mist Trail was an unforgettable experience.
Josie B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lower Pines
Super great spot, close to the bathroom but still in a nice secluded spot
Tim L
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines
Close to Curry Village and Happy Isles as well as bus stop. Several restrooms close by.
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.