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
Susan K
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lower Pines
Conveniently located to explore the whole park
May 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Lower Pines
The camp ground was very well maintained. The camp hosts were very helpful and friendly.
Jerry W
VerifiedMay 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Lower Pines
Campground hosts were excellent...friendly and helpful. Lack of shuttle buses was very disappointing...to say the least! Facilities were always clean.
Park stores were well stocked and reasonably priced.
Lucas R
VerifiedMay 11, 2022 • Stayed at: DBL3, Loop: Lower Pines
Camping in Yosemite is always magical. With a trailer of my size, there are not many sites that can accommodate, but the DBL 3 site fit it with no problem. We were also super close to Curry Village. It was a great stay.
Ohr B
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful camp site, other campers were extremely nice and respectful.
Mike C
VerifiedMay 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lower Pines
It’s so nice to get a reservation in the park. We were able to ride our bikes all over the valley and leave the camper put. Wish there were more venues for food open but we had no problem getting what we needed. Not overly crowded so the hikes were nice. Vernal falls via the mist trail is a must! Also Columbia rock is a fantastic view of the valley.
Faraz R
VerifiedMay 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lower Pines
Amazing Camp site!
Isaac M
VerifiedMay 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Lower Pines
Nice campsite under the trees. Not a great site for the tent as was not flat. Bits of trash around which we cleaned up. Quiet.
Mary Lou C
VerifiedMay 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Lower Pines
It was the first time we camped at Lower Pines. We have been to Yosemite to camp for years. Lower Pines sites are very spacious, located near Curry Village, Nature Isle and Mirror Lake. The campground hosts were wonderful. They were attentive to our questions. From Lower Pines, one can look up and gaze upon Half Dome.
Taiee L
VerifiedMay 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Lower Pines
Amazing spot. Had a terrific time
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.
