OutReserve

Lower Pines Campground

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

Warning

General

Lower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.

Yosemite National Park
Lower Pines Campground
Yosemite National Park
Lower Pines Campground
Lower Pines Campground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
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

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on Apr 21

Sites & Availability

74 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: Lower Pines
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⛺ 048, Loop: Lower Pines
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 050, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 075, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 089, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 DBL1, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 DBL2, Loop: Lower Pines
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Reviews (591)

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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

4.5
591 reviews
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Gregory T

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August 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lower Pines

4

Checked in at the kiosk by some very pleasant volunteers. Campsite was perfect for me and in a great location to hiking and other facilities at Camp Curry. It was a great location and clean. Restroom facilities were in good condition and well kept. No issues with noise campers or any other disturbances. I'd gladly book a stay here again.

Brooke S

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August 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Lower Pines is my favorite pines campground. We had a great spot near the amphitheater with tons of space to roam.

christine t

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August 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Lower Pines

5

We have been going to beautiful Yosemite National Park for 32 years. Our children have grown into adults that enjoy nature and work to preserve the environment. With that said we try our hardest to be courteous, clean and kind campers. Sadly, many of the persons working and volunteering are not kind or friendly at all and make the camping experience rather miserable. Many of the workers in Curry Village are rude, acting as if all of us that are visiting are just a nuisance even when you respond with a friendly attitude. Even if we struggle every year trying so hard to get a few nights camping and have to move every single night, the park is still a magical place. Please train your employees to be kinder as without our generosity within the park they would be without employment.

Jennifer P

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August 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Really beautiful campground, right by the river. The bathrooms were sparkling clean and the park rangers/neighboring campers were super kind/helpful. Can't wait to hopefully go back next year.

Michelle L

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August 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Beautiful site, and with a fantastic view of Half Dome. Bathrooms were clean, sites were well maintained. No complaints.

Dan M

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August 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Lower Pines

3

Lower pines is nice but pretty crowded and shaded, whereas Upper Pines felt more spacious and airy.

Kara S

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August 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Great location that feels not crowded in an otherwise very busy park. Beautiful with large campsites. Convenient to many views and hikes.

deborah a

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August 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Nice campground

Ying X

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August 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Lower Pines

4

Great location. Central to everything. A bit crowded. Campsite is not that large especially in the inner circle.

Rebecca Z

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August 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Excellent site close to everything.

Location Lower Pines Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567

Elevation: 1215 feet

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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.
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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
General

Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Lower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.

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