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
Meagan H
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Lower Pines
Great amenities, beautiful scenery & jack is the sweetest camp host I’ve ever met!! Will definitely be back.
Gerelmaa B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Lower Pines
Lowed this campground. The view from spot 71 is amazing. This place is close to everything in walking distance yet nice and quiet.
Ravi P
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Lower Pines
Spacious and super clean campground with beautiful views of Yosemite and access to the Merced river so that kids can do tubing and play in the water. The best of all the 3 campgrounds. All the hikes are nearby and the campsites are spacious. There are no showers in this campground and the closest one is in Curry Village or Housekeeping camp. Highly recommend and would visit again.
David E
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lower Pines
Lower Pines was awesome
Sean K
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
Very clean and spacious sites close to all the major attractions.
Derek A
VerifiedJuly 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lower Pines
Ranger and hosts were super friendly. Right on the bike/walking path and easy ride to Either village.
Brian D
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Lower Pines
Convenient access to Merced River.
Silvia V
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful camp site, the Host are friendly and give you all required information, bathrooms are clean, and a short walk to the river. just beautiful,hope i can get a reservation next year.
Suzanne P
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
Clean campground with great amenities and friendly hosts. This spot was right next to the campground entrance which turned out to be much quieter than expected. The only issue was the bathroom light was quite bright and was on for most of the night. I would go back but I would try to get a spot towards the back and away from the bathrooms.
Robert K
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lower Pines
Amazing scenery and location. The Adjacent river and meadow make the location really special. The crowding with families and kids made for a boisterous Vibe in the evenings in the campground and the afternoons on the river, rather than a peaceful nature experience, but that is to be expected in Yosemite valley. Definitely had a great stay.
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.