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2026 Season availability
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1331)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground boasts a fantastic location with spacious sites, incredible views of granite cliffs, and proximity to amenities in Curry Village. The campground is well-maintained and offers a relaxing atmosphere for visitors, with enjoyable access to the river and hiking trails. However, some campers noted issues with shade, noise from nearby roads, and occasional bear activity, emphasizing the need for vigilance with food storage.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground boasts a fantastic location with spacious sites, incredible views of granite cliffs, and proximity to amenities in Curry Village. The campground is well-maintained and offers a relaxing atmosphere for visitors, with enjoyable access to the river and hiking trails. However, some campers noted issues with shade, noise from nearby roads, and occasional bear activity, emphasizing the need for vigilance with food storage.
Review Summary
Lee A
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
There should be a better system for registering after hours.
Lee A
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
There should be a better system for registering after hours.
Eddy D
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lower Pines
The campsite is beautifully situated with great views of the surrounding cliffs. Only negative thing is the amount of smoke from the campers’ fires during the afternoon and evening. One can barely breathe
Dominic L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
Very nice campsite. Would stay again.
Eddy D
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lower Pines
The campsite is beautifully situated with great views of the surrounding cliffs. Only negative thing is the amount of smoke from the campers’ fires during the afternoon and evening. One can barely breathe
Dominic L
VerifiedAugust 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
Very nice campsite. Would stay again.
Lorie F
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
The campground is clean as are the bathrooms. The employees are very helpful and friendly.
Lorie F
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
The campground is clean as are the bathrooms. The employees are very helpful and friendly.
Grace A
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lower Pines
We all loved the experience very lovely experience , just one time one of the rangers young lady came to our campsite a little aggressive about the whole food issue safety with wild Animals , it was about 930 am while a young lady ranger came and asked to put my “coffee container away” I was in my tent putting my baby a sweater . And I left the container out . By the way it was the only thing out along with container with out table utensils but she called it toilettree bag . I politely understand the rules but she aggressively said to put away even though I literally had taken it out like 2 min before . I told her yes I’ll put it away and I continued putting the sweater on And then that’s when she said aggressively to put it away . I went to put it away and then I took it out as soon as she walked away , umm it’s early morning and doesn’t she know peoppenmake coffee ? I seriously was so confused about it it was closed in a container it’s not like i had it in the open air and it was coffee yes there’s a smell , but it’s not like the campsite was abandoned there was ppl there and I was outside it didn’t make any sense whatsoever i carried on and make my coffee :) please train your staff to talk to customers . We totally understand and rules and obey then jsut I think it was over the top . Thank you !
Grace A
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lower Pines
We all loved the experience very lovely experience , just one time one of the rangers young lady came to our campsite a little aggressive about the whole food issue safety with wild Animals , it was about 930 am while a young lady ranger came and asked to put my “coffee container away” I was in my tent putting my baby a sweater . And I left the container out . By the way it was the only thing out along with container with out table utensils but she called it toilettree bag . I politely understand the rules but she aggressively said to put away even though I literally had taken it out like 2 min before . I told her yes I’ll put it away and I continued putting the sweater on And then that’s when she said aggressively to put it away . I went to put it away and then I took it out as soon as she walked away , umm it’s early morning and doesn’t she know peoppenmake coffee ? I seriously was so confused about it it was closed in a container it’s not like i had it in the open air and it was coffee yes there’s a smell , but it’s not like the campsite was abandoned there was ppl there and I was outside it didn’t make any sense whatsoever i carried on and make my coffee :) please train your staff to talk to customers . We totally understand and rules and obey then jsut I think it was over the top . Thank you !
Location & Directions for Lower Pines Campground
9024 Southside Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 United States
Elevation: 1,215 ft
Getting There
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.
Highway access
The Lower Pines Campground is accessible via Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, and Highway 120 east from Manteca, all leading into Yosemite National Park.
Nearby National Park
In Yosemite National Park
Approximate driving time: 20 min
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
7AM
- Ensure to read site alerts and choose a site that fits your equipment.
- Check in at the kiosk upon arrival to avoid cancellation.
- Check road and weather conditions before arriving.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Cancellation policy
- Notify the campground if arriving late to avoid cancellation.
- Do not resell or auction your reservation.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food and toiletries securely to avoid attracting wildlife.
- Use provided food storage lockers; do not store food in vehicles.
Fires & fuel
- Use local firewood only to protect forests from pests.
Safety & rules
- Minimize waste and recycle to support a Zero Landfill initiative.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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