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
Mandy B
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Lower Pines
Absolutely loved this campsite. Very convenient to Curry Village where we rented bikes to tour the Valley. Good amenities under the mountains.
Cynthia S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: Lower Pines
No showers for the 2021 season is unacceptable!
Steffan V
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
The camp hosts were very friendly, funny and informative. Plenty of room and a spectacular view of the valley from our campsite, and right next to the river for an easy afternoon cool off.
Rebecca M
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lower Pines
Always a treat. Staff throughout the valley were friendly and helpful. Check online water report. If water levels are below 4, take floats and inner tubes instead of large rafts/oars. The kids were having a great time in the water.
daniel m
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Lower Pines
Our favorite campsite. Only disappointment was the lack of busses. The main reason for selecting Site 2 in Lower Pines is its closeness to the bus stop. My wife is unable to walk very far so she basically stayed in camp seven days. I was disappointed to find out it was a teamsters issue. This should not happen in a National Park.
Michael O
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lower Pines
Float in the river is a must!
Maura R
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lower Pines
Fabulous place to stay. Waking up right in the Valley is the best thing! Walk to Curry Village and to trailheads for Mirror lake and the Mist Trail.
Chuck B
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Lower Pines
Wonderful campground
Madison M
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
Super reasonably priced for being able to stay inside the park, clean, friendly rangers, nice space between campgrounds!
Elizabeth M
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines
Yosemite is my favorite place on the planet and I love camping at Lower Pines. I typically camp at site 71, but was disappointed to see that three of the large trees at the site have been cut down and there is no longer any shade in the heat of the day.
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.
