Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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Pet Friendly
About Lower Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 74
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1180)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground offers a beautiful location with scenic views, especially near the Merced River, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Guests frequently praise the friendly and accommodating campground hosts, along with the clean facilities. Although some sites may have issues with privacy or nearby pedestrian traffic, the overall experience is highly positive, with many campers eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground offers a beautiful location with scenic views, especially near the Merced River, making it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Guests frequently praise the friendly and accommodating campground hosts, along with the clean facilities. Although some sites may have issues with privacy or nearby pedestrian traffic, the overall experience is highly positive, with many campers eager to return.
Review Summary
Shannon T
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lower Pines
The facilities were clean and well maintained. The sites are spacious. Site 50 specifically was long enough and wide enough to fit my 40’ diesel pusher and towed Jeep with no issues. A bonus was a direct and gorgeous view of half dome. The camp hosts were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They not only had wonderful recommendations for things to do, but they even helped us take care of an issue we experienced with our generator. There is a lot to do within close proximity. We hiked, cycled, rafted, shopped, dined, and more without the use of a car. We could’ve taken the shuttle to expand our reach as the pick up location was just outside the campground entrance, but we never felt the need to. We highly recommend Lower Pines campground!
Shannon T
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lower Pines
The facilities were clean and well maintained. The sites are spacious. Site 50 specifically was long enough and wide enough to fit my 40’ diesel pusher and towed Jeep with no issues. A bonus was a direct and gorgeous view of half dome. The camp hosts were incredibly friendly and accommodating. They not only had wonderful recommendations for things to do, but they even helped us take care of an issue we experienced with our generator. There is a lot to do within close proximity. We hiked, cycled, rafted, shopped, dined, and more without the use of a car. We could’ve taken the shuttle to expand our reach as the pick up location was just outside the campground entrance, but we never felt the need to. We highly recommend Lower Pines campground!
maria m
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful area! Campsite has the river in the back and is quite private. The view of Half Dome from this site is stunning! I was able to leave my car and walk to hikes. I totally enjoyed my stay here.
Weiping X
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lower Pines
clean and comfortable
maria m
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful area! Campsite has the river in the back and is quite private. The view of Half Dome from this site is stunning! I was able to leave my car and walk to hikes. I totally enjoyed my stay here.
Weiping X
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lower Pines
clean and comfortable
Pamela Q
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lower Pines
Campsite had no trees near by, gets a bit hot on thesunnier days, over all good camp space and we even had some reception. Super close to river and other surrounding hikes.
Pamela Q
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lower Pines
Campsite had no trees near by, gets a bit hot on thesunnier days, over all good camp space and we even had some reception. Super close to river and other surrounding hikes.
Timothy M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
Although the actual experience was great, the system seems to be messed up. The campground was “sold out” on recreation.gov, but seemed to be less than 50% occupied in person. I’ve noticed that this is happening at most National park campgrounds that I have been to. Recreation.gov please find a fix for this. Maybe you need a human element of verification.
Timothy M
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
Although the actual experience was great, the system seems to be messed up. The campground was “sold out” on recreation.gov, but seemed to be less than 50% occupied in person. I’ve noticed that this is happening at most National park campgrounds that I have been to. Recreation.gov please find a fix for this. Maybe you need a human element of verification.
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567
Elevation: 1215 feet
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.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
