Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
Featured amenities
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
Liang Y
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
Great spot to start a hike up nearby trails. Easy checkin and checkout.
Liang Y
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
Great spot to start a hike up nearby trails. Easy checkin and checkout.
Brian H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
Staff there was rude and basically useless
Brian H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
Staff there was rude and basically useless
Heidi P
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
Camp hosts were very helpful!
Heidi P
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
Camp hosts were very helpful!
Stephan V
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Lower Pines
Site 64 is one of the best in the campground because it is only about 75ft from the river with a scenic river view, and about 30ft from the bathrooms, and short walk to the amenities of Camp Curry. Most importantly, the entire #64 camp site is on higher elevation so for example it did not flood in July 2023 whilst the lower ground neighboring sites #62 and #63 flooded completely. The RV parking lane must be close to 40 ft in protected length and I think at least a 35 ft RV could easily maneuver into that parking lane. Only negative about site #64 is it is VERY sunny, entire site has little shade from trees. During ~90F high temp sunny days the bearproof lockers get so hot inside that - in one day - it will completely melt 20 lbs of ice inside a good Coleman ice cooler. Best to pack a bit of DRY ICE with your cube ice in a big ice cooler when visiting this site on hot days.
Stephan V
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Lower Pines
Site 64 is one of the best in the campground because it is only about 75ft from the river with a scenic river view, and about 30ft from the bathrooms, and short walk to the amenities of Camp Curry. Most importantly, the entire #64 camp site is on higher elevation so for example it did not flood in July 2023 whilst the lower ground neighboring sites #62 and #63 flooded completely. The RV parking lane must be close to 40 ft in protected length and I think at least a 35 ft RV could easily maneuver into that parking lane. Only negative about site #64 is it is VERY sunny, entire site has little shade from trees. During ~90F high temp sunny days the bearproof lockers get so hot inside that - in one day - it will completely melt 20 lbs of ice inside a good Coleman ice cooler. Best to pack a bit of DRY ICE with your cube ice in a big ice cooler when visiting this site on hot days.
Jason K
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
Not the first time visiting Yosemite but first time camping at Yosemite. Well it was beyond awesome! Not worrying about returning home on same day allow us to casually walk around whole valley without any stress. Site is perfectly situated and can visit most popular sites by walking, biking, and taking free bus rides. We loved it and highly recommend.
Karla R
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Lower Pines
The views are amazing! Take bikes to see everything. Mirror Lake is so pretty!
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
