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
Michelle G
VerifiedOctober 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Lower Pines
The campsite was great, right next to the river and bathroom. First time Ive had a bear box at my campsite, and gave me great peace of mind. Could walk to the Mist trail and other hikes and the Curry Village shops. Bathrooms were well kept, trash was also well managed. Workers/rangers were friendly and helpful. We had neighbors and everyone was great, no problems keeping distance. Just wish I had a couple more clear days with blue sky! Lovely campground all around.
Steve L
VerifiedOctober 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
Yosemite is a must
Dean B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: Lower Pines
Clean site, quiet neighbors, great view.
Geralyn E
VerifiedOctober 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Lower Pines
This was a wonderful location in the valley. I rode my bike to mirror lake and went hiking. I could ride my bike into the village along the bike path. I saw 3 bears and mule deer. It was beautiful campground. Very clean and close to everything.
Adam C
VerifiedOctober 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campground except for the generators running morning and night. And the late arrivals' headlights shining into your tent. And cranky crying babies. But hey, it's Yosemite and there's no place more beautiful on Earth.
Brandon M
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Lower Pines
Location is obviously the best thing about this camp ground as it’s within the park and it’s walking distance to a lot of amazing things. The campground itself has a lot to be desired. For parking/camping...The parking spots are very narrow. There are wood boundaries around the spot that make certain vehicle attached set ups hard to deploy. The picnic table was so beat up I couldn’t use it for fear of splinters. And there were what looked to be spikey raspberry plants where you would want to place a tent. Facilities....There was not a sink for cleaning dishes. Bathrooms were fairly clean. The water can fill up spout had amazing water pressure. For reception... I had one bar of internet reception so I could send and receive calls/messages. For Safety...The rangers were around and seemed really nice. Each spot had a bear bin. Most people drove safely and the road to get to the spots was easy for most vehicles. A little hard for anyone towing anything.
Allen H
VerifiedOctober 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Lower Pines
Easy checkin. Clean campground easy to find restrooms and garbage/recycle.
Mike B
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Lower Pines
This was a great time of the year to experience the park. The weather was perfect and the best part was it was not crowded at all making it very easy to see everything that you would want to see.
karen d
VerifiedOctober 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Lower Pines
Campground was not maintained. Two foot tall weeds in site. Bathroom not clean( during Covid) -No toilet paper. I've been camping here for 50 years... never looked bad like this.
STEVEN H
VerifiedOctober 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Lower Pines
It was awesome without crowd! To my surprise, air quality was better than expected.
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.
