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Lower Pines Campground

9024 Southside Drive, Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Warning

General

Lower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.

Yosemite National Park
Lower Pines Campground
Yosemite National Park
Lower Pines Campground
Lower Pines Campground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Lower Pines Campground

Lower Pines is closed for the winter season.Lower Pines campsites are available to reserve up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. For example, on January 15, arrival dates for the period May 15 to June 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full arrival date window would be from the campground open date to June 14. Reservation tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. PST release time. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov.Lower Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The site is situated in the heart of Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known. Within Yosemite, visitors gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas and much more. Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates For additional park information, call (209) 372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose  

Number of accommodations: 74

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on Apr 21

Sites & Availability

74 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: Lower Pines
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Reviews (591)

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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

4.5
591 reviews
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Tara N

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January 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Amazing spot!!! Perfect view of Half Dome from our site. The campground was clean. Fun to see deer wandering through the area.

JoAnne and Steve B

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January 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Yosemite is one of our most favorite destinations. We were fortunate to secure a site in Lower Pines right beneath Half Dome. Our site was close to the bus stop and the outdoor amphitheater where we saw a very informative Ranger talk. We had our dog with us so there were many trails we were unable to go on, so we took a walk to the village. The views from the meadow were fantastic as was the meadow. There's so much to do and yet you can just do nothing and have a great visit.

Andrew C

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January 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Yosemite is a treasure. The campsite at lower pines is itself fairly nice, but the location makes it amazing.

Edwin A

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January 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Lower Pines is probably the best campground in the Yosemite Valley. The views are amazing and the facilities are clean and easily accessible. Our campsite backed into a stream and we saw and heard a bear cub across the way. We definitely enjoyed our time there and will go back.

Adam W

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January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Lower Pines

3

Lower pines is a great area, the only down side wasn't specific to lower pines though. My camp site was located across from the bathroom. That meant everyone decided walking directly through my site was acceptable. That was my only gripe.

Jiri K

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January 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Truly amazing place & wonderful experience!
Of course location, overall setup of the place, pines & sequoias...
No doubt there has been continuously such a high demand for this campground!

Richard v

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January 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Really an awesome place to stay in the middle of one of most beautiful parks in the USA.

Betsy C

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January 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Great site, helpful staff, wonderful evening programs! Highlight of our trip!!!!

Joan R

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January 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines

4

All perfect, except check-in.

Chadi A

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January 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Lower Pines

5

In preparation for my 3 day adventure in Yosemite which included summiting the almighty half dome, I pulled in for my first night at lower pines into a very spacious campfround and pitched my tiny tent against the backdrop of my target peak.
The view of half dome between the pines is etched into my memory forever as the sun set on what would make for an incredible night under the stars.
Nearby parking, running toilets, basins and drinking water made for a very comfortable night before heading off into elevation.
I have no faults for this place.

Location Lower Pines Campground

Address:
9024 Southside Drive
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567

Elevation: 1215 feet

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Policies & Rules

Category About
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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

General

Lower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.

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