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
Lauren F
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Lower Pines
Campground was very clean + well maintained. My only complaints were due to the site I was at being next to the dumpsters + bathroom, other campers kept walking through my campsite. Not just around the edges of it, but actually through it. My neighbors weren’t the greatest and kept allowing their children (and themselves) to walk between my tent and my car, which felt a bit invasive. My pup and I had gotten caught in a hail storm and were soaking wet, so after getting as dry as we could we hungout in the back of my Subaru with the hatch open for a little while. The kid next door continually kept walking between my car and my tent. I kindly said something to one of the adults as he did the same thing and said nothing, just stared at me. Obviously this is no reflection of the campground itself, but my particular campsite wasn’t in the greatest location, coupled with rude campers next door.
Lauren F
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Lower Pines
Campground was very clean + well maintained. My only complaints were due to the site I was at being next to the dumpsters + bathroom, other campers kept walking through my campsite. Not just around the edges of it, but actually through it. My neighbors weren’t the greatest and kept allowing their children (and themselves) to walk between my tent and my car, which felt a bit invasive. My pup and I had gotten caught in a hail storm and were soaking wet, so after getting as dry as we could we hungout in the back of my Subaru with the hatch open for a little while. The kid next door continually kept walking between my car and my tent. I kindly said something to one of the adults as he did the same thing and said nothing, just stared at me. Obviously this is no reflection of the campground itself, but my particular campsite wasn’t in the greatest location, coupled with rude campers next door.
Jill S
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 • Stayed at: DBL1, Loop: Lower Pines
Fantastic- lots of space and views. Filtered water ready at toilets too
Jill S
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 • Stayed at: DBL1, Loop: Lower Pines
Fantastic- lots of space and views. Filtered water ready at toilets too
Terri M
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Lower Pines
Great views! Great park! Will return for sure.
Terri M
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: Lower Pines
Great views! Great park! Will return for sure.
Erin M
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lower Pines
Great experience! Stayed one night in 59 and another in 36. 36 is very sunny; we were glad to have a canopy to put over our table. Clean bathrooms. Friendly and helpful campground hosts. Firewood available at Curry Village and Yosemite Village. Little to no cell service with Verizon in the actual campground. Full service at Yosemite Village and on trails going up from the valley floor. Booked 59 months ahead of time but did snag the second night at 36 by checking the app for cancellations the day before.
Erin M
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lower Pines
Great experience! Stayed one night in 59 and another in 36. 36 is very sunny; we were glad to have a canopy to put over our table. Clean bathrooms. Friendly and helpful campground hosts. Firewood available at Curry Village and Yosemite Village. Little to no cell service with Verizon in the actual campground. Full service at Yosemite Village and on trails going up from the valley floor. Booked 59 months ahead of time but did snag the second night at 36 by checking the app for cancellations the day before.
Annelie C
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Lower Pines
Great spot, a very central spot to trails and the Yosemite Village. Closest showers are at Curry Village, not at this campground.
Joseph M
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
Will 100 percent be coming back next year! Staff are very nice and informative about area usage and hike trails nearby such as Mirror Lake, the Mist Trail, Nevada, and verbal falls trail. A beautiful river in next to campgrounds as well for relaxing with nature. Restrooms were up to date with Cleanliness as well. Only a 10 minute walk to Curry village and amenities.
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
