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2026 Season availability
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1331)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground boasts a fantastic location with spacious sites, incredible views of granite cliffs, and proximity to amenities in Curry Village. The campground is well-maintained and offers a relaxing atmosphere for visitors, with enjoyable access to the river and hiking trails. However, some campers noted issues with shade, noise from nearby roads, and occasional bear activity, emphasizing the need for vigilance with food storage.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground boasts a fantastic location with spacious sites, incredible views of granite cliffs, and proximity to amenities in Curry Village. The campground is well-maintained and offers a relaxing atmosphere for visitors, with enjoyable access to the river and hiking trails. However, some campers noted issues with shade, noise from nearby roads, and occasional bear activity, emphasizing the need for vigilance with food storage.
Review Summary
Hans-Jürgen Z
VerifiedMay 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines
It was a great experience and the hike to Nevada Falls in spring was worth the trip.
Amon F
VerifiedMay 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Lower Pines
Always a pleasure visiting the valley. Campground host was always helpful too
Jewel W
VerifiedMay 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Lower Pines
This is a nice campground.
Jewel W
VerifiedMay 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Lower Pines
This is a nice campground.
Tony T
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campsite, excellent location in park. Friendly rangers/staff. I had a perfect visit!
Tony T
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campsite, excellent location in park. Friendly rangers/staff. I had a perfect visit!
Sharon B
VerifiedMay 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Lower Pines
We had a wonderful three night stay here, fabulous location! We were right on the river with a view of half dome. The campground is centrally located and you can easily walk to several trail heads, Curry Village, etc.. I would recommend walking over taking the shuttle. For whatever reason the Shuttles seemed few and far between. The Ranger at the campground was super nice and very informative, ask them if you have any questions or need recommendations. The bathrooms were very clean and there is drinking water available. There are no showers at Lower Pines, closest showers are at Curry Village. Loved our stay, can't wait to go back.
Sharon B
VerifiedMay 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Lower Pines
We had a wonderful three night stay here, fabulous location! We were right on the river with a view of half dome. The campground is centrally located and you can easily walk to several trail heads, Curry Village, etc.. I would recommend walking over taking the shuttle. For whatever reason the Shuttles seemed few and far between. The Ranger at the campground was super nice and very informative, ask them if you have any questions or need recommendations. The bathrooms were very clean and there is drinking water available. There are no showers at Lower Pines, closest showers are at Curry Village. Loved our stay, can't wait to go back.
Marc D
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Lower Pines
Scored two nights at site No. 22 for mid-May right then the sites were released in December. That mad scramble for spots is always stressful but glad we did it. Lower and North Pines both better than Upper Pines, imo. Less packed in, more sun. Quiet at night. Was surprised with the ban on campfires in the morning. I didn't remember that from our last visit. We cook in our trailer, so didn't affect us, but saw the ranger driving the campground in the morning, asking campers to extinguish their breakfast fires. Bummer ... and no bacon smells wafting through the campground. Bathrooms hardly spic and span but decently clean, and we had access to fresh water for dishwashing. Lower Pines location really can't be beat. Was staring at Half Dome from our site, and that's why the valley sites are so desired. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Arlene K
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lower Pines
My campsite in Lower Pines was very basic, clean, convenient access to bathrooms, everything in working order. But the location, wow. Beautiful view of Half Dome. Easy walk to Curry Village with free shuttle access to the most popular sites. We took the shuttle to Lower Yosemite Falls, an incredible view not to be missed. Easy walk from our campsite to the trailheads to the Mist Trail, Vernal Falls, and Mirror Lake. I would recommend this campground.
Location & Directions for Lower Pines Campground
9024 Southside Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 United States
Elevation: 1,215 ft
Getting There
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.
Highway access
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.
Nearby National Park
In Yosemite National Park
Approximate driving time: 20 min
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.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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