Lower Pines Campground

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

Available sites

74 total sites
RV Sites 73 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 1 site Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

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Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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74 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 002, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 012, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 045, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 048, Loop: Lower Pines Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 049, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 056, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 057, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 058, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 059, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 060, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 062, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 063, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 064, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 065, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 066, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 067, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 068, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 069, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 070, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 071, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 072, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 073, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 074, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 075, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 076, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 088, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 089, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 DBL1, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 DBL2, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 DBL3, Loop: Lower Pines RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

1331 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

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Terri M

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June 13, 2023 Stayed at: 049, Loop: Lower Pines

Great views! Great park! Will return for sure.

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Terri M

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June 13, 2023 Stayed at: 049, Loop: Lower Pines

Great views! Great park! Will return for sure.

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Jill S

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June 16, 2023 Stayed at: DBL1, Loop: Lower Pines

Fantastic- lots of space and views. Filtered water ready at toilets too

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Jill S

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June 16, 2023 Stayed at: DBL1, Loop: Lower Pines

Fantastic- lots of space and views. Filtered water ready at toilets too

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Lauren F

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June 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.

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Lauren F

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June 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.

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Christopher K

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June 22, 2023 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Lower Pines

Site #18 is arguably the best scenic site of Lower Pines as it has the best view of Half Dome and North Dome and is next to the Merced River. The site is also near the stage area of the campsite, meaning you have a relatively spacey place that doesn't feel like your neighbor is too close, and the restroom and dumpsite are nearby. The only downside about this site is that it offers zero shade, so it isn't great to occupy before the later evening in Summer or if you plan to use a hammock.

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Christopher K

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June 22, 2023 Stayed at: 018, Loop: Lower Pines

Site #18 is arguably the best scenic site of Lower Pines as it has the best view of Half Dome and North Dome and is next to the Merced River. The site is also near the stage area of the campsite, meaning you have a relatively spacey place that doesn't feel like your neighbor is too close, and the restroom and dumpsite are nearby. The only downside about this site is that it offers zero shade, so it isn't great to occupy before the later evening in Summer or if you plan to use a hammock.

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Stacy N

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June 24, 2023 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Lower Pines

Campground was beautiful and very centrally located in Yosemite Valley. Bathrooms were clean, but no showers. My only complaint is that you are not allowed to have fires in the morning. I really missed coffee and hot chocolate in the early mornings around the fire.

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Stacy N

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June 24, 2023 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Lower Pines

Campground was beautiful and very centrally located in Yosemite Valley. Bathrooms were clean, but no showers. My only complaint is that you are not allowed to have fires in the morning. I really missed coffee and hot chocolate in the early mornings around the fire.

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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.

Nearest town

Yosemite National Park, CA - 46 mi

About over 1 hr (85 min) to downtown

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.

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate drive: 11.9 mi · 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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