Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
Featured amenities
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
Eric S
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Lower Pines
Beautiful spot, maintained and equipped restrooms.
Michael M
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lower Pines
Things went well for a gov. shut down
Sonny R
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Lower Pines
Great campground, convenient to shuttle. Some issue with maneuvering into spot, but made it and had an enjoyable stay. Pay attention to size and maneuvering when picking a spot.
Linda S
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Lower Pines
A great shout-out to the campground host of Lower Pines who helped us with a jammed padlock on our bear locker. He was our hero!
Irvin W
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Lower Pines
This site is far away from other sites and pretty private.
Chad B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
With the shutdown in full swing, we were a little apprehensive as to how our trip would play out. Upon arriving, our concerns were quickly allayed. Don, the volunteer ranger manning the gate at lower pines, was so informative and reassuring not to mention kind and warm; we found ourselves coming back to his station numerous times over the next 2 days just to bend his ear. The news reports of the mayhem befalling the park were nonexistent in our experience, due in large part to the commitment of these fine men and women volunteering their time to ensure the rest of us could bask in the splendor of this magical place. We stayed in 2 sites, 18 and 21, both affording amazing views of the monolithic formations surrounding us. It was our first time experiencing it and is sure to tarnish nearly any other park we visit. Those vistas and the sheer scale are going to be difficult to top. Thanks to all who volunteered their precious time to assure that all of us could have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Chad Bell and Robyn Sumners
North Hollywood, CA
Chad B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
With the shutdown in full swing, we were a little apprehensive as to how our trip would play out. Upon arriving, our concerns were quickly allayed. Don, the volunteer ranger manning the gate at lower pines, was so informative and reassuring not to mention kind and warm; we found ourselves coming back to his station numerous times over the next 2 days just to bend his ear. The news reports of the mayhem befalling the park were nonexistent in our experience, due in large part to the commitment of these fine men and women volunteering their time to ensure the rest of us could bask in the splendor of this magical place. We stayed in 2 sites, 18 and 21, both affording amazing views of the monolithic formations surrounding us. It was our first time experiencing it and is sure to tarnish nearly any other park we visit. Those vistas and the sheer scale are going to be difficult to top. Thanks to all who volunteered their precious time to assure that all of us could have a safe and enjoyable experience.
Chad Bell and Robyn Sumners
North Hollywood, CA
Irvin W
VerifiedOctober 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Lower Pines
This site is far away from other sites and pretty private.
Ha T
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Lower Pines
We came here during the full moon and the views were incredible. Overall, we loved our stay and felt so grateful to snag this spot. The only downside is the fire pit faces a neighboring site that's already quite close. Would happily stay here again though!
Ha T
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Lower Pines
We came here during the full moon and the views were incredible. Overall, we loved our stay and felt so grateful to snag this spot. The only downside is the fire pit faces a neighboring site that's already quite close. Would happily stay here again though!
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 3, 2026
