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Lower Pines Campground

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

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Currently closed - Opens on Apr 21

Sites & Availability

74 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 002, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 003, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 004, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 005, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 007, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 012, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 013, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 014, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 015, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 017, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 018, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 019, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 020, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 021, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 022, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 023, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 024, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 025, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 026, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 027, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 028, Loop: Lower Pines
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$60.00
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🚐 029, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 030, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 031, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 032, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 033, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 034, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 035, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 036, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 037, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 038, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 039, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 040, Loop: Lower Pines
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🚐 041, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 042, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 043, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 044, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 045, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 046, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 047, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$60.00
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048, Loop: Lower Pines
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
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🚐 049, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 050, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 051, Loop: Lower Pines
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$60.00
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🚐 052, Loop: Lower Pines
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$60.00
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🚐 053, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 054, Loop: Lower Pines
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$60.00
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🚐 055, Loop: Lower Pines
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$60.00
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🚐 056, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 057, Loop: Lower Pines
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$60.00
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🚐 058, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 059, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 060, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 062, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 063, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 064, Loop: Lower Pines
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$60.00
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🚐 065, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 066, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 067, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 068, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 069, Loop: Lower Pines
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$60.00
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🚐 070, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 071, Loop: Lower Pines
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$60.00
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🚐 072, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 073, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 074, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 075, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 076, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 088, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 089, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 DBL1, Loop: Lower Pines
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$36.00
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🚐 DBL2, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 DBL3, Loop: Lower Pines
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night

Reviews (591)

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
5
70.7%
418
4
17.6%
104
3
6.8%
40
2
3.0%
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11

Jennifer H

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lower Pines

4

This is a stunning location with easy access to the main attractions in the park either via hiking or the shuttle. The sites are big enough to not feel on top of your neighbors and the hosts are very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. Don’t forget to bring hand soap and hand sanitizer, as the bathrooms do not have any.

Laura B

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 023, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Great campground with beautiful views and easy access to river, trails, and much more. We will definitely be back!

Mary T

Verified

July 12, 2025 Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Nice wide open spot for multiple tents. Not much shade in early day. Definitely could fit a large family but recommend easy up. Next to water access. Next to amphitheater.

Jeremie B

Verified

July 10, 2025 Stayed at: DBL3, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Lower Pines DBL3 was better than expected. Some people complain about the proximity to the road and curry village, but it didn't bother me at all. The pines themselves are tall and lovely and the vegetation is lush enough to which you feel really secluded. I loved Lower Pines and how easy the access was to the river. The campground was overall very respectful and quiet, with the occasional hiker or two cutting through the campsite simply to get back to the road. I like how DBL3 was well shaded, and allowed for sleeping in later before the sun would hit. The restrooms were close and had filtered water for drinking, the volunteers were super helpful and jovial, and the overall vibe is rad. Such a special place.

Fernando H

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: Lower Pines

5

experience was good! restrooms were clean and staff was helpful

dongjun p

Verified

July 3, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: Lower Pines

5

꼭 다시고 오고싶다 이런 국립공원을 누릴수있는 미국인이 부럽다

Joyce S

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 070, Loop: Lower Pines

3

The description for site 70 in Lower Pines Yosemite says that it has shade, but in June it only had shade early in the morning. Ended up leaving 2 days early, because without shade the heat was too uncomfortable. Otherwise, site 70 is in a good location close to the restrooms and trash cans with little traffic. Lower Pines is reasonably quiet and beautiful. Smoke from campfires used for cooking and entertainment were bad at times, but what's a camping experience without a campfire. Flowers were in bloom and the waterfalls were spectacular. According to the park staff, there was some bear activity in the campsite during the night, but we never did see any bears.

TOMI S

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Site 31 was excellent! Close to restroom, but not too close. On the end of the row, with two picnic tables and two trees perfect for a hammock. The campground was quiet, yet close to a tram stop, so we were able to get to Curry Village quickly for showers and take the tram to the Ahwahnee for dinner. Very nice when you are tired from hiking and enjoying Yosemite's scenery! Bears did come through, but the rangers were on it and gently herded them along with sound and lights. We will definitely try for this spot again!

Ellie A

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Stayed at site 55 with a 2 person and and 3 person tent. I had been planning to set up on the parking pad because the description said there was no room for a tent at the site, but that was not the case. There were clearly used spots away from the firepit to set up tents. Being right next to the garbage cans means that people walk through your parking pad to get to them, but it was not really a big deal as it mostly stopped overnight. A lot of the sites nearby had grass growing right up to the firepit that seemed like a pretty big fire hazard. I clipped a bunch away from ours, but I'm sure it'll grow back. Seems like a bit of landscape maintenance on the firepits would be welcome.

Rachael W

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: Lower Pines

5

Camping in the Lower Pines Campground was amazing! Gorgeous views of Half Dome and right next to the Village where they have plenty of hot food to grab. It will be a dream to be back!

Location Lower Pines Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567

Elevation: 1215 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment.

General

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.

General

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.

General

Bears and other wildlife live here! Food and toiletries must be stored 24 hours/day. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters.

General

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.

General

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

General

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.

General

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

General

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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