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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
Abby A
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Lower Pines
The best campground! So quiet and peaceful, and absolutely any campsite has great views of the towering mountains.
Stacy N
VerifiedJune 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.
Stacy N
VerifiedJune 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.
Christopher K
VerifiedJune 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.
Christopher K
VerifiedJune 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.
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.
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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