Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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About Lower Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 74
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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
Cheri E
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Lower Pines
We absolutely love Yosemite. The only complaint we had was the frozen terrible pizza in curry village, and no ice cream in the summer time. Those minor things could have been better. Besides those two things we enjoyed every relaxing minute. Thank you.
Brandon M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Lower Pines
What else can one say? Yosemite is, undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our plot was slightly, not so slightly shaded amongst redwoods. Not far from Cold Mist Trail and Curry Village, and of course, Merced river to keep cool. We would camp there again without hesitation
Cheri E
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Lower Pines
We absolutely love Yosemite. The only complaint we had was the frozen terrible pizza in curry village, and no ice cream in the summer time. Those minor things could have been better. Besides those two things we enjoyed every relaxing minute. Thank you.
Brandon M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Lower Pines
What else can one say? Yosemite is, undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our plot was slightly, not so slightly shaded amongst redwoods. Not far from Cold Mist Trail and Curry Village, and of course, Merced river to keep cool. We would camp there again without hesitation
Matthew L
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
I somehow managed to book two nights at two different lower pines sites. I feel like the booking for these campsites isn't very fair. It was extremely hard to secure these and its easier for giant families with 10 computers ready to spam the website. I think a lottery system would be much more fair. Overall the campsites were very clean and the location is hard to beat. I did not like the crowds and noise at night though. The site was also not very tamed with it being mostly overgrown.
Matthew L
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
I somehow managed to book two nights at two different lower pines sites. I feel like the booking for these campsites isn't very fair. It was extremely hard to secure these and its easier for giant families with 10 computers ready to spam the website. I think a lottery system would be much more fair. Overall the campsites were very clean and the location is hard to beat. I did not like the crowds and noise at night though. The site was also not very tamed with it being mostly overgrown.
DALE D
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lower Pines
The location of this campground could not be more ideal. The views surrounding the valley are incredible. My criticism is that the campground itself is pretty poorly maintained. Upon our arrival we noted that the burnt coals in the fire ring were about 60% to the top of the ring. The first night, a Forestry Ranger making his rounds commented that the grassy weeds were all the way up to the outside of the ring and we should be careful with our fire. If the ranger noted a potential hazard, shouldn't he be reporting this to the grounds crew to cut back the weeds? We pointed out that the debris in the fire pit was quite full upon our arrival. His comment was that they rely on the Scout volunteers to clean them out. Apparently that wasn't happening. The men's bathroom was pretty dirty. Since we are self-contained, we elected to use our own toilet facilities.
We love Yosemite and would go back again, but hope better care is given to this national treasure.
Shirley A
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lower Pines
Everything was excellent except that you couldn’t just walk to the river right next to the campsite because they have it blocked off to let bushes grow. Also, at night the flashlights wouldn’t stop. A truck rolled into camp at 12:19 am. Kind of loud at night.
DALE D
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lower Pines
The location of this campground could not be more ideal. The views surrounding the valley are incredible. My criticism is that the campground itself is pretty poorly maintained. Upon our arrival we noted that the burnt coals in the fire ring were about 60% to the top of the ring. The first night, a Forestry Ranger making his rounds commented that the grassy weeds were all the way up to the outside of the ring and we should be careful with our fire. If the ranger noted a potential hazard, shouldn't he be reporting this to the grounds crew to cut back the weeds? We pointed out that the debris in the fire pit was quite full upon our arrival. His comment was that they rely on the Scout volunteers to clean them out. Apparently that wasn't happening. The men's bathroom was pretty dirty. Since we are self-contained, we elected to use our own toilet facilities.
We love Yosemite and would go back again, but hope better care is given to this national treasure.
Shirley A
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lower Pines
Everything was excellent except that you couldn’t just walk to the river right next to the campsite because they have it blocked off to let bushes grow. Also, at night the flashlights wouldn’t stop. A truck rolled into camp at 12:19 am. Kind of loud at night.
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 5, 2026
