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
Laureen S
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lower Pines
The campsite was actually terrible because they were weeds all over the ground. Too many trees have been cut down in the campsites but new trees are not being replanted. The picnic table was extremely close to the neighbors’ campsite which made the situation uncomfortable. Someone had trashed and TP’d the bathroom so it was a mess. The worst part is the smoke in the Valley from campfires with burning wood and smoking wet wood which is hazardous to people’s health especially those with health concerns. Camp hosts do not monitor smoking campfires whatsoever.
Douglas B
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
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Emily Y
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lower Pines
Overall, a great experience! Close to the Mist trail and Curry Village for hiking and shopping needs, respectively. Main note is that our view of Half Dome was blocked by trees, which was not an issue for the sites directly next to us.
Laureen S
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lower Pines
The campsite was actually terrible because they were weeds all over the ground. Too many trees have been cut down in the campsites but new trees are not being replanted. The picnic table was extremely close to the neighbors’ campsite which made the situation uncomfortable. Someone had trashed and TP’d the bathroom so it was a mess. The worst part is the smoke in the Valley from campfires with burning wood and smoking wet wood which is hazardous to people’s health especially those with health concerns. Camp hosts do not monitor smoking campfires whatsoever.
Carlos M
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Lower Pines
beautiful views of half dome and river
Carlos M
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Lower Pines
beautiful views of half dome and river
Jaime S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Lower Pines
It was a great camping trip! It was our first time staying at Lower Pines and it was a perfect location. Very spacious camp site and it's located a short ride to the grocery store. We picked up some awesome souvenirs there as well. Only downside was that the showers were only available to visitors with reservations at Curry Village. We visited in Sept. The weather was good to us, but nights got pretty chilly.
Jaime S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Lower Pines
It was a great camping trip! It was our first time staying at Lower Pines and it was a perfect location. Very spacious camp site and it's located a short ride to the grocery store. We picked up some awesome souvenirs there as well. Only downside was that the showers were only available to visitors with reservations at Curry Village. We visited in Sept. The weather was good to us, but nights got pretty chilly.
Tianjiao Z
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Lower Pines
Great spot in Yosemite as always.
Tianjiao Z
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Lower Pines
Great spot in Yosemite as always.
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 4, 2026
