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North Pines Campground

9024 Southside Drive, Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Warning

General

North Pines will be closed from June 22 through July 2, 2026 for internal campground road construction.

North Pines flooded campground
Tenaya Creek flooding into North Pines
Yosemite National Park
view of Sentinel Rock from the east
Yosemite National Park

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

About North Pines Campground

For the 2026 season, North Pines campground will utilize a one-time Early Access Lottery which allows successful applicants to make a reservation within the entire 2026 season. Additional information may be found on Yosemite’s website.  Any remaining availability will be released during normal on-sale dates beginning with the February 15 on-sale.When not on a lottery, campsites at North Pines are available up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. (PT). For example, on February 15, arrival dates for the time period June 15 to July 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full arrival date window would be from season opening to July 14. North Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4000 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 can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas and so much more.Reservation tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes on the regular on-sale dates. 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. Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates 

Number of accommodations: 81

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 21 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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81 Sites Available

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Reviews (547)

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What Guests Are Saying

North Pines Campground offers a beautiful and convenient location near the Merced River, with friendly and helpful staff. The sites are spacious, clean, and well-maintained, making it a great spot for families and groups. While some facilities may need updates and noise from generators can be an issue, most visitors appreciate the natural beauty and overall experience.

Review Summary

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solange e

June 3, 2024

4

That was my first time at the backpackers camp.
It was a great experience, just super busy because of the holiday weekend. We took the last site when we arrived.
Very convenient for after our backpacking trip as it was too late and I was too tired to drive back home. Restrooms were very clean and people were very quiet. I really appreciated the unloading zone .

Joey S

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June 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 218, Loop: North Pines

5

Beautiful park. Clean campgrounds and friendly staff. We will be going back forsure.

Nora L

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June 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 524, Loop: North Pines

5

Excellent location. Showers available in Curry Village.

Martyn W

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June 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: North Pines

5

Amazing trip, amazing place, great camp host, Jim Rudolph, couldn't be happier, can't wait to go back

Bronwen H

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June 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 320, Loop: North Pines

5

Very lovely campsite hugged between the two rivers and with a glowing view of Half Dome. So peaceful!

Paul W

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June 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: North Pines

5

Amazing campsite, next to river. Close to other campsites, which is inevitable at Yosemite.

John V

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June 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: North Pines

5

As Jim, the campground host, mentioned, North Pines Campground is a 5 star experience. Many campsites are right on the river. North Pines is likely 1/2 the size of Upper Pines so is less congested.

Mike V

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May 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 506, Loop: North Pines

5

This site is fantastic. Large, next to the river, nicely shaded, and pretty private at the end of the loop, with a partial view of half dome and Yosemite Falls. Bathrooms are older but fine. Check in was easy. Bring bikes and take the bridge near the backpackers sites to take the trail to happy isles and up to Yosemite Village / falls!

Of course getting the reservation is the hardest part, and is a pretty bad experience, but once you’re there it’s so amazing.

Tamara B

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May 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: North Pines

5

Site 109, 22' trailer. Perfect campsite! Gorgeous spot on the river. Even though there was construction at the shuttle stop nearby, it was an easy walk to Curry Village to pick up the shuttle there. We recommend the valley floor tram tour; Ranger Karla was great! All the rangers we had interactions with were so helpful and attentive! They gave great recommendations and thorough directions to the sites we wanted to see. We also recommend the breakfast buffet at the Ahwahnee! It was a treat!

Paul A

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May 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 313, Loop: North Pines

5

Campsite was clean. Bathrooms clean. Great location. Friendly rangers.

Location North Pines Campground

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

Highway access

North Pines Campground is accessible via Highway 41 to the south, Highway 140 to the west, and Highway 120 to the southwest, all leading into Yosemite National Park.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.7419 / -119.566

Elevation: 1215 feet

Map of North Pines Campground location at Yosemite National Park, CA, United States
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Policies & Rules

General

  • You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bears and other wildlife live here! Food and toiletries must be properly stored 24 hours/day.Food storage lockers are provided in all campsites and measure 43 inches wide, 28 inches high and 35 inches deep.Absolutely no food stored in vehicles.Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters.
  • There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites, although a free dump station and drinking water are located nearby at Upper Pines.
  • 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-ROAD for conditions outside the park.
  • For additional park information, call (209) 372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose 
  • 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. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. 
  • 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 
  • Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

North Pines will be closed from June 22 through July 2, 2026 for internal campground road construction.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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