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About Tuolumne Meadows Campground
Number of accommodations: 289
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (688)
What Guests Are Saying
Tuolumne Meadows Campground offers beautiful scenery, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making it a great base for exploring Yosemite. Visitors appreciate the educational campfire talks, proximity to the river, and ranger-led programs. However, some campers noted the campground can be crowded, and bathroom facilities are limited, with a long walk to restrooms for some sites.
What Guests Are Saying
Tuolumne Meadows Campground offers beautiful scenery, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making it a great base for exploring Yosemite. Visitors appreciate the educational campfire talks, proximity to the river, and ranger-led programs. However, some campers noted the campground can be crowded, and bathroom facilities are limited, with a long walk to restrooms for some sites.
Review Summary
Lilian M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: C074, Loop: C
Sites are super tiny and very close to each other. Site C074 flat area to put up tent(s) is right next to the parking for this site and site C075. Due to the close proximity to the surrounding sites the campground is very noisy and you get smoked out no matter what. The only good thing about the campground is the location. Other than that I would not recommend it. The signage to get around in the campground is a joke. We got lost multiple times and we observed several other people getting lost and going the wrong way. Ranger came around maybe once a day and did not reminded folks of the campground rules.
Brian R
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: E001, Loop: E
Conveniently located near numerous trail heads when staging for backcountry hikes.
Kevin S
VerifiedDecember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: G002, Loop: G
Campground is finally open after years of renovation and repairs. The sites are the basically the same same, shaded on a slope. The gas station was not replaced. Campground was full on a weekday, reservations should be made early. There was not a lot of privacy because the sites are close together. But the isolation from overcrowded Yosemite Valley makes for a very relaxing experience. Spectacular scenery all around. I saw deer and hawks. Short trails along Toulumne River are flat and peaceful. Trail to nearby Cathedral Lakes (4.5 miles one way) is crowded but the beauty is rewarding. Overnight backpacks are numerous. Young Lakes ( about 7 miles one way) is steep but with three different lakes in one area you are bound to find the perfect camp spot. Lakes around Vogelsang Camp closer but not as scenic. Be prepared for possible rain showers. Sun was out for me on last trip.
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Russell C
VerifiedDecember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: B031, Loop: B
So wonderful to be able to get back to camping here.
Richard A
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: A031, Loop: A
Lovely spot, easy to get to with public transport
Helen M
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: C074, Loop: C
One of the most beautiful places in the world. We love Tuolumne Meadows and Yosemite. The campground doesn’t have showers which is a little rough for us, but we made do. It’s an incredible place.
Meghan B
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: C018, Loop: C
Unfortunately the most beautiful campground in Yosemite has fallen victim to city money. What used to be the most majestic family campground in the high sierras is now a wide paved highway, catering to high speed campers. Smaller sites, faster cars and a non camper or environment friendly “search and rescue” camp, moved in during the unnecessary renovations. Such a shame.
Doug N
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: H036, Loop: H
Campground was closed for THREE years so the NPS could do "upgrades". The bathrooms are still old and falling apart. If you go in to one after dark better bring a headlamp because there are no lights in there. Seems like they could have put in at least one motion activated light. The toilet paper is so thin you can see through it. Whoever is running the park should be forced to use it their home for a while and see how they like it.
The NPS did put in a nice community fire circle. The rest of the campground is still the same disorganized mess. Some sites are on slopes, so hard to find a flat spot to put a tent, some are right on top of each other, some have drainage issues so when it rains they flood. The entry gate on Tioga gets totally backed up at certain times so just to get in to the park can take an inordinate amount of time. It seems like they could have put in a special lane for folks with a NP Pass to help with traffic flow. An automated gate that could scan a park pass would do wonders to smooth things out.
When you are staying in the campground, even after you've checked in and receive your windshield pass, if you just want to drive somewhere, when you return you may get stuck backed up at the ranger kiosk, because there is no way to go around, and get to your site.
I love Yosemite, but the Park service seems extremely inefficient in managing the visitor and the facilities. I often wonder if the people managing the park, actually hve ever stayed in the campgrounds, or had to use the facilites they are in charge of.
Brooke C
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: F004, Loop: F
Great place to car camp and acclimatize to altitude before starting a backpacking trip.
Maria C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: C033, Loop: C
Peace and alpine air. What else could we want?
The area is full of activities and hikes one can do around. The river is lovely to bathe in when it’s too hot in the summer. We especially liked the meadows and the story about the hermit that lived there.
We visited dog lake and Elizabeth lake. Both beautiful! Hiking up to Lembert dome was the highlight!
Also the rangers were fostering community inviting everyone to the campfire. We were looking more of an introvert experience but I think this is great for people that come with kids.
Thank you so much! ♥️
Location Tuolumne Meadows Campground
Address:
Po Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States
Elevation: 2629 feet
13 mi drive to downtown Yosemite National Park (about 26 min)
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Last updated: September 12, 2026
