Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Po Box 577, Yosemite National Park, California, United States

Yosemite National Park
campground map
Clouds Rest sunset
tent in a campsite
Entrance to Backpackers Camp.

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

289 total sites

RV Sites

119 sites

Tent Sites

170 sites

About Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Tuolumne Meadows Campground recently had a complete overhaul and rehabilitation of the campsites. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and camping equipment within established campsites. Thank you!Tuolumne Meadows Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 8,600 feet. The site is situated along the scenic Tioga Road just five miles from the Tioga Pass Entrance Station. 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. 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.

Number of accommodations: 289

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

289 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ A, Loop: Group Tent
30 guests · Campfire
🚐 A005, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A006, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A007, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A009, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A010, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A011, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A012, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
⛺ A013, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A014, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A015, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A016, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A017, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A018, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 A019, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A020, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A021, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
⛺ A022, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A023, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 A024, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A025, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A026, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A027, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A028, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
⛺ A029, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A030, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A031, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A032, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 A033, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A034, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
⛺ A035, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 A036, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
⛺ A037, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A038, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 A039, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
⛺ A040, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 A041, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A042, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
⛺ A043, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ A044, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B, Loop: Group Tent
30 guests · Campfire
🚐 B001, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
⛺ B002, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B003, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 B004, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
⛺ B005, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B006, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B007, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 B009, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B010, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
⛺ B011, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 B017, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
⛺ B018, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B020, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B021, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 B022, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B023, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
⛺ B024, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 B025, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
⛺ B026, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 B027, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B028, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B029, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
⛺ B030, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B031, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 B032, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B033, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B034, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B036, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B037, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B038, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B039, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B040, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
⛺ B041, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 B042, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B043, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
⛺ B044, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B045, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B046, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B047, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B048, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ B049, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C, Loop: Group Tent
30 guests · Campfire
🚐 C001, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C002, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C003, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C004, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C005, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C006, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C007, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C008, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C009, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C010, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C011, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C012, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C013, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C014, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C015, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C016, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C017, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C018, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C019, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C020, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C021, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C022, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C023, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C024, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C025, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C026, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C027, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C028, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C029, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C030, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C031, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C032, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C033, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C034, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C035, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C036, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C037, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C038, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C039, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C040, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C041, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C042, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C043, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C044, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C045, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C046, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C047, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C048, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C049, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C050, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C051, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C052, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C053, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C054, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C055, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C056, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C057, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C058, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C059, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C060, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C061, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C062, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C063, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C064, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C065, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C066 - Double, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C068, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C069, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C070, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C071, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C072, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C073, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C074, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C075, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C076, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C077 - Double, Loop: C Tent
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C079, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C080, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C081, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C082, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C083, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C084, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C085, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ C086, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 C087, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
⛺ C088, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ D, Loop: Group Tent
30 guests · Campfire
⛺ D005, Loop: D Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ D006, Loop: D Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ D007, Loop: D Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ D008, Loop: D Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 D009, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D010, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D011, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D012, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D013, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D014, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
⛺ D015, Loop: D Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ D016, Loop: D Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ D017, Loop: D Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 D018, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D019, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
⛺ D020, Loop: D Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E, Loop: Group Tent
30 guests · Campfire
🚐 E001, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
⛺ E002, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 E003, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
⛺ E004, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E005, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E006, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E007, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E008, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E009, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E010, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E011, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E012, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E013, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 E014, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
⛺ E015, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 E016, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
⛺ E017, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E018, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ E019, Loop: E Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ F, Loop: Group Tent
30 guests · Campfire
⛺ F001, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ F002, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ F003, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ F004, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ F005, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ F006, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ F007, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ F008, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ F009, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ F010, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ G, Loop: Group Tent
30 guests · Campfire
🚐 G001, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 G002, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 G003, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 G004, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 G005, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
⛺ G006, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 G007, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 G008, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 G009, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
⛺ G010, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ G011, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 G012, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 G013 - Double, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
🚐 G015, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
⛺ G016, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 G017, Loop: G RV
No Hookups
⛺ G018, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ G019, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ G020, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ G021, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ G022, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ G023, Loop: G Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H001, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 H002, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H003, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H004, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
⛺ H005, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H006, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 H007, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H008, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H009, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H010, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H011, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H012, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H013, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H014, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H015, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H016, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
🚐 H017, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
⛺ H018, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H019, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H020, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H021, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H022, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H023, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H024, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H025, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H026, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H027, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H028, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H029, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H030, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 H031, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
⛺ H032, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 H033, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
⛺ H034, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 H035, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
⛺ H036, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H037, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H038, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H039, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H040, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H041, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H042, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H043, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H044, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 H045, Loop: H RV
No Hookups
⛺ H046, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H047, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H048, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
⛺ H049, Loop: H Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly

Reviews (688)

Verified Only

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

4.5
688 reviews
5
70.2%
483
4
17.0%
117
3
8.0%
55
2
2.9%
20
1
1.9%
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RICHARD B

Verified

December 21, 2025 • Stayed at: H029, Loop: H

5

Great 4 day/3 night backpack up Rafferty Creek to Vogelsang. Car-camped first night to acclimatize. Found 2 good campsites on Fletcher Lake and Boothe Lake, and mainly day hiked from there. Mid-August so no mosquitos, some streams were dry but still sufficient of water sources, and main waterfalls flowed well.

Michelle S

Verified

December 21, 2025 • Stayed at: G009, Loop: G

5

The new Tuolumne Meadows Campground is excellent. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable and the improvements made are top notch. We like this camping location in Yosemite because you can walk to the store and hiking. It's also not as crowded as the valley and the scenery is stunning.

Wenda M

Verified

December 21, 2025 • Stayed at: C049, Loop: C

4

The restrooms were clean, camp was quiet.

Kim A

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December 22, 2025 • Stayed at: F003, Loop: F

3

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Thomas W

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December 22, 2025 • Stayed at: C013, Loop: C

5

Hiking and rock climbing are the main attractions at Tuolumne meadows. It’s a long drive down to Yosemite valley but worth the drive. Plenty of beautiful scenery at the meadows. Enjoy

Jane T

Verified

December 23, 2025 • Stayed at: B041, Loop: B

5

love this campground and being able to access the river easily after a day of hiking/climbing.

Mark A

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December 23, 2025 • Stayed at: B026, Loop: B

5

Store very convenient, but runs out of beer quickly

Maria C

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December 23, 2025 • Stayed at: C033, Loop: C

5

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! ♥️

Doug N

Verified

December 24, 2025 • Stayed at: H036, Loop: H

2

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

Verified

December 24, 2025 • Stayed at: F004, Loop: F

5

Great place to car camp and acclimatize to altitude before starting a backpacking trip.

Location Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Address:
Po Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States

Elevation: 2629 feet

Distance to downtown

13 mi drive to downtown Yosemite National Park (about 26 min)

Map of Tuolumne Meadows Campground location at Yosemite National Park, CA, United States
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Trumbull Lake

Bridgeport, CA

Trumbull Lake Campground sits at 9,980 feet next to Trumbull Lake, one of ten alpine lakes in the region. It offers activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking on nearby trails. The campground provides a scenic outdoor experience for visitors.

24 RV Sites
28 Tent Sites
4.6 (164)

Nearby destinations

Yosemite National Park
Lee Vining
Yosemite Valley

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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