Tuolumne Meadows Campground

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

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)

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%
13

Jean W

August 13, 2021

4

The campground could use better roads and more bathrooms, but location in Tuolumne Meadows is unbeatable!

Andrew R

August 13, 2021

3

The roads/paths to drive to the sites were very rough and at times benefited from high clearance, which I did not have. Generally the road quality was worse than other campgrounds.
The sites were also very packed together. Given the reduced capacity at this time, I don't know why nearby sites were all filled

Steve D

August 12, 2021

5

The staff did a great job on after-hours check-ins.

Marko B

August 12, 2021

5

I love the Tuolumne Meadows area! Yosemite Valley gets all the attention but I’m my opinion most of the best trails start in or near Tuolumne.

John M

August 10, 2021

5

We're sad the campground will be closed the next two years and look forward to an even better experience

Anthony K

August 7, 2021

5

What a great campground! Had campsite A50 with a direct view of the Tuolumne River and Lembert Dome! No mosquito issues at all. Campground was only half occupied (COVID?) easy to get provisions including basic groceries, ice, beer and wine at the nearby market. Grill was handy from 11 to 5 for a burger or chicken strips but underwhelming. Access to many days worth of day hikes. Tenaya Lake is just 5 minutes away for a refreshing swim. Temps are 10 degrees cooler than Yosemite Valley. Cell coverage was spotty and limited data only happened early in the morning or after 8 at night.

Maverick M

August 5, 2021

5

Weather was cooperative until it wasn't. made for some fun muddy adventures, be sure to keep your item in bear boxes only while at the campground if you can,, we has stuff "removed" from our with out permission, The campground is huge but seemed as though only some loops were open?? plenty of wildlife, stopped counting deer after a bit...

Yaun H

August 3, 2021

1

Camp host was rude, bias, and unprofessional. The lady camp host was very condescending when she asked why we were in line at the kiosk. The male camp host was rude and yelling at guests and drivers. Both were very unprofessional. Also, male camp host was constantly coming over to our campsites each day for to harass us. We felt very uncomfortable with his constant presence and felt he was bias towards our group. Horrible experience with both camp host!

However, the park rangers were very nice, helpful, and professional. We had no problem with the park rangers.

Jennifer T

July 29, 2021

5

Campsite is very tight so expect to be close to your neighbors. This part of Yosemite is excellent and totally worth it.

Leslie L

July 26, 2021

4

The location was great, we stayed at site 84 which was very close to the river. We didn't get any mosquitos but there were a LOT of flies and gnats at this place. Not sure if it was the site or if it was a consistent theme throughout the campground. The driveway for our site was also blocked by multiple large boulders, making it hard to navigate. We backed our car up just enough to not block the road but we had to carry all our stuff quite a ways to the site. I don't think this site could have fit more than 1 car unless one of you has a Jeep. We had 2 tents and exactly 2 spots to set them up, however one of the spots was a little slanted but it was manageable. The restrooms were cleaned every morning so they were well maintained but they do not have a light so don't forget to bring your headlamp at night.

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)

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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