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)

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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

ALESHA M

January 15, 2020

5

Loved camping here - we had a great time and enjoyed the quiet. I do wish they would be more specific on the website when booking in the dog-friendly sites that dogs are ONLY allowed on the pavement, that threw a curveball at us when we arrived.

The sites were clean and restrooms all clean and well maintained. We love the easy access to all the trails and fishing nearby, it was such a nice experience, we can't wait to go back!

Stephen B

January 15, 2020

5

The actual camping experience and my interaction with the NPS staff at Tuolumne Meadows was excellent. The campgrounds are wonderful and the staff was very willing to work with me to sort out some logistical changes.
What's difficult is getting the reservation through Recreation.gov. I fully understand that one needs to have all of your choices sorted out and be ready to click on "reserve" the moment that the window opens for the next block of reservations. What's is troubling is when the website then goes down for an indeterminant time leaving you unsure whether you have a reservation or should keep trying at some unknown later time. I would think the Recreation.gov should now be aware that they are going to get a deluge of reservations in that very short time as each reservation window opens and find a way to cope with it.

Jonrobert L

January 14, 2020

5

The ranger campfires were top notch, complete with singalongs and storytelling. Our walk through the meadow was beautiful and quiet, the little cafe tent was a great plus for breakfast. Campsite was large and easy to back in the trailer.

Claudia K

January 14, 2020

5

It's all about the wonderful RANGERS!!!! They are marvelous, talented, smart, adventurous people and fine teachers. That's why I love Tuolumne.

Ron J

January 13, 2020

5

One of the most beautiful areas of Yosemite! I have been visiting Yosemite for over 50 years, and I continue to visit year after year! After years of camping in the meadows with my family, my adult children are now showing their children the wonders and beauty of Yosemite.

Mario M

January 11, 2020

5

Great place away from all the craziness in yosemite valley. Close to the valley down hill with awsome views along the way. Theres also a gas station half way down to the valley in case you have to fill up. The camping was great. Not alot of noise close to the river where tje water is excellent. Great place to hang out picnic and be in the water. Diffenitly will stay here again

Christine S

January 11, 2020

5

This place is heaven on Earth. It is absolutely gorgeous! The hiking in the area is amazing. Campground is clean and everyone is super nice. Be sure to go to the Ranger talks. They are awesome!

Alynn H

January 10, 2020

3

Tuolumne Meadows Campground is a fantastic destination, and that alone should warrant a 5-star rating, but there were some things that knocked it down a couple of pegs. My biggest issue was with the guy running the check in kiosk at the gate. I went to Tuolumne for just one night, on a motorcycle, as the first stay of a week long ride and camp vacation. I pulled in mid-afternoon. The guy at the kiosk was friendly and efficient, and asked me what kind of site I would prefer, seeing as how I was on a bike. I asked for something as flat as possible, and close to a bathroom would be appreciated. Hey, I'm a middle aged man, so that's important to me. I was assigned a site, given a map, and sent on my way. The site was located in a far upper loop, was on a pretty steep hillside, and the closest restroom was about 1/4 mile away. These things are petty gripes, I know, but riding through the campground later in the day showed a large number of other sites that had much more of what I'd requested.
I considered going back to the front and swapping sites, but decided that it wasn't worth the hassle. Life's too short.

Michael S

January 10, 2020

5

The subject mastery of the guides/rangers is crazy good. I was stunned to learn so much. Park was very clean as were the trails. Highly recommend this part of Yosemite over the lower valley. So beautiful and I will go back for certain.

Tara L

January 10, 2020

5

Staying at Tuolumne Meadows was an amazing experience! My family and I enjoyed the spacious campsites and their proximity to the John Muir Trail. What a treat to see the convoy of donkeys and the trail master on his regular trek to the High Sierra Base Camp. On our hike we saw such beautiful waterfalls and fauna that we were snapping pictures every few minutes. We also enjoyed having a talk with your interpretive guides at "Parsons Lodge" as well as visiting the Store after our full day's hike. Thank you!

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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Yosemite Creek Campground

Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite Creek Campground is currently closed for winter. It is a secluded spot nestled among pines, accessible via a rough 5-mile dirt road. Motorhomes and trailers are not permitted.

74 Tent Sites
4.0 (168)
Trumbull Lake
Highly Rated

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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