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Tuolumne campsite 24H

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

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 8.6 ft. 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.

Available sites

289 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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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 availability.

289 Sites Available

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

Reviews

894 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 894 reviews

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5 stars 70.8% (633)
4 stars 16.4% (147)
3 stars 7.8% (70)
2 stars 3.0% (27)
1 star 1.9% (17)

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Wendy M

Verified

August 15, 2025 Stayed at: D011, Loop: D

We are so thankful to the staff at Tuolumne Meadows Campground. Our experience was excellent! Clean restrooms, courteous rangers, pristine nature.
We are grateful to be allowed to have our dog with us too!!

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Stephen F

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August 15, 2025 Stayed at: C050, Loop: C

It's hard to give Yosemite a bad review but you also need to realize what the campground is like and what you should expect. My negatives of this review is that the campground lots are CLOSE to each other... like you need to understand that your neighbors are close. The other negative is in the reservation process for Tuolumne site is hard due to there being no cell service and therefore not being able to change or modify reservations is non-existence (unless you have Starlink). We had 1 night reserved and kept asking if there was another night open and kept being told "no" only to find out once we got in cell service that there were multiple sites open but the volunteers and park service employees did not know.

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Brett J

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August 14, 2025 Stayed at: F003, Loop: F

The campground staff and rangers were all very helpful, knowledgeable, and very friendly. We loved the nightly ranger campfires and other ranger activities!

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Lindsay L

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August 13, 2025 Stayed at: C041, Loop: C

The renovations were great. Enjoyed our time Tuolumne, we will be back!

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Alex L

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August 13, 2025 Stayed at: F010, Loop: F

5-Star Camping Experience at Tuolumne Meadows Campground.

Camping at Tuolumne Meadows was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, the crisp mountain air and breathtaking high-country views made it clear we were in for something special. The campground is surrounded by sweeping alpine meadows, granite domes, and crystal-clear rivers that seem like they’ve been untouched for centuries.

The campsites were well-spaced, giving us both privacy and a sense of community. At night, the sky came alive with stars—so many that we lost count—and the Milky Way was visible without any special equipment. During the day, we explored nearby hiking trails that offered everything from easy walks along the Tuolumne River to more challenging climbs with panoramic views of Yosemite’s high country.

What really made the trip stand out was the peacefulness. Even in the peak of summer, it felt serene and unhurried. Waking up to the sound of birds, the scent of pine, and the sight of morning mist over the meadow was unforgettable.

If you’re looking for a true escape into nature, where you can recharge, hike, and experience some of Yosemite’s most stunning scenery without the crowds of the valley, Tuolumne Meadows is absolutely worth the trip. We can’t wait to return.

After being closed for renovations for the past three years, Tuolumne Meadows has finally reopened—and it was worth the wait. The scenery is still as breathtaking as ever, but what really made the experience special was the people. Every ranger we met was incredibly accommodating and friendly, greeting us with genuine warmth. It felt less like checking into a campground and more like reuniting with long-lost family. The combination of pristine nature, thoughtful improvements, and the heartfelt welcome made this trip unforgettable.

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Teresa B

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August 13, 2025 Stayed at: B043, Loop: B

This was our third trip to Tuolumne Meadows, and our first since the reopening. This visit definitely felt different, but I think that’s due to changing camper behavior and federal budget cuts. Every staff member we interacted with was fantastic, although it did seem like the restroom in our loop (B) wasn’t maintained as often as needed. But the main issue was the noise and crowding. The sites are very close together and kids near us were screaming all day and night. Not just typical happy kid noise. Literally screaming as they played. As a result, it was hard to just relax or read at the campsite. I’m guessing it’s different in non-summer months, so we’d like to come back in a different season.

All that being said, Tuolumne Meadows is one of the most spectacular places in the world. Despite the crowded campground, it is easy to find a quiet trail and lose yourself in the awe-inspiring surroundings. And despite the dispiriting federal budget cuts, the rangers and other staff are working hard to keep sharing Yosemite’s wonders with visitors and I admire all they do in these challenging times.

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Beth G

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August 12, 2025 Stayed at: G004, Loop: G

The new campgrounds are clean and well cared for. The bathrooms are nice also. We even had some Nice wood left for us

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Cristina C

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August 12, 2025 Stayed at: C040, Loop: C

Very nice. I liked the setup and nice place to go swimming

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Taylor B

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August 12, 2025 Stayed at: A042, Loop: A

It was my first time staying overnight in Yosemite and I had a great experience! Friendly park rangers and nice facilities surrounded by nature's beauty. Don't miss the ranger talks and stargazing on a clear night. Can't wait to go back!

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ALEXANDRE V

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August 11, 2025 Stayed at: B023, Loop: B

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Location & Directions for Tuolumne Meadows Campground

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

Elevation: 2,629 ft

Nearest town

Yosemite National Park, CA - 13 mi

About 26 min to downtown

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Arch Rock Entrance

Approximate drive: 29.2 mi · 50 min

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Nearby city: Merced, CA

Approx. 73 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 8,747 ft

Best Season: Spring, Summer

Yosemite National Park, CA

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