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

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John M

August 10, 2021

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

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Anthony K

August 7, 2021

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.

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Maverick M

August 5, 2021

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...

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Yaun H

August 3, 2021

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.

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Jennifer T

July 29, 2021

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

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Leslie L

July 26, 2021

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.

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Loraine M

July 25, 2021

This is a one of a kind location, and we were fortunate to be assigned a site near the river which was lovely. Our site was fine but we observed that many of the sites are quite on a slant which would make it difficult to level a tent or rv. We also noticed that quite a few campsites remained empty which is a shame - may have been due to Covid 19 restrictions, the inability to offer first come first served spots due to late cancellations, or campers simply not cancelling. Wish we could have stayed more than one night!

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Andrew E

July 23, 2021

Tuolomne Meadows Campground is the perfect basecamp for exploring Yosemite’s high Sierra. The campground is beautiful, well maintained and is in short walking distance to a general store where you can grab firewood, snacks, beer, insect repellent, some backpacking food and more.

If you’re in to fishing, the Tuolomne River runs through the campground and the wild trout are fun to catch (use elk hair caddis flies and float it down the river with a bobber using a 3’ lead).

The campground is also close to most of Tuolumne Meadows most notable trailheads including Glen Aulin and Cathedral Lakes.

Overall, it’s an amazingly social place and you should consider yourself very luck if your able to secure a spot here.

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Emily A

July 23, 2021

Prepare to be wowed! Our campsite was on loop A right along the river. The views were breath taking. The water sounds made me sleep like a baby. The tent only sites are a little on top of each other, but everyone was so respectful and quiet. This campground was quite possibly the best part of our trip!

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Tom R

July 22, 2021

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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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