Warning
GeneralUpper Pines will be closed from May 26 through June 8, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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About Upper Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 236
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1154)
What Guests Are Saying
Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite is well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and spacious sites that are conveniently located near beautiful walking trails and major attractions. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, making for a pleasant experience. While some sites are narrow and privacy can be limited, the overall ambiance and accessibility to the park's stunning scenery make it a favored choice for visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite is well-maintained, with clean bathrooms and spacious sites that are conveniently located near beautiful walking trails and major attractions. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, making for a pleasant experience. While some sites are narrow and privacy can be limited, the overall ambiance and accessibility to the park's stunning scenery make it a favored choice for visitors.
Review Summary
Eric B
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: Upper Pines
Stayed in site 092 in Upper Pines. The parking pad is pretty level, and held our 20 ft travel trailer without too much parking difficulty. The site is narrow and offer's little privacy. It's also just one site away from a restroom, and the light from that can be bothersome.
Karen D
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Upper Pines
Partial to full sun by midday. EZ up is helpful. RV dump station is beyond the meadow and in view, behind the site. Sites are narrow. Bathrooms in the campgrounds are basic, with cold water and No soap. Yosemite valley is beautiful and a favorite place to explore.
Gerald S
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: Upper Pines
Bathrooms very clean and well-maintained.
Good walking trails around camp. Spacious sites for RVs
Hanna L
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Upper Pines
Great campsite
Robert H
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 214, Loop: Upper Pines
The campsites were adequately distanced apart and VERY CLEAN. Some of that may be due to the type of campers but I know also because of the staff effort.
If you have an RV, parking outside of the campground is very difficult to find. While you can drive around the park, the shuttles make that almost unnecessary. Plan the time accordingly and relax.
TERESA H
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 236, Loop: Upper Pines
We had the smallest and worst campsite in all of upper pines. We were thrilled to have any site but now I know the bottom. I think it was 286 maybe 283. Our van was parked right in front of our neighbors table - and they had more than 6 people. Ugh. We have been camping at upper pines for years with great success. This was awful!!!
CURTIS M
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 238, Loop: Upper Pines
Pat G
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Upper Pines
Upper Pines campground in Yosemite is hands down my favorite campground in the U.S. Prime location surrounded by great trailheads, clean sites and restrooms and walking distance to curry village. Waling up in the middle of Yosemite Valley with granite walls all around you is an experience that never gets old. Perfect mix of convenience, scenery and adventure, Can't wait to come back.
Nicole C
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 186, Loop: Upper Pines
The bear box was in the blazing sun. This is a terrible location since all your food and smelly items have to be in it all day while you're gone.
Otherwise, everything was fine.
Marcia H
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: Upper Pines
Ark and M.E., the camp hosts were so helpful and accommodating. And, we really enjoyed our Yosemite chats. They made the stay special for sure!
Location Upper Pines Campground
Address:
9024 Southside Drive
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Yosemite Valley and the campgrounds.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7361 / -119.562
Elevation: 1223 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Read site alerts and choose a suitable site for your equipment.
- Check in at the kiosk upon arrival to avoid cancellation.
- Check road and weather conditions before arrival by calling the provided numbers.
Cancellation policy
- Call if you're arriving late to avoid cancellation of your reservation.
- Reselling or auctioning reservations is not allowed.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food and toiletries properly to avoid attracting wildlife; use provided lockers and bear-proof dumpsters.
Utilities
- No hookups are available; a free dump station and potable water are provided on-site.
Fires & fuel
- Obtain firewood at or near your camping destination to prevent pest spread; moving firewood is illegal in some states.
Safety & rules
- Minimize waste and recycle to support Yosemite's Zero Landfill initiative; use refillable containers.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralUpper Pines will be closed from May 26 through June 8, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026