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
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (284)
Review Summary
Rachel M
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Upper Pines
We had the most delightful experience at upper pines!!! MAJOR shoutout to Rangers Maryellen & Mark—they are the sweetest ever & made us feel so welcome. They helped us plan & perfect our days with all their expertise and helpful recommendations!!!
As far as the campsite, I’m convinced we had the absolute best spot #74. It’s at the end of the loop so you have extra space and privacy. Also you are RIGHT next to the Happy Isles trailhead/parking lot which means easy walking access to sooo many hiking trails!!! With that being said…that meant a lot of hikers walking through/next to our site to use the bathroom (one guy even left his cold drinks from Peet’s coffee in our site’s bear box while we were gone. Very odd. He never came back for it.) A couple of the upper pines loops were closed while we were there but we noticed that those loops had more bush barriers between road to trailhead and actual campsite…some of those “end of loop” sites might be better to avoid all the random people stomping around your site. Ultimately, while that was a nuisance at times we were out on the trail most of the day anyways and the perks of this site way outweighed the negatives. Come camp here!!!!
Rosalinda M
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: Upper Pines
Excellent stay. Wonderful camp hosts!!
Rosalinda M
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: Upper Pines
Excellent stay. Wonderful camp hosts!!
Baker H
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Upper Pines
very good
Deniz R
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Upper Pines
Dreamy place to camp under the trees.
Beautiful views of Yosemite Valley and Half Dome..
Excellent location, so close to trails and Curry Village.
With clean restrooms in every raw.
Ray C
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Upper Pines
great
Rachelle M
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Upper Pines
Amazing
MICHELLE F
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Upper Pines
Wow, it doesn't get any better than camping IN THE PARK!
Marisa B
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Upper Pines
Love this campground, well maintained and great location. Hope to stay again soon!
Morgan O
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: Upper Pines
My first time camping in the valley, usually we stay down the hill and drive in/out daily. We really enjoyed our campsite, and since most of upper pines is closed for the winter, we had very few neighbors and absolutely no one behind us. Great site and would definitely recommend camping in the valley for ease of access to everything and proximity to trailheads was great!
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
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You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. |
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If arriving one or more days late, call (209) 372-8502; your reservation will be cancelled if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date. |
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You must check-in at the campground kiosk upon arrival. After-hours arrivals must sign-in and return to the kiosk to complete check-in the following morning or your reservation may be cancelled. |
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Bears and other wildlife live here! Food and toiletries must be properly stored 24 hours/day. Food storage lockers are provided in all campsites (35 inches deep x 43 inches wide x 28 inches high). Absolutely no food stored in vehicles. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. |
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There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites. A free dump station is located on-site along with potable water. |
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Road conditions can change at any time; before arrival, please call (209) 372-0200 for road and weather conditions inside Yosemite, and 1-800-427-ROAD for conditions outside the park. For additional park information, call (209) 372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Help Yosemite be a Zero Landfill park! Leave excess packaging at home. Use refillable propane bottles, water bottles, food containers and travel mugs. Place all of your recyclable waste in designated recycling containers. For more information go to: https://www.nps.gov/yose/getinvolved/zlf.htm |
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Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralUpper Pines will be closed from May 26 through June 8, 2026 for internal campground road construction.