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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
K M SAMIUR RAHMAN S
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 229, Loop: Upper Pines
Amazing campground!
There was no shade in our site but that's not a big problem as we were out exploring all day! The restrooms were extremely clean.
K M SAMIUR RAHMAN S
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 229, Loop: Upper Pines
Amazing campground!
There was no shade in our site but that's not a big problem as we were out exploring all day! The restrooms were extremely clean.
Amanda P
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: Upper Pines
All the Pines campgrounds are great; this site was a too close to the bathroom so it was bright at night and there were a lot of folks walking through our site.
Amanda P
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 129, Loop: Upper Pines
All the Pines campgrounds are great; this site was a too close to the bathroom so it was bright at night and there were a lot of folks walking through our site.
Jesse L
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 150, Loop: Upper Pines
Easy to locate, nice wide parking and close to river. Clean and easy access to restrooms. Bus access not to far. Nature is so beautiful to just sit and relax. Love the experience
Marina P
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 238, Loop: Upper Pines
Wow, what a gem of a place! Beautiful, clean, not crowded despite being sold out in bookings
Jesse L
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 150, Loop: Upper Pines
Easy to locate, nice wide parking and close to river. Clean and easy access to restrooms. Bus access not to far. Nature is so beautiful to just sit and relax. Love the experience
Marina P
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 238, Loop: Upper Pines
Wow, what a gem of a place! Beautiful, clean, not crowded despite being sold out in bookings
Timothy H
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: Upper Pines
Bathrooms did not have hand soap. One bathroom had human feces on the floor and was not cleaned the duration of our stay. Campground is in a great location, but it is very noisy and cramped due to the high number of campers packed into a small area. This isn’t a campground to go relax and enjoy peace and quiet, it’s a jumping off point for other activities in the park. It is also not a campground to hang out around the campfire since there is a 10pm curfew. Keep in mind that there is no cell signal, no WiFi, and no showers. Curry Village WiFi is for guests only. I specifically asked if I could use the WiFi as a non-guest to book an overnight wilderness permit and they told me guests only and to go to Yosemite Village (a mile down the road).
April M
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: Upper Pines
Wonderful spot. There’s a tent spot right. Y the running creek. Although there is minimal shade midday, the running creek is right there for you. Loved it.
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.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026