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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- 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
Irina D
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 239, Loop: Upper Pines
Just returned from an incredible 4-day stay at Upper Pines Campground and I'm already planning my next trip back! This campground truly exceeded all my expectations.
Location & Views: The setting is absolutely breathtaking - you're right in the heart of Yosemite Valley with stunning views of Half Dome and the surrounding granite cliffs. Waking up to those iconic formations every morning was pure magic. The campground puts you within walking distance of so many trailheads and Valley attractions.
Campsite Quality: Our site (#239) was spacious and well-maintained with a perfect balance of shade and sun. The picnic table was solid, fire ring was clean, and we had plenty of room for our two tents. The sites feel private despite being in a developed campground, thanks to the natural vegetation barriers.
Facilities: Restrooms were consistently clean and well-stocked throughout our stay. The bear boxes are huge and easily accommodated all our food and toiletries. Water spigots were conveniently located and the garbage/recycling stations were always tidy.
Staff & Management: The camp hosts were friendly and helpful, offering great local recommendations. Park rangers were visible and approachable. The reservation system worked smoothly and check-in was efficient.
Only Minor Note: As expected, it can get busy during peak season, but the natural beauty and amazing location more than make up for the crowds. Book early - this place fills up fast for good reason!
Upper Pines delivered the quintessential Yosemite camping experience. Can't wait to return and explore more of this incredible park. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to immerse themselves in Yosemite's natural wonders!
Viviyan S
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 213, Loop: Upper Pines
Whether tent or RV camping, this site was wonderful. It came with a picnic bench and fire pit, and there was a small, ice cold stream that flowed through the back of the site to cool your feet off in after a long hike. We were a party of 6 with 3 tents and 2 cars and were able to fit all within the designated site.
The only downside was the light that spilled out from the neighboring bathroom at night and into our site. It wasnt enough to keep a person up, just enough to take away from the all-outdoor ambience a bit :') Still would stay again!
Kevin A
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Upper Pines
Great campground, amazing views and nice trails.
Don N
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 194, Loop: Upper Pines
Even though this is an RV site, there's room for multiple tents. There is space to the left and right of the driveway and if needed behind in the middle area for 2-3 tents. Restrooms are nearby and convenient. There is shade in the evening but not in the morning. The sun hits you around 8:30am but not a problem if you're there for early activities.
Josi G
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 168, Loop: Upper Pines
Great view of half dome, right by the river and close to everything in the valley!
jay r
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 167, Loop: Upper Pines
Great - but the NPS - should ban generators. A guy next to us had a leaf blower too. Kid you not.
Molly Z
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: Upper Pines
Site 83 is bathroom adjacent. There are trees nearby so it has afternoon shade.
Jared D
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Upper Pines
Amazing location. Not too crowded. Easy access to the shuttles.
Terrence F
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: Upper Pines
My family and I come to Upper Pines campground every year around Memorial Day. It is always great.
Courtney H
VerifiedJune 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 185, Loop: Upper Pines
Surprisingly quite (at least for us) despite being full on a holiday weekend. Bathrooms kept clean. We were very close to th mist trail head- just a short walk to the back of the campground. My only suggestion would be to have a firewood station at the entrance to the campground. It's a hassle to get to the village store (parking is a disaster) and then haul wood back to your car. You really need a wagon. This is the only campground where firewood is not convenient.
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 4, 2026