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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2026 Season availability
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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
Kammy L
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Upper Pines
Ranger was kind. Campsite was nice and quiet. Had an amazing time!
Kate Z
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Upper Pines
Cozy campground nestled between Half Dome & Glacier Point — who could ask for more?! Site 40 is very near the bathroom, but it still managed to quiet down overnight. One neighbor ran their generator during every generator time, but we learned to pack up early and head to El Cap meadow for coffee and breakfast, just a short drive away. It’s also walking distance from Vernal Falls trailhead, which was so fantastic.
Kate Z
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Upper Pines
Cozy campground nestled between Half Dome & Glacier Point — who could ask for more?! Site 40 is very near the bathroom, but it still managed to quiet down overnight. One neighbor ran their generator during every generator time, but we learned to pack up early and head to El Cap meadow for coffee and breakfast, just a short drive away. It’s also walking distance from Vernal Falls trailhead, which was so fantastic.
Kammy L
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: Upper Pines
Ranger was kind. Campsite was nice and quiet. Had an amazing time!
Pamela K
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Upper Pines
We had a great site (009), which is near the entrance and on the outside of a loop. You should definitely try for the latter, since that gives you quite a bit more space and privacy. Our site was well-maintained with a nice blend of sun and shade. If you're coming at the beginning of spring, as we did, the various falls in the valley -- Yosemite, Bridalveil, and Horsetail -- should all be flowing well and are worth hiking to, as is Mirror Lake. These all, even the first, will not be jammed the way the Mist and JMT trails often are.
Pamela K
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Upper Pines
We had a great site (009), which is near the entrance and on the outside of a loop. You should definitely try for the latter, since that gives you quite a bit more space and privacy. Our site was well-maintained with a nice blend of sun and shade. If you're coming at the beginning of spring, as we did, the various falls in the valley -- Yosemite, Bridalveil, and Horsetail -- should all be flowing well and are worth hiking to, as is Mirror Lake. These all, even the first, will not be jammed the way the Mist and JMT trails often are.
CHRISTINE T
VerifiedApril 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Upper Pines
The bathrooms were a bit rough and were showing their age. Some of the toilets were difficult to flush. The NPS uses the world's thinnest toilet paper; it tears easily and there were many shreds of toilet paper in the bathrooms. It looked sloppy.
CHRISTINE T
VerifiedApril 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Upper Pines
The bathrooms were a bit rough and were showing their age. Some of the toilets were difficult to flush. The NPS uses the world's thinnest toilet paper; it tears easily and there were many shreds of toilet paper in the bathrooms. It looked sloppy.
Robert F
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Upper Pines
Campground hosts were GREAT! Thank You.!!!
Robert F
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Upper Pines
Campground hosts were GREAT! Thank You.!!!
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 5, 2026