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
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
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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
Brogan M
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Upper Pines
Great site and hosts! The hosts were close to our site (50 and 52 at the time of writing this) and were friendly and helpful. It was very clean and was overall a great experience. Good proximity to hiking trails and the curry village. The site was big enough to put our 21’ trailer and truck next to each other with enough room to open and close our doors. There was a shuttle stop a close distance away, which made it convenient to get around. There isn’t much foliage between campsites, but distance between them was good, so privacy was alright. More than enough room to have multiple tents, if that’s what you want. Bathroom was super close, take it as good or bad, though it didn’t have soap, so plan to bring your own. There was a water dump station, water bottler filler, and water spigot at the bathrooms which made doing dishes easy, though you have to them at your site. Bathrooms were clean and often empty. Overall a great experience without complaints, one of the nicest campgrounds I’ve stayed in. Hopefully will be coming backing in the future!
Paolo F
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Upper Pines
Great location with great views. Perfect for hiking to vernal falls. Mid March was the perfect time of year to be here, not too crowded, perfect weather and LOTS of waterfalls.
Garrett R
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Upper Pines
We love Upper Pines
Brogan M
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Upper Pines
Great site and hosts! The hosts were close to our site (50 and 52 at the time of writing this) and were friendly and helpful. It was very clean and was overall a great experience. Good proximity to hiking trails and the curry village. The site was big enough to put our 21’ trailer and truck next to each other with enough room to open and close our doors. There was a shuttle stop a close distance away, which made it convenient to get around. There isn’t much foliage between campsites, but distance between them was good, so privacy was alright. More than enough room to have multiple tents, if that’s what you want. Bathroom was super close, take it as good or bad, though it didn’t have soap, so plan to bring your own. There was a water dump station, water bottler filler, and water spigot at the bathrooms which made doing dishes easy, though you have to them at your site. Bathrooms were clean and often empty. Overall a great experience without complaints, one of the nicest campgrounds I’ve stayed in. Hopefully will be coming backing in the future!
Paolo F
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Upper Pines
Great location with great views. Perfect for hiking to vernal falls. Mid March was the perfect time of year to be here, not too crowded, perfect weather and LOTS of waterfalls.
Garrett R
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Upper Pines
We love Upper Pines
Enrique J
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: Upper Pines
#85 - Very close to your neighbors. Sometimes it feels like you’re in each others site. Not for light sleepers, restroom is near so you can hear people walking to the rr throughout the night.
Enrique J
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: Upper Pines
#85 - Very close to your neighbors. Sometimes it feels like you’re in each others site. Not for light sleepers, restroom is near so you can hear people walking to the rr throughout the night.
Vic V
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Upper Pines
Great central location for the Yosemite Valley
Vic V
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Upper Pines
Great central location for the Yosemite Valley
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