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
Jon-Paul H
VerifiedDecember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Upper Pines
We love camping at Upper Pines! I would highly recommend staying here if you’re in the area.
Mike R O
VerifiedDecember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Upper Pines
Why can't you open the rest of Upper Pines for the Thanksgiving weekend? Also, if you're so determined to close off half the campground you should open the back half. Much better campsites and higher ground to keep from flooding.
Lourdes C
VerifiedDecember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Upper Pines
We love this place! We were a family of six and we really liked the location and the spaciousness of the campsites. The bathrooms were clean and heated. I also liked the proximity to hiking and climbing trails. We will definitely be back.
Angyvette G
VerifiedDecember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Upper Pines
Beautiful Campsites and beautiful view
Nick B
VerifiedDecember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Upper Pines
We love camping in Yosemite, and have always done Upper Pines campground. This site was tough to fit our 19 foot trailer and our tow vehicle, but we made it work.
Bathrooms have heat and TP, but no soap. Campground was clean and not too crowded.
Dan H
VerifiedNovember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Upper Pines
I don't understand why most of the loops are closed. It's not like you need that much extra staff since most if not all the campers do not need assistance. If it is a maintenance of the bathroom and trash pickup issue then close the bathrooms and remove the trashcans and post a note saying you are in a no amenities, packin/packout campground.
Gary F
VerifiedNovember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Upper Pines
On-site managers were very helpful. Campground was closed in 4 of the 6 loops. I expect this was due to expected low use during this time of year. However, as it was VERY competitive online to get the available sites, I believe this practice should be reconsidered and more campsites made available so that others with RVs can come and enjoy Yosemite.
We also noted that NPS Rangers were out getting visitors to move illegally parked cars from the dump station-a big help when RVers needed to come in and use site. Also Rangers were pulling over speeders. GREAT JOB!
Sarah G
VerifiedNovember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Upper Pines
Nice camp spot, clean bathrooms. Perfect location for exploring Yosemite Valley.
Jonathan G
VerifiedNovember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Upper Pines
even though it was raining, the site wasn't flooded, and we had a great time
Brittany L
VerifiedNovember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Upper Pines
A great experience as always. Friendly staff.
Great campsites. Clean bathrooms. 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
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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.