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
James D
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Upper Pines
Amazing, great location and facilities
Amelia M
VerifiedNovember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Upper Pines
Lots of open space and a nice view. The headlights of cars entering the campground take some getting used to, but nothing too bad.
Patrick W
VerifiedNovember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Upper Pines
Thanks again to the Ranger, who organized a spot on short term for us.
Our daughter became a junior ranger at arrival. It was a great experience to camp with our RV at this fantastic campground including a lot of nice hikes.
Amelia M
VerifiedNovember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Upper Pines
It is a lovely, centrally located, clean, and quiet (in November) campground. I had enough reception with ATT to make calls. Beware of plummeting pinecones!
Bradley P
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: Upper Pines
It’s a lovely campground with wonderful spaces. The only reason I didn’t give it a five is because the bathrooms don’t light up when you walk in so you’re in complete darkness early in the morning or after sunset. It was scary with just having a flashlight walking in.
Jack P
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper Pines
We enjoyed our time camping at upper pines. Very glad to see the rest rooms serviced during the shutdown.
It would be better if three loops were kept open instead of two like it used to be. There is SO much demand for a camp site now that it I’d VERY difficult to get a few nights in a row.
Stephanie F
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: Upper Pines
The experience itself was great but the only issue was that someone was camping at our campsite who wasn’t supposed to be there. We parked and left for our hike and then got an almost $300 ticket for being in an unauthorized spot. That was the spot we paid for I had the reservation and everything, but the campground office was closed every time we checked and we couldn’t get it taken e care of before leaving. We’ve called a few times and left a message but no one has responded. Moral of the story is to just be careful and understand that if you run into any issues you’ll have trouble bringing it up due to staffing shortages.
Roger S
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: Upper Pines
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Upper Pines campground. Plenty of space, fairly level without crowding. It was good to see a ranger manning the campground kiosk.
jose pepito F
VerifiedNovember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Upper Pines
We’ve camping here almost every year if we have a chance..its our favorite campground of all california..super clean and quiet..shower at curry village
Susie L
VerifiedNovember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Upper Pines
Upper Pines is always a great place to camp if you are lucky enough to get a spot! Nice pathways and shuttles to access the valley. Spot 39 is a great flat spot with trees at the back.
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.