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
dianne m
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 181, Loop: Upper Pines
I LOVE this campground. Dark, wooded, quiet and beautiful views. generous sites. Ive had 4 camping spots there and never had one I didn't love. Big clean bathrooms. All of the park staff and rangers were so incredibly kind and friendly.
Keoki F
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Upper Pines
te valley didn't disappoint....Always!
Shannon G
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 199, Loop: Upper Pines
Great site! Really close to multiple trailheads and the shuttle. Close enough to the bathroom that it’s convo end but also far enough that people don’t walk through your site. Two trees give the perfect space for a hammock too.
Raphael v
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 164, Loop: Upper Pines
Very crowded, like a parking lot in a forest. Would prefer camping on public land outside the national park next time.
Orion L
VerifiedOctober 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 177, Loop: Upper Pines
Beautiful as always
Valley was clean considering there’s basically no one there (ranger)
Jake R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 159, Loop: Upper Pines
Still my favorite place in the world and my favorite place to stay. Bathrooms and area still well maintained.Magical
Chase D
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Upper Pines
Camp hosts are very personable, kind and helpful. Women’s bathroom was squeaky clean and warm. I heard men’s bathroom was, well, disrespected by the users. Camp site was large with zero litter. Bear box is huge. Park shuttles nearby so you can leave your car here. Showers at Curry Village surpassed expectations. Grab some firewood at the bottom of hill. Curry store charged me $17 for a box.
Mary M
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Upper Pines
Staying at Upper Pines is always the best place to stay! So close to everything.
Steve J
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 170, Loop: Upper Pines
All the valley campgrounds, it seems, are basically in the same place. It was mid-week, mid-September, but everything was still full, and crowded over at Curry Village, but it was manageable, and convenient access to everything in the valley.
Emily B
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 173, Loop: Upper Pines
Always such an excellent time in the valley-difficult to get sites due to popularity-but always the best time. Me and my friends go every year and its so good to get together.
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.