Warning
GeneralUpper Pines will be closed from May 26 through June 8, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
Featured amenities
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.
Sites & Availability
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Reviews (284)
Review Summary
Sneha M
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 154, Loop: Upper Pines
Very well maintained, location is good, we had quiet night.
Malorie N
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 239, Loop: Upper Pines
Upper pines campground was amazing! Site 239 has plenty of space and could easily fit a few tents and pretty level. During the day you get equal amount sun and shade from the trees in the site. Not far from the bathrooms so in the middle of the night you’re not hiking. Bathrooms are clean. Phone service was surprisingly good, had no problems with calls. We went during mid October and the site is along a small creek that had some water running through. The rangers were all very friendly and informative about bears that pass through often. Overall had a great time, will definitely be coming back soon!
Ivan Y
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Upper Pines
🍂 We stayed at Upper Pines Campground in October, and it was an amazing experience!
The fall colors were absolutely stunning - trees turning orange and red everywhere.
🌲 It did get pretty cold at night, so we ended up sleeping in our Tesla Model Y instead of a tent, but it was totally worth it. 🚗
A peaceful night under the stars before exploring Yosemite the next day - unforgettable! ❤️
Tiffannee C
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Upper Pines
The campgrounds are very well maintain and come with an incredible view. Unfortunately, the campsites are so packed in on top of each other. Make sure to bring firewood with you because the cost of buying it there is outrageous.
Saskia v
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 145, Loop: Upper Pines
Glad we managed to get a spot. You are a little closer together than at other campsites, but with a tent you have enough space. The toilet blocks are simple and were kept reasonably clean. It's a shame that people still arrive late at night, as this causes some disturbance.
Elijah D
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 224, Loop: Upper Pines
The campground is great.
Italo A
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: Upper Pines
Very affordable option to enjoy Yosemite.
Randy L
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 152, Loop: Upper Pines
Great times!
Randy L
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 184, Loop: Upper Pines
Great times!
Rémi S
VerifiedOctober 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 152, Loop: Upper Pines
A good place to stay in the middle of the Yosemite valley, especially if you plan to walk to the Nevada falls.
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.