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
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- 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
Chandresh P
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Upper Pines
Excellent campground, very shady which is great for summer but a bit chillier in Winter when I went. Bathrooms were clean and in working order. Hosts and other staff were very friendly and provided good information. Check in and out was smooth and hassle free.
Madeleine R
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: Upper Pines
The camp host Tony was amazing, went out of his way to make it so memorable for our two girls. He gets five stars!
The overall campground experience was just okay, I went to the middle of a national park to enjoy peace and quiet from civilization and everyone wanted to bring loud music and generators. I wasn’t the only one who felt this way, my neighbors were just as annoyed as I was. There is no power and everything for a reason, they shouldn’t allow generators. You go camp in the middle of the woods for peace. We even went in the off season just to avoid this and it didn’t go as planned.
Ted B
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Upper Pines
Everything was good. The staff was courteous. Bathrooms were clean. My only complaint was that the people camping next to us set there generator closest to our campsite. They did respect generator hours . And they never came outside! I know there is nothing you can do.
John H
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Upper Pines
Great site with easy access to Happy Isles and Curry Village from the back of the site. Two trees just right to hang a hammock.
Sara G
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Upper Pines
Host was very friendly and respectful of my site. Restroom was clean. Firepit and bear box were clean. I would love if there was an alternative to the large dumpster and trash truck for early morning noise.
Sara G
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Upper Pines
Host was very friendly and respectful of my site. Restroom was clean. Firepit and bear box were clean. I would love if there was an alternative to the large dumpster and trash truck for early morning noise.
Cecilia P
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: Upper Pines
This campground was very convenient, close to the visitor center, bus stops and stores for things you forget! Would definitely recommend!
Cecilia P
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: Upper Pines
This campground was very convenient, close to the visitor center, bus stops and stores for things you forget! Would definitely recommend!
steve w
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Upper Pines
Generator use right accross from my site ruined any solitude , nature sounds and peacefulness. Very loud and was put right next to access road. While there are time limits, those are when campers want to enjoy nature without a loud generator. Early morning, lunch and dusk is when it appears generators are allowed. Just awful experience!
PLEASE consider removing gererator use in this campground. The heated bathroom was nice to use. Also why no soap at sinks in bathrooms?
steve w
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Upper Pines
Generator use right accross from my site ruined any solitude , nature sounds and peacefulness. Very loud and was put right next to access road. While there are time limits, those are when campers want to enjoy nature without a loud generator. Early morning, lunch and dusk is when it appears generators are allowed. Just awful experience!
PLEASE consider removing gererator use in this campground. The heated bathroom was nice to use. Also why no soap at sinks in bathrooms?
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