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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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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
Melanie H
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 196, Loop: Upper Pines
Best location for park access and camping
Melanie H
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 196, Loop: Upper Pines
Best location for park access and camping
Jason H
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Upper Pines
Good site, level pad side to side. 16ft travel trailer and full size truck fit no problem. Easy to pull past and back into. Lots of tree cover makes good shade, blocks all light for solar. Open space in the trees approx 50ft behind the site for allows for partially blocked Starlink signal.
The dumpster is right next to this site, so expect early morning and late night trash run sounds. Doesn't puddle during high rain events. I would grab this site again if available.
Jason H
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Upper Pines
Good site, level pad side to side. 16ft travel trailer and full size truck fit no problem. Easy to pull past and back into. Lots of tree cover makes good shade, blocks all light for solar. Open space in the trees approx 50ft behind the site for allows for partially blocked Starlink signal.
The dumpster is right next to this site, so expect early morning and late night trash run sounds. Doesn't puddle during high rain events. I would grab this site again if available.
Charles T
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Upper Pines
We camp in upper pines campground year after year and this will be our last year. Yosemite is happy to take our money for the camp site but they won’t invest in the upkeep of the campground. The roads are in shambles, the blacktop at each campsite is broken up and lifted by the roots and drainage in the campground is awful. Our campsite flooded along with many many others and I had to dig a canal for the water to drain out of the space. This is taxation without representation and we are fed up with it.
Charles T
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Upper Pines
We camp in upper pines campground year after year and this will be our last year. Yosemite is happy to take our money for the camp site but they won’t invest in the upkeep of the campground. The roads are in shambles, the blacktop at each campsite is broken up and lifted by the roots and drainage in the campground is awful. Our campsite flooded along with many many others and I had to dig a canal for the water to drain out of the space. This is taxation without representation and we are fed up with it.
Alexandre U
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Upper Pines
great situation for trails but location too close in my opinion
Alexandre U
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Upper Pines
great situation for trails but location too close in my opinion
grace m
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Upper Pines
Overall experience here was great. The campground itself was well maintained, amenities available as listed, with extra comfort/convenience found in the heated bathrooms during winter. Rangers at check-in were very welcoming & available to campers. Also informative about current conditions & animal activity. Site itself is convenient (more or less a 5 min drive to visitor center), at the same time far enough from crowds to camp in silence. Service can be variable, but basic phone calls/text wasn’t an issue for us. Definitely would come back again!
Peter F
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: Upper Pines
The campsites are a bit cramped, but they offer some shade thanks to the many tall pine trees. The campground is mostly in pretty good shape and can accommodate most long RV and trailers. There's sufficient trash bins for disposals. Overall it was a pleasant stay.
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