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
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Pets and Policies
- 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
jason k
October 24, 2025
It’s great that all the amenities are close by and the shuttle bus is easily accessible.
Kion B
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Upper Pines
Good spot. A bit of a packed campground, but that's too be expected in somewhere like Yosemite. Close to bathrooms but not too close.
Kevin S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 160, Loop: Upper Pines
I have camped here many time before and the campground has not changed. Most of Yosemite is so over crowded in Spring Summer and Fall that it is difficult to find any peace and quiet. Fortunately, for those who are hardy enough to camp out, there is peace and quiet in Upper Pines. I saw a maintenance worker at the rest rooms each morning and the facilities were clean and the plumbing worked well. Pretty close to the shuttle bus stop. Easy walk to Happy Isles, Mist Trail and Mirror Lake trail. On this trip in October there was no sun in campsites until after 9:30 am. Temperatures overnight near freezing - bundle up!
Dave V
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Upper Pines
Didn’t catch the name married couple hosts but they were great. Very friendly and informative. Campgrounds very clean. Maintenance team came by and repaired the latch on the bear box. They had to drill out the rivets and left all the metal shavings in the box and on the ground. We had to clean up behind him. Besides that it was all good.
Alex N
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 182, Loop: Upper Pines
Centrally located, clean facilities, stellar experience.
jason k
October 24, 2025
It’s great that all the amenities are close by and the shuttle bus is easily accessible.
Kion B
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Upper Pines
Good spot. A bit of a packed campground, but that's too be expected in somewhere like Yosemite. Close to bathrooms but not too close.
Kevin S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 160, Loop: Upper Pines
I have camped here many time before and the campground has not changed. Most of Yosemite is so over crowded in Spring Summer and Fall that it is difficult to find any peace and quiet. Fortunately, for those who are hardy enough to camp out, there is peace and quiet in Upper Pines. I saw a maintenance worker at the rest rooms each morning and the facilities were clean and the plumbing worked well. Pretty close to the shuttle bus stop. Easy walk to Happy Isles, Mist Trail and Mirror Lake trail. On this trip in October there was no sun in campsites until after 9:30 am. Temperatures overnight near freezing - bundle up!
Dave V
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Upper Pines
Didn’t catch the name married couple hosts but they were great. Very friendly and informative. Campgrounds very clean. Maintenance team came by and repaired the latch on the bear box. They had to drill out the rivets and left all the metal shavings in the box and on the ground. We had to clean up behind him. Besides that it was all good.
Alex N
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 182, Loop: Upper Pines
Centrally located, clean facilities, stellar experience.
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