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
Hiking
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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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
Keith P
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 143, Loop: Upper Pines
1st time being able to secure a site here. Although the sites are close together, we found the atmosphere to be quiet and overall it did not disappoint
Clay H
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: Upper Pines
Awesome location in Yosemite Valley. Great views everywhere.
Brenda H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: Upper Pines
Nice sized campsite and surroundings. Very good location. Liked the newer bear lockers. Reservation Alerts very helpful to acquire a campsite when cancelations occur.
Augustin W
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: Upper Pines
Great spot for the Upper Pines campground being near the trails, but this site is not intended for a tent at all. Wife and I had to locate a spot level enough for our tent, the whole site did not have level ground, and also the site had so many rocks protruding out of the ground which made it even harder to set up our tent and to even drive the stakes into the ground. Plus no shade, it’s wide open. This site needs some major work.
Brenda H
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: Upper Pines
Nice sized campsite and surroundings. Very good location. Liked the newer bear lockers. Reservation Alerts very helpful to acquire a campsite when cancelations occur.
Augustin W
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: Upper Pines
Great spot for the Upper Pines campground being near the trails, but this site is not intended for a tent at all. Wife and I had to locate a spot level enough for our tent, the whole site did not have level ground, and also the site had so many rocks protruding out of the ground which made it even harder to set up our tent and to even drive the stakes into the ground. Plus no shade, it’s wide open. This site needs some major work.
dianne m
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: Upper Pines
I love this campground. Gorgeous location. Sites are awesome. Rangers are super nice. Clean well stocked bathrooms.
dianne m
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: Upper Pines
I love this campground. Gorgeous location. Sites are awesome. Rangers are super nice. Clean well stocked bathrooms.
Christine C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper Pines
was lucky enough to score this campsite, the night before we hiked half dome,. what a treat! this campsite was PERFECT!
Christine C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Upper Pines
was lucky enough to score this campsite, the night before we hiked half dome,. what a treat! this campsite was PERFECT!
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