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
Marsha L
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Upper Pines
This site was a good size for multiple tents. Bathroom was well maintained. The view was spectacular, particularly from my hammock. When I arrived there was an unusual amount of micro trash (wrappers and paper scraps) throughout the site. But, once that was cleaned up, it was great. Highly recommend.
Clarissa W
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 228, Loop: Upper Pines
This site is spacious with a decent amount of privacy, and it stays pretty quiet overall. There’s some shade during the day, not a lot, but not completely exposed either. T-Mobile has signal here, so you can make calls without issue. Overall, a really solid campsite.
Shawn M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Upper Pines
Great site near the river. On the smaller side, but neighbors were great and the host was very welcoming. Really can't go wrong in the valley. Restrooms were very clean and sites were well maintained. Perfect location for Valley hikes and cooling off in the river.
Shawn M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Upper Pines
Small Site very close to bathroom. Not really meant for tent camping, but could be done. We mostly parked there and had another site we used to gather in...one small camper used in this site. All was well maintained and the bathrooms were very well kept.
Shawn M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Upper Pines
Great site near the river. On the smaller side, but neighbors were great and the host was very welcoming. Really can't go wrong in the valley. Restrooms were very clean and sites were well maintained. Perfect location for Valley hikes and cooling off in the river.
Shawn M
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Upper Pines
Small Site very close to bathroom. Not really meant for tent camping, but could be done. We mostly parked there and had another site we used to gather in...one small camper used in this site. All was well maintained and the bathrooms were very well kept.
Michael W
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 181, Loop: Upper Pines
Nice layout, good policies...quiet, decent spacing, food management.
Terrible bathrooms tho...2 facilities stayed dark during our 48 hour stay and the toilets appeared to be overflowing (in the dark)
Michael W
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 181, Loop: Upper Pines
Nice layout, good policies...quiet, decent spacing, food management.
Terrible bathrooms tho...2 facilities stayed dark during our 48 hour stay and the toilets appeared to be overflowing (in the dark)
ANNA F
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 188, Loop: Upper Pines
Amazing campground and staff. The bathrooms were stocked and well maintained. This place is a little slice of heaven!
Arvind P
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: Upper Pines
Camp site 82 was perfect. Nice shed almost all day and still very open. Neighbor 81 was a friendly young couple with a very lovable 11 month baby… all the way from Netherlands. That was a pleasant experience since our own grandchildren are all adults now.
We both are in our eighties so it is somewhat difficult now. but we made it to the Vernon footbridge. We used to hike to Nevada falls every year. But we let go that since last year. The bus rides are wonderful and awe inspiring “Spirit of Yosemite” is wonderful to watch at the theater. All over a spiritual 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 4, 2026