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About Upper Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 236
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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
Antonios S
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 105, Loop: Upper Pines
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Jeff O
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 234, Loop: Upper Pines
William B
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 094, Loop: Upper Pines
We camp at Yosemite every year, and alway enjoy the beauty and grandeur of this magnificent park. However, the condition of Upper Pines campground is an embarrassment. This campground alone brings in more than 2 millions dollars in camping fees each year, but nothing has been done in the 30 years we have been going there to fix the crumbling roadways and camping pads in the campground. Other national parks, such as Lassen Volcanic NP have routinely repaved their campground roads and camping pads, with much less damage and many millions fewer visitors. The campers that support this campground with their millions of dollars each year deserve to be shown more respect by Yosemite management. FIX THIS CAMPGROUND!
Allison M
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: Upper Pines
Absolutely stunning views from the campsite. Clean and efficient and all around gorgeous campground.
Ashley W
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 185, Loop: Upper Pines
It was a great experience. Our family loved it. No complaints. The rangers were super nice and helpful. Itβs right next to curry village where you can buy firewood and other groceries if you need them.
William B
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 094, Loop: Upper Pines
We camp at Yosemite every year, and alway enjoy the beauty and grandeur of this magnificent park. However, the condition of Upper Pines campground is an embarrassment. This campground alone brings in more than 2 millions dollars in camping fees each year, but nothing has been done in the 30 years we have been going there to fix the crumbling roadways and camping pads in the campground. Other national parks, such as Lassen Volcanic NP have routinely repaved their campground roads and camping pads, with much less damage and many millions fewer visitors. The campers that support this campground with their millions of dollars each year deserve to be shown more respect by Yosemite management. FIX THIS CAMPGROUND!
Antonios S
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 105, Loop: Upper Pines
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Jeff O
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 234, Loop: Upper Pines
Allison M
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: Upper Pines
Absolutely stunning views from the campsite. Clean and efficient and all around gorgeous campground.
Ashley W
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 185, Loop: Upper Pines
It was a great experience. Our family loved it. No complaints. The rangers were super nice and helpful. Itβs right next to curry village where you can buy firewood and other groceries if you need them.
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.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026