Warning
GeneralUpper Pines will be closed from May 26 through June 8, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
Featured amenities
About Upper Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 236
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Sites & Availability
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Reviews (284)
Review Summary
Ted B
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Upper Pines
Everything was good. The staff was courteous. Bathrooms were clean. My only complaint was that the people camping next to us set there generator closest to our campsite. They did respect generator hours . And they never came outside! I know there is nothing you can do.
Madeleine R
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: Upper Pines
The camp host Tony was amazing, went out of his way to make it so memorable for our two girls. He gets five stars!
The overall campground experience was just okay, I went to the middle of a national park to enjoy peace and quiet from civilization and everyone wanted to bring loud music and generators. I wasn’t the only one who felt this way, my neighbors were just as annoyed as I was. There is no power and everything for a reason, they shouldn’t allow generators. You go camp in the middle of the woods for peace. We even went in the off season just to avoid this and it didn’t go as planned.
Chandresh P
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Upper Pines
Excellent campground, very shady which is great for summer but a bit chillier in Winter when I went. Bathrooms were clean and in working order. Hosts and other staff were very friendly and provided good information. Check in and out was smooth and hassle free.
Sara G
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Upper Pines
Host was very friendly and respectful of my site. Restroom was clean. Firepit and bear box were clean. I would love if there was an alternative to the large dumpster and trash truck for early morning noise.
Cecilia P
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: Upper Pines
This campground was very convenient, close to the visitor center, bus stops and stores for things you forget! Would definitely recommend!
steve w
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Upper Pines
Generator use right accross from my site ruined any solitude , nature sounds and peacefulness. Very loud and was put right next to access road. While there are time limits, those are when campers want to enjoy nature without a loud generator. Early morning, lunch and dusk is when it appears generators are allowed. Just awful experience!
PLEASE consider removing gererator use in this campground. The heated bathroom was nice to use. Also why no soap at sinks in bathrooms?
Hector G
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Upper Pines
Camp site to small needs to make bigger sizes
James D
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Upper Pines
Campsite 44 - I really enjoyed Upper Pines Campground. Site 44 was good but the paved pad was a little rough and not flat, so I needed to use my levelers. The restrooms were clean, although no handsoap is provided so used my own. I liked being so close to Curry Village for supplies, many hiking trails and sites to see. I'd like to say how grateful I am to the Rangers working the check in booth at Upper Pines Campground, a female and a male. They were both so nice and full of information. The female was extremely helpful and explained how to handle my food in my camper van. I had read so much about the Bears and she really put me at ease with all the information she passed on to me. I was so appreciative of her. She went above and beyond for sure. They both were very helpful and just made my whole experience that much better. Thank you Park Rangers.
Sam N
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Upper Pines
The campsites have food storage, fire pit/grill and a picknick table. Centrally located to a few trails and next to a shuttle stop.
Tim D
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Upper Pines
The sites parking areas is always filled with leafs and dirt.
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
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You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. |
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If arriving one or more days late, call (209) 372-8502; your reservation will be cancelled if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date. |
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You must check-in at the campground kiosk upon arrival. After-hours arrivals must sign-in and return to the kiosk to complete check-in the following morning or your reservation may be cancelled. |
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Bears and other wildlife live here! Food and toiletries must be properly stored 24 hours/day. Food storage lockers are provided in all campsites (35 inches deep x 43 inches wide x 28 inches high). Absolutely no food stored in vehicles. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. |
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There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites. A free dump station is located on-site along with potable water. |
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Road conditions can change at any time; before arrival, please call (209) 372-0200 for road and weather conditions inside Yosemite, and 1-800-427-ROAD for conditions outside the park. For additional park information, call (209) 372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Help Yosemite be a Zero Landfill park! Leave excess packaging at home. Use refillable propane bottles, water bottles, food containers and travel mugs. Place all of your recyclable waste in designated recycling containers. For more information go to: https://www.nps.gov/yose/getinvolved/zlf.htm |
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Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralUpper Pines will be closed from May 26 through June 8, 2026 for internal campground road construction.