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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
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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
Robert R
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Upper Pines
Very nice campground in btw. large trees.
Shirley G
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Upper Pines
Robert R
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Upper Pines
Very nice campground in btw. large trees.
Shirley G
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Upper Pines
Cameron V
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 215, Loop: Upper Pines
This was easily the worst campsite we’ve stayed at, and honestly, it shouldn’t even be listed as an official site in its current setup. You’re right next to the trash cans, only about 5 ft from the bathrooms, and the bear box isn’t even in the site - it’s basically in the next one over. Because of how close it is to the bathrooms, people are constantly walking straight past you and right through the site to get there. It made it really uncomfortable to even hang out at our own spot, to the point where my family and I tried to stay away as much as possible.
At night, the bathroom lights are so bright that it’s almost impossible to get a proper night’s sleep. The campground really needs to do more to make this area usable. A designated walking path to the bathrooms would keep people from cutting through the sites, and adding a trellis or natural barrier around the bathroom area would give the nearby sites at least some privacy.
If you’re looking for any level of peace or a typical camping experience, I’d strongly recommend picking a different site. The rest of the campground may be great, but this particular spot just doesn’t work for a relaxing stay.
Cameron V
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 215, Loop: Upper Pines
This was easily the worst campsite we’ve stayed at, and honestly, it shouldn’t even be listed as an official site in its current setup. You’re right next to the trash cans, only about 5 ft from the bathrooms, and the bear box isn’t even in the site - it’s basically in the next one over. Because of how close it is to the bathrooms, people are constantly walking straight past you and right through the site to get there. It made it really uncomfortable to even hang out at our own spot, to the point where my family and I tried to stay away as much as possible.
At night, the bathroom lights are so bright that it’s almost impossible to get a proper night’s sleep. The campground really needs to do more to make this area usable. A designated walking path to the bathrooms would keep people from cutting through the sites, and adding a trellis or natural barrier around the bathroom area would give the nearby sites at least some privacy.
If you’re looking for any level of peace or a typical camping experience, I’d strongly recommend picking a different site. The rest of the campground may be great, but this particular spot just doesn’t work for a relaxing stay.
John M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: Upper Pines
Loved this site! Set up a hammock between two trees with a view of half dome. Parking spot is very flat, many bathrooms all clean. Short walk to curry village and trailheads. Amazing!!
Lucy L
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Upper Pines
I love this campsite! Beautiful sites, close to the river and shuttle pickups, running water and bathrooms. Wonderful spot
Courtney S
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: Upper Pines
Close to the Mist trail, nice tree coverage, overall great place to stay!
John M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: Upper Pines
Loved this site! Set up a hammock between two trees with a view of half dome. Parking spot is very flat, many bathrooms all clean. Short walk to curry village and trailheads. Amazing!!
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