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.
Campground Amenities
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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
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!
America R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 200, Loop: Upper Pines
Our campsite was #200 and the site was well maintained, however be aware the site has no shade and while we didn’t see any bears be aware of the squirrels who are not scared to come close for food. Bathrooms were close by and clean. Host was super sweet and answered all our questions upon check in. The campground is walkable to Mist trail/Nevada falls and curry village. I was extremely surprised a lot of sites were empty knowing how hard it is to book these campgrounds :( overall we enjoyed our stay and would come back here again.
Daniel C
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Upper Pines
Overall great experience at the campground. Only thing that was not great is the people that use the handicap parking for the most trail. About 75% of the cars there did not have placards. It was located across the street from our site. Half the people would walk right down the middle of our campground to go use the restroom. The people actually camping on site were great. Tourists visiting the park for the day not soo much.
Subramaniam V
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Upper Pines
Easy check-in, friendly staff and clean bathroom. Appreciate the camp crew for maintaining the bathroom clean.
Richardson Victor M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 219, Loop: Upper Pines
Gostei do camping, fomos de motor home, de 22 pés, vaga não era grande, mas era plana. As outras vagas eram muito próximas. Os banheiro eram bons, limpos, mas não contam com chuveiros.
America R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 200, Loop: Upper Pines
Our campsite was #200 and the site was well maintained, however be aware the site has no shade and while we didn’t see any bears be aware of the squirrels who are not scared to come close for food. Bathrooms were close by and clean. Host was super sweet and answered all our questions upon check in. The campground is walkable to Mist trail/Nevada falls and curry village. I was extremely surprised a lot of sites were empty knowing how hard it is to book these campgrounds :( overall we enjoyed our stay and would come back here again.
Daniel C
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Upper Pines
Overall great experience at the campground. Only thing that was not great is the people that use the handicap parking for the most trail. About 75% of the cars there did not have placards. It was located across the street from our site. Half the people would walk right down the middle of our campground to go use the restroom. The people actually camping on site were great. Tourists visiting the park for the day not soo much.
Subramaniam V
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Upper Pines
Easy check-in, friendly staff and clean bathroom. Appreciate the camp crew for maintaining the bathroom clean.
Richardson Victor M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 219, Loop: Upper Pines
Gostei do camping, fomos de motor home, de 22 pés, vaga não era grande, mas era plana. As outras vagas eram muito próximas. Os banheiro eram bons, limpos, mas não contam com chuveiros.
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