Wawona Campground

Campsites in C-Loop along river.
Wawona campsite along the river
Ponderosa Pine Tree in Campground
Campsite B-Loop fire ring, table and food locker.
Campsite in C-Loop

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

96 total sites

RV Sites

52 sites

Tent Sites

44 sites

About Wawona Campground

Wawona Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The site is situated at the southern end of the park, 27 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley, at an elevation of 4000 feet.  Wawona was home to the park's headquarters in 1904 and historic structures still stand today. The majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is just a short drive away. Within Yosemite, visitors gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area and much more. When on reservation, Wawona campsites are available to reserve up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. For example, on January 15, arrival dates for the period May 15 to June 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full arrival date window would be from the campground open date to June 14.   Reservation Tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. (PST) release time. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov.  Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates 

Number of accommodations: 96

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 25

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
  • Waste Disposal
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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96 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
002, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
003, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
004, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
008, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 009, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 010, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 011, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 012, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
014, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 015, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 016, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 017, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 018, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 019, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
020, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 021, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 022, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 023, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 024, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 025, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 026, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
027, Loop: A Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 028, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 029, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 030, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
031, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 032, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 033, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
034, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
035, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 036, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 037, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 038, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
039, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 040, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
041, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
042, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 043, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
044, Loop: B Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
045, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
046, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
047, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
048, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
049, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
050, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
051, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 052, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 053, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 054, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 055, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 056, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 057, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 058, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 059, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 060, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 061, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 062, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 063, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 064, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 065, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 066, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 067, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 068, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 069, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 070, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 071, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 072, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 073, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 074, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 075, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 076, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 077, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
078, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
079, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
080, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
081, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
082, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
083, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
🚐 084, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
085, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
086, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
087, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
088, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
089, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
090, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
091, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
092, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
093, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
094, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
095, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
096, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
097, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
098, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
099, Loop: C Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Group Camp, Loop: A Tent
30 guests · Campfire

Reviews (756)

What Guests Are Saying

Wawona Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting near the Merced River, making it ideal for swimming and enjoying nature. The friendly and helpful park rangers enhance the experience, providing informative ranger talks in the evenings. While some sites are close together and noise can occasionally be an issue, the overall cleanliness and maintenance of facilities contribute positively to visitors' experiences.

Review Summary

4.5
756 reviews
5
67.6%
511
4
19.2%
145
3
8.5%
64
2
3.3%
25
1
1.5%
11

J Michael D

Verified

February 24, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: A

2

Nice location next to the river. If you are lucky enough to get one of level sites, I wasn't, it would be better. All the water was shut off, I guess for the winter, so be sure you bring enough for your needs. The bathrooms are heated but no lights so challenging at night.

Adriana A

February 22, 2024

5

Being next to a body a water was nice! I love camping, I just don't like people who don't know camping etiquette with their flashlights in the middle of the night shining into our tent.

Ron T

Verified

January 22, 2024 Stayed at: Group Camp, Loop: A

5

Boy Scout snow camping was fantastic!!

Catherine B

Verified

January 15, 2024 Stayed at: 074, Loop: C

5

Our site was right on the Merced river - cold to swim in, but beautiful. The campground has clean bathrooms with sinks and flush toilets. There are also a few water spigots around the campground. There is a nearby dump station with water fill-up if you have a camper/trailer. Staff are friendly and helpful. This campground is about an hour's drive from the valley. It is a scenic drive, but windy - take it slow if you are prone to motion sickness.

Adam D

Verified

January 14, 2024 Stayed at: Group Camp, Loop: A

5

Amazing experience and fun campsite would recommend again

Jean Louis C

November 14, 2023

5

A very nice place along the river, very calm at this period of the year, with many places available. Excellent spot to visit the south part of the park, starting of course with Mariposa Grove.

Sigurd R

Verified

November 10, 2023 Stayed at: 036, Loop: B

4

We had a wonderful stay at Wawona even if it was already quite chilly at night. You can easily reach Glacier Point road + Yosemite Valley and on the other side take nice hikes at Wawona and/or Mariposa Grove.
We did. the hike to Mariposa Grove starting at parking as the shuttle did not operate. It was a marvellous hike!

November 8, 2023

4

Beautiful campground with great views of the river. We came in late October and by this time it was very cold with most restrooms and water taps closed. It’s unfortunate that we were staying in the B loop, yet the restrooms and taps there were closed. However, the tap and restrooms were open near the entrance by the A loop. Additionally, if you stay in B loop, the sites aren’t very level, however they are still beautiful. A loop is flat.

Frederique B

Verified

November 3, 2023 Stayed at: 041, Loop: B

5

Beautiful campground near the river. Wawona area is a quiet area compared to the Yosemite valley. Loop A near the main access road to the park. Loops B and C more suitable for tents.

Brittney H

Verified

October 31, 2023 Stayed at: 036, Loop: B

5

Absolutely loved this location in the campground. Only thing i would hope for, is for the speed limit to be enforced better. The campsites ar3 close to the road and people drive fast

Location Wawona Campground

Address:
Po Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States

Elevation: 1784 feet

Distance to downtown

59 mi drive to downtown Yosemite National Park (over 1 hr (103 min))

Policies & Rules

General

  • You are responsible for reading the following information and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment.
  • If arriving one or more days late, call (209) 375-9535; your reservation will be cancelled if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date.
  • Bear Habitat! Food and toiletries must be stored in provided food lockers. Absolutely NO food or scented items stored in vehicles. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters.
  • Potable water at the dump station (located one mile south of the campground) is only available during summer months.
  • Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited
  • For additional park information, call (209)372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose
  • 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.
  • Help Yosemite be a Zero Landfill park! Leave excess packaging at home. Use refillable water and propane 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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Last updated: September 12, 2026

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