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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

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

Sites & Availability

96 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
014, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 017, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
020, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 023, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
027, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
031, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
034, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
035, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
039, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
041, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
042, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
044, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
045, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
046, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
047, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
048, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
049, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
050, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
051, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 053, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 055, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 056, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 057, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 058, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 059, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
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🚐 060, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 062, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 063, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 064, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 065, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 066, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 067, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 068, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 069, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 070, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 071, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 072, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 073, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 074, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 075, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 076, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 077, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
078, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
079, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
080, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
081, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
082, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
083, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 084, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
085, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
086, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
087, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
088, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
089, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
090, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
091, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
092, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
093, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
094, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
095, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
096, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
097, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
098, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
099, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
Group Camp, Loop: A
30 guests · Campfire
$75.00
/ per night

Reviews (570)

What Guests Are Saying

Wawona Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly rangers and a beautiful riverside location, making it ideal for family camping. Many visitors appreciated the spacious and private campsites, along with the accessibility to nearby hiking trails and swimming areas. While some campers noted issues with noise from nearby roads and ranger interactions, the overall experience was positive, with multiple guests expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
570 reviews
5
68.2%
389
4
19.5%
111
3
7.7%
44
2
3.2%
18
1
1.4%
8

Jonathan H

Verified

August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 057, Loop: C

5

Good site.

Isaac L

Verified

August 13, 2025 Stayed at: 051, Loop: C

5

Great campsite! It's right in-between two sites, but super spacious/spread out and you can walk down to the river right from the site. We went mid-June on weekdays and our neighbors were always quiet/kept to their area. It would get hot (but not unbearable) and very cold at night!!

However, the river access right in front is more of the rougher part of the river (fast with lots of rocks), as opposed to further downstream where the water is very calm. I preferred it in the end though because the water was like white noise and definitely a lesser chance of mosquitoes. There was also good shade since there were tall trees right next to the bear box/table/firepit.

The campgrounds itself are sooo peaceful and calm, bathrooms were extremely clean (from our campsite it was only a short walk across the road) and they're regular toilets!

Driving into the valley took about 45 minutes one-way, but the trip is beautiful. TIP: If you need free wifi, head to the Wawona Library down the road. Even if it's closed you can get wifi if you're in the parking lot. :)

Best first Yosemite trip ever!!

Chasen K

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 044, Loop: B

5

Had flush toilets, spacious campground, and great river access. Would stay here again.

Ryan B

Verified

August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: A

4

The campsite was nice, with a fire pit and a picnic table, although our site was not completely level. There were no showers on the camping. The restrooms were not so clean. Good location, about a 10 min drive to the mariposa grove, and 40 min to the Yosemite Valley. We saw some shooting stars aswell.

Megan S

Verified

August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 095, Loop: C

5

Wawona campground was amazing! We loved how it was close enough to see all the sights but still be on our own little secluded campground. The bear boxes had plentyyyyy of space which was great!

jessica c

Verified

August 7, 2025 Stayed at: 021, Loop: A

5

We enjoyed our stay here. The campsites were clean and well maintained. There were no showers at this campground if I recall correctly. We stayed in a trailer comfortably. Generator hours are limited and intermittent. I respect that because it allows for the sounds of nature to be enjoyed. There were campers who did not comply and ran generators all day. Roads were narrow. The river was beautiful but very cold. All campsites are just a short walk to the river. If you can get a riverfront campsite, you can sleep to the sound of the water. The drive to the valley was about 35 minutes. The drive to the market, gas station, visitors center and dump station was about 5 minutes or less. Mariposa Grove was about 10 or 15 minutes away and offered easy access trails to view the beautiful sequoias. The shuttle system here was by far the best of all in Yosemite. Overall, I really liked it here. I would definitely stay here again.

Joaquin T

Verified

August 7, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: B

5

Loved being next to the river. My site (B31) wasn't very roof top tent friendly, but no problem if you have levelers if you're planning to car/RV camp. The site and campgrounds themselves are awesome. Say hi to your neighbors :)

Joshua L

Verified

August 5, 2025 Stayed at: 092, Loop: C

3

Worst parking size in wawana. Every other site you could fit 3 super duty ford f150s this one could barely fit a mailbu and a rouge move a few rocks out since the rest of site has a lot of space. There are rocks stuck in the ground by the tilted bear box and next to the fire pit and picnic table because its disrespectful to move them since the ancient natives sat on those rocks many moons ago but aside from the half of it is in shade and far away enough from the highway.

Rocio E

Verified

August 4, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: A

1

The site is uneven and you could only park on the edge of the street. Very uncomfortable

Skyler S

Verified

August 4, 2025 Stayed at: 085, Loop: C

5

Decently spaced out. Clean roads and friendly rangers. Bathrooms are very very clean and instructions for the bear locker were thorough. Additionally, if you really need access to your devices, the cell service there is near-perfect.

Location Wawona Campground

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

Latitude & Longitude: 37.5731 / -119.665

Elevation: 1784 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

You are responsible for reading the following information and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment.

General

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.

General

Bear Habitat! Food and toiletries must be stored in provided food lockers (35"Dx43"Wx28"H) 24 hours a day. Absolutely NO food or scented items stored in vehicles. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters.

General

Potable water at the dump station (located one mile south of the campground) is only available during summer months.

General

Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited

General

For additional park information, call (209)372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose

General

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.

General

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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