About Wawona Campground
Number of accommodations: 96
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2026 Season availability
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River Access
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- Potable Water
- Restrooms
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- General Store
- Waste Disposal
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- River Access
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Reviews (583)
What Guests Are Saying
Wawona Campground is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities, friendly staff, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for families and nature lovers. Campers appreciate its proximity to Yosemite and local amenities, along with the serene experience of camping alongside the river. While there are some minor concerns about noise and accessibility, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting the campground's charm and beauty.
What Guests Are Saying
Wawona Campground is well-maintained, featuring clean facilities, friendly staff, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for families and nature lovers. Campers appreciate its proximity to Yosemite and local amenities, along with the serene experience of camping alongside the river. While there are some minor concerns about noise and accessibility, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting the campground's charm and beauty.
Review Summary
YESSICA C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 016, Loop: A
Good location, near the Mariposa Grove and other sequoias trees. There is a nice river next to the campground where you can go swimming. Nice experience on general :)
Colin M
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 099, Loop: C
Really enjoyed our stay , me and my 2 sons , 8 & 11 yrs old . Clean bathrooms . The site is adjacent to the river β¦. Not crowded or loud .
Michael N
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 034, Loop: B
Site #34 was very clean. Table was a little lopsided. Only on men's toilet in the B loop working. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Jonathan H
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 057, Loop: C
Good site.
Isaac L
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 051, Loop: C
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
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 044, Loop: B
Had flush toilets, spacious campground, and great river access. Would stay here again.
Megan S
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 095, Loop: C
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!
Ryan B
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 015, Loop: A
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.
Joaquin T
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 031, Loop: B
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 :)
jessica c
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 021, Loop: A
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.
Location Wawona Campground
Address:
Po Box 577
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 Wawona. The campground is located 8 miles north of the South Entrance station on Highway 41, and 27 miles south of Yosemite Valley.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.5731 / -119.665
Elevation: 1784 feet
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: June 5, 2026
