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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

Featured amenities

General Store
Restrooms
River Access

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
Restrooms
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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

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

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.

Review Summary

4.5
583 reviews
5
68.3%
398
4
19.6%
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3
7.7%
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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.

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.

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

Rhiannon S

Verified

August 2, 2025 Stayed at: 040, Loop: B

1

Wawona site 40B is a shared site with the neighboring site. There was not really a good area to put up our tent - it was so sloped. The water is essentially inaccessible from this site as there is a steep slope to get down to it. We were about as far away from the bathrooms as you could be within this campground so bathroom trips either were planned by a long walk or a drive to go. We would not stay at this site again if we could help it.

Nadjet I

Verified

August 1, 2025 Stayed at: 086, Loop: C

5

Beautiful, shaded, spacious (can accommodate 2 tents easily)! The sound of the river at night is so relaxing! The drive to the valley was pleasant. Driving by the El Capitan meadow is breathtaking!
Drive to Glacier point, it is a must see!

Tess B

Verified

July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 027, Loop: A

4

The site was clean and flat but in direct sun in the afternoon. The bear box was especially hot, so I kept food in coolers in the trunk of my car during the day. I know it can’t be helped, the rains being what they are, but the ground was so hard it was difficult to stake my tent. Also, no one seemed to know where I could take a shower, and that information was not posted anywhere. Luckily, I knew from a guidebook that you can pay for a shower at Curry Village or Housekeeping Camp in the valley. Nearby Wawona Market was the closest place for ice and groceries.

Ferdinand A

Verified

July 30, 2025 Stayed at: 039, Loop: B

5

I chose Wawona Campground located inside the park because of access to drinking water and flush toilets, store/gift shop. I came via Hwy 41. It’s near Glacier Point for a great view of Half Dome. Trails abound including to the wilderness. Leave early and drive to El Capitan and other attractions.

Jen H

Verified

July 30, 2025 Stayed at: 072, Loop: C

5

Wawona Campground was my favorite! This trip stayed at Hodgdonand all 3 Pines Campground. Ranger was super friendly and knowledgeable. Site was awesome on the river! Can’t beat waking up to a water view! Very peaceful. Level site. Plenty of room for 23’ Class C RV + bike rack. Table, fire ring and bear box in appropriate spots. Trees for shade and hammocks. Floated on our tubes right in front of the site. It was fabulous! Bathrooms and water spigot nearby. Dump station and potable water was 2 miles outside the campground. Would have loved to have been able to fill my tank with potable water at the campground. Dump station was spacious, clean and included in the nightly rate.

Tinlay P

Verified

July 30, 2025 Stayed at: 042, Loop: B

1

Avoid site 042 B as its on a slope and had so much trouble sleeping switching all directions. I see other sites in uneven surface and dusty like ourd. Other than that no comment.

Kathleen L

Verified

July 29, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: A

5

The campground was nice and directly at the lake. Beautiful

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

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

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