About Wawona Campground
Number of accommodations: 96
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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River Access
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
On Site Services
- General Store
- Waste Disposal
Water Access
- 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
Emma p
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
Site 37 was beautiful. On the river and reasonably private for Yosemite. Loop B seemed quiet compared to the other loops.
Alexis F
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: Group Camp, Loop: A
Great place
Phillip L
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: C
Campsite 93 was great. Fairly flat for a large tent. Not super close to the next campsite and quick access to two restrooms that were well kept.
Jana L
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: C
We had a very good experience and great time here. Perhaps one tip I wish I had known- bring a biggish bowl for washing the dishes. You are not allowed to rinse dishes under faucets. You are supposed to scrape all rests of food into trash and then rinse the dishes and wipe them and dump the water into toilets, NOT on on ground. I really liked the rules, I think its great to keep the campground safe and clean and most importanty keep the wildlife safe.
Martha M
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: C
Best experience ever!!
Eric K
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: C
Rangers, campers and animals were all very well behaved. We are glad to have experienced staying in Wawona.
Vanessa B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: C
Wawona campground is fantastic. The Merced River runs through the side of it which allows for tubing and swimming. There are some “beach spots” which are great for kids. Some great swimming parts of the river you’ll need to hike to get to but majority of the river is easily accessible. This campground is more dispersed than in the valley. Only Verizon carriers have signal. There is the town of Wawona that is 6 min drive away where they have a local market for groceries and wifi at the library if needed. The restrooms were decent, and rangers were very nice. We cannot wait to go back!
Valeriia S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
Campground is small and clean. Public restrooms were in a good condition. Water stations are available
Carol M
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: C
I thought the campsite was very good with a large shaded tree. However, what concerned me were the campers across from me in site 61 or 62 (I was in 57) who had 3 vehicles and more than 6 campers, including teenagers and small children which is against the campground rules. They also had 3 large tent and a large trailer that they carried all their equipment in as well. I think you should be more closely monitoring the sites to see that campers are following the rules. There were other campsites nearby that also had more than 6 campers. I am wondering why you don't have a supervisor who stays on site if needed. I believe they have one in the valley campgrounds. I did appreciate that the campground was quiet at night.
Vera J
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: C
Wonderful! Great site, right by the river. Clean bathrooms, didn’t feel too crowded although the camp was full. It was our first camping experience and we’ll do it 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
