About Wawona Campground
Number of accommodations: 96
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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General Store
Restrooms
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
Elizabeth M
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: A
The campsites were a bit close in Loop A, but it was really nice being close to the river!
Kay C
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: A
We had a great time and memory at the NP, and appreciate the Rangers' kind support and advice!
Jessica T
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: B
We had sites 43B and 44B. There are 8 of us in my family so we needed two campsites. These sites were across the road from each other. Site 44B was very private and had limited parking. I should have gotten 43B and the campsite (30?) right below us on the loop. We had to either walk through the campsites below us or take a much longer walk around the loop to reach the bathroom. We only walked through the campsites when they were empty. We were very close to the river, and we walked down to it almost every afternoon to play in it. The campground was a quiet place to stay for four nights including over the weekend and was nice to return and relax at after exploring the other areas of Yosemite.
Jessica B
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: C
Wonderful campground. The river is such beautiful white noise at night. Very quieter. It is hard to believe 6 people could fit at sure 45c. We had 4 people and 2 tents and barely fit. Clean, well stocked restrooms.
Jesus P
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: A
Rangers were friendly. Other camp goers were pleasant
Lewis J
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: C
Clean.
Quiet.
Enough separation btwn. sites
Not packed in like sardines.
Cool Rangers on duty.
I loved this campground!
Bonnie G
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: C
Beautiful River-side camp site (51). Large spot for our 6 person tent plus plenty of space for the kids to play and explore. Clean flushing toilets with soap and water for handwashing. The only drawback is there are no showers in Wawona. The closest showers were in Oakhurst or Yosemite Valley. Wawona campsites were much more spacious compared to the ones we saw in Yosemite Valley. I would gladly camp here again if in Yosemite.
mike s
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: A
Wawona was grrreat!!! We were disappointed that we couldn't get a spot in the Valley, but Wawona was about a 25-minute drive and offered VERY pleasant camping experience next to a Merced River fork that was clear and jumpable. Our family had a blast, and even biked around the entire campground for added adventure! This is equally, if not better, location for exploring the Glacier point ridge.
Matilynn B
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: C
Honestly loved this campground! Our site was right by the river, which made for a beautiful and peaceful setting. The bear boxes were spacious and easily fit everything we needed to store. There was plenty of parking—enough for two cars per site—and most of the bathrooms had lights, which was a nice. While there weren’t any showers nearby, we rinsed off in the river and used the showers at Curry Village without any issues.
Matt K
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: C
Great spot by the river!
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 6, 2026
