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
Shahid B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 083, Loop: C
This is a great campground. Superb location and very good facilities.
Kathryn H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 082, Loop: C
Well taken care of, beautiful destination!
Maggie R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: C
A beautiful campground along the Merced River! Very peaceful. My only complaint is that NO ONE needs to burn campfires when it's over 80 degrees! It makes other people sick from the smoke combined with the heat!
This beautiful campground deserves to be treated with respect.
ben m
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 083, Loop: C
nice campsite. very peaceful
Jeff W
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 040, Loop: B
Primitive sites are great. Snagged one close to the river. Neighbors had way too many campers over the stated limit so that took away some of the enjoyment. But the trees and wildflowers were beautiful. Wawona and the Mariposa grove of sequoias arenβt far away at all. Worth visiting. Slightly less crowded than the valley. About a 30-45 minute drive from the main part of the valley. Well managed. Bathrooms were clean and functional. Friendly staff. Wish there was a better way to enforce the campsite person limit. But overall a relaxing and enjoyable camping experience!
Ann B
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: B
Campground was in a great location. Sites were well maintained.
Carl J
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 072, Loop: C
A large relatively spacious campground. Our site was right on the river. Itβs well away from the crowds of the Valley. The Big Trees are a short drive. You can access the Glacier Pt Rd pretty quickly. And if you want to spend a day I. The Valley, thatβs easy. Very quiet morning and night
Monse A
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 090, Loop: C
The only issue was that we got reservations for two days, but in a different sites other than that it was ok
Kyle B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 084, Loop: C
If I'm being honest, packed campgrounds in the heart of busy national parks aren't exactly my cup of tea, but as far as that kind of high-density camping experience is concerned, you can't do better than Wawona. It's stunning. The whole campground is wonderfully laid out, relatively quiet (quieter as you get away from the road), and the facilities are clean, functional, and equitably distributed throughout. Flush toilets, fresh water spigots, bear lockers at every site, and bearproof dumpsters every few dozen feet. The staff was great too. We had a wonderful time, and I would return to Wawona before any of the campgrounds in the valley in a heartbeat.
Wolfgang P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 067, Loop: C
So nice! We HAVE Bern in loop C whichbhas such a great possibility to go for a swim in the Rover.
Would always prefer Wawona over the Valley campgrounds
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
