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
Nicole C
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: C
Beautiful. Not a lot of privacy from neighboring sites, though. And several people just walked right through my campsite to see the river, which felt a little invasive and rude.
Elizabeth B
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: C
The Wawona Campground is a wonderful place to experience the grandeur of Yosemite. So much more spacious than the crowded Yosemite Valley area. Many Wawona campsites are right on the banks of the Merced River, providing a perfect place to sit and listen to the soothing sounds of the rushing waters.
James G
VerifiedMay 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: A
Excellent campground - very. Ice.
Gio O
VerifiedApril 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: C
We had such a great time! Right off the river, going to sleep to that sound was the best. Only a 40 min drive to Yosemite, and all the staff was friendly. Also bathroom are actually the best we’ve been to considering it’s camping. Will most definitely be back .
Laura W
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: B
The campsite was beautiful. The bathrooms are acceptable. The wastewater situation was confusing.
Jose P
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: Group Camp, Loop: A
Beautiful spot. The family loved it!
Johnny F
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: A
I believe this Experience is great for someone new to Yosemite. In addition It is a nice experience camping by the South fork of the Merced river. I would recommend this Camp!
Aravind N
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: C
Well maintained campground right by the Merced River. We had great weather on both nights we camped here, which made the experience magical.
Eric Z
VerifiedApril 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: A
We stayed in the A loop, closest to Wawona Road. It is less shaded than the others which was nice in April. Very peaceful with the river so close by, we never heard road noise. Wawona seems more peaceful than the campgrounds in the main valley, though you have to drive 30-45 minutes to get to the valley. Wawona has some nice waterfalls and trails, and Mariposa Grove is close by. The bathrooms were old but clean. The men’s bathroom nearest our campsite did not have lights at night, which meantn i had to walk a ways to use a bathroom with lights or wear a headlamp. I would stay here again.
Kim L
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: C
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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
