About Wawona Campground
Number of accommodations: 96
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Reviews (570)
What Guests Are Saying
Wawona Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly rangers and a beautiful riverside location, making it ideal for family camping. Many visitors appreciated the spacious and private campsites, along with the accessibility to nearby hiking trails and swimming areas. While some campers noted issues with noise from nearby roads and ranger interactions, the overall experience was positive, with multiple guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Wawona Campground offers a clean, well-maintained environment with friendly rangers and a beautiful riverside location, making it ideal for family camping. Many visitors appreciated the spacious and private campsites, along with the accessibility to nearby hiking trails and swimming areas. While some campers noted issues with noise from nearby roads and ranger interactions, the overall experience was positive, with multiple guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Lexington G
VerifiedMarch 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: A
clean bathrooms running water the grounds were quite rocky but nothing my sleeping pad couldn't handle definitely will stay again if i had the chance
Lorraine V
VerifiedMarch 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: A
Wawona Campground was good. We were right next to the Merced River. The problem we encountered at our Yosemite stay was twofold; Horsetail Falls barely had any water in it which made seeing Firefall next to impossible & after taking the shuttle back to our parking spot we had an hours drive in the dark on unfamiliar roads. Last year in our attempt to see Firefall we entered the park in a long line only to be turned back around because of a rock fall. Maybe it’s not meant to be?
Romelio R
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: A
Campground was awesome. A bit disappointed to learn that only one section was open. No wonder it was very difficult to book the sites. The generator hours do not make any sense. Forces me to run my generator unnecessarily due to being limited to certain hours. 7 am seems a bit early. Most people are still sleeping but that is one of the only times I can run my generator, I felt bad for some of the nearby campers. I only needed to run the generator to recharge the batteries in my RV. The ranger was very friendly and helpful. She was awesome. She gave me advice concerning the roads and the weather. It was February and I was afraid of snow on the roads but it did not snow when we were there. The sites are very unlevel. Would recommend this campground.
Cheyenne N
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: A
Loved this campsite!! About 45 minutes from the valley. I loved how the Merced river flows right next to the campsite so my family was able to explore! Can’t wait to come back.
J Michael D
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: A
Nice location next to the river. If you are lucky enough to get one of level sites, I wasn't, it would be better. All the water was shut off, I guess for the winter, so be sure you bring enough for your needs. The bathrooms are heated but no lights so challenging at night.
Adriana A
February 22, 2024
Being next to a body a water was nice! I love camping, I just don't like people who don't know camping etiquette with their flashlights in the middle of the night shining into our tent.
Ron T
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: Group Camp, Loop: A
Boy Scout snow camping was fantastic!!
Catherine B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: C
Our site was right on the Merced river - cold to swim in, but beautiful. The campground has clean bathrooms with sinks and flush toilets. There are also a few water spigots around the campground. There is a nearby dump station with water fill-up if you have a camper/trailer. Staff are friendly and helpful. This campground is about an hour's drive from the valley. It is a scenic drive, but windy - take it slow if you are prone to motion sickness.
Adam D
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2024 • Stayed at: Group Camp, Loop: A
Amazing experience and fun campsite would recommend again
Jean Louis C
November 14, 2023
A very nice place along the river, very calm at this period of the year, with many places available. Excellent spot to visit the south part of the park, starting of course with Mariposa Grove.
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
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You are responsible for reading the following information and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. |
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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. |
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Bear Habitat! Food and toiletries must be stored in provided food lockers (35"Dx43"Wx28"H) 24 hours a day. Absolutely NO food or scented items stored in vehicles. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. |
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Potable water at the dump station (located one mile south of the campground) is only available during summer months. |
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Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited |
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For additional park information, call (209)372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose |
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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. |
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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 |
