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
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- 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
tisa z
VerifiedOctober 17, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 077, Loop: C
The facility was well kept. The bathrooms were clean and much better than some bathrooms at other sites. They were more than just port-a-potties. They even had mirrors and running water. They also had little toothbrushing stations out front. The location is beautiful and we enjoyed being out of the valley with all the commotion. NEGATIVES: The young man who "welcomed" us at the gate during our first sign-in was incredibly rude & unhelpful. He actually scowled at me and was irritated by my questions. The woman after him was really nice. Unfortunately, first impression are lasting. I didn't feel real welcome. Obviously improvements could be the addition of a shower and at night there was a little ruckus. Some guy had his generator on THE ENTIRE TIME EVEN DURING THE DAYLIGHT HOURS and another camper made a huge deal about it finally around 8PM which I can understand being right next door. That's highly irritating when you come to a camp for peace and quiet. The dumping stations were a little confusing to us. An addition of a couple more so we didn't have to walk way to the other side to dump food scraps/water waste would be great. And lastly, the reservation process was befuddling. There were obviously more than 1/4 of campsites not used but booked and they were prime spots. I would have loved the riverside lots. Im not sure what can be done when people don't show. We had booked a series of nights and were not able to book our first night at that same spot so we had to breakdown and move after the first night which was really annoying. The person who had booked that extra night never showed so we sat and watched the empty lot, slept in a car b/c we didn't want to set up a tent for one night, and were really inconvenienced when we could have spent the night there all along. I almost think if someone doesn't show for their first night a follow up call should be made by the park. BE COOL & CANCEL IF YOU PLAN ON NO SHOWING. Great experience. Highly recommend.
Sherry E
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 062, Loop: C
Wawona campground is a lovely place to camp! I wanted to spend the day in the Glacier Point area, hike up Sentinel Dome and enjoy the views of Yosemite Valley below. So it was nice to have a place to rest enjoy the river and trees at the end of the day.
Goldie N
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 β’ Stayed at: Group Camp, Loop: A
Everything is good but hate restroom is no light! It was not good to alone walking into restroom. No light! I asked ranger about that. She said donβt know!! Huh. Negative is restroom ππ»ππ»ππ»
Lucy S
VerifiedOctober 12, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 019, Loop: A
Very convenient location near southern yosemite attractions. Bathrooms, campsite, etc... clean and well serviced.
Madison D
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 082, Loop: C
Considering this is in Yosemite, that alone makes it wonderful. And if you donβt have a good time at this national park, youβre doing it wrong - it is amazing! That being said, this campsite has its cons. It is about 40-50 min away from Yosemite valley. You must travel on a very windy road, and I get quite car sick so this made traveling to and from the park to my site veryβ¦ not fun to say the least. If that doesnβt bother you, no biggie! There are also lots of people packed into a small area. Bathrooms are pretty good, clean. Flushing toilets are a plus. Bear box wasnβt cleaned out, and the site had some garbage. We cleaned before we left so hopefully itβs nicer for the next person!
Margaret A
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 021, Loop: A
Beautiful campground, great people. 5 stars except we had trouble getting level. Still would return!
Mike N
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 042, Loop: B
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Brad K
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 087, Loop: C
The only downside to this campground is the winding road to Yosemite valley. Its a bit of a trek. However, this site was quite good. Creekside was beautiful, bathrooms decent, and sites had decent space.
Jeremy S
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 009, Loop: A
This camp ground is an hours drive from the valley.
Bernadette M
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 061, Loop: C
We are very pleased staying in Wawona it was quite, clean and our camp site as near the river. and he bathroom was well maintained.
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
