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Wawona Campground

Campsites in C-Loop along river.
Wawona campsite along the river
Ponderosa Pine Tree in Campground
Campsite B-Loop fire ring, table and food locker.
Campsite in C-Loop

About Wawona Campground

Wawona Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The site is situated at the southern end of the park, 27 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley, at an elevation of 4000 feet.  Wawona was home to the park's headquarters in 1904 and historic structures still stand today. The majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is just a short drive away. Within Yosemite, visitors gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area and much more. When on reservation, Wawona campsites are available to reserve up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. For example, on January 15, arrival dates for the period May 15 to June 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full arrival date window would be from the campground open date to June 14.   Reservation Tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. (PST) release time. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov.  Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates 

Number of accommodations: 96

Seasonal information

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 25

Sites & Availability

96 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
014, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
020, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
027, Loop: A
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: A
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
031, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
034, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
035, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
039, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
041, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
042, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: B
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
044, Loop: B
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
045, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
046, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
047, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
048, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
049, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
050, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
051, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 053, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 055, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 056, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 057, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 058, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 059, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 060, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 062, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 063, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 064, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 065, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 066, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 067, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 068, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 069, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 070, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 071, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 072, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 073, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 074, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 075, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 076, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 077, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
078, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
079, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
080, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
081, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
082, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
083, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 084, Loop: C
No Hookups
$36.00
/ per night
085, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
086, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
087, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
088, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
089, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
090, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
091, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
092, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
093, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
094, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
095, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
096, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
097, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
098, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
099, Loop: C
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
Group Camp, Loop: A
30 guests · Campfire
$75.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.5
570 reviews
5
68.2%
389
4
19.5%
111
3
7.7%
44
2
3.2%
18
1
1.4%
8

brian c

Verified

October 19, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: A

3

Overall campsite was not bad. Clean bath room, good location near yosemite and river right next to it. But the site we were in was next to major hwy hence very noice with car traffic. Almost like tenting in car pool lane. So get the site away from the road

Laurent L

Verified

October 18, 2025 Stayed at: 064, Loop: C

4

Notre emplacement était très bien (064), mais nous sommes passés devant pas mal d'emplacements très étroit. On est un peu les uns sur les autres par rapport aux autres campings que nous avons fait. Certains sont en bords de chemin (passage constant), très proche des WC ou des poubelles et ils sont calibrés tout juste pour la taille (avec notre RV de 25 ft nous avons eu du mal à ne pas dépasser sur la route, même après avoir correctement manœuvré).

Mark V

Verified

October 17, 2025 Stayed at: 023, Loop: A

5

Volunteers were very helpful and kind. Restrooms were clean and campsites well presented. We hope to return some day.

Stephanie D

Verified

October 16, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: A

3

The location of the campground is perfect, away from the hustle and bustle of the valley but close enough that it doesn’t take long to drive in. Sound sensitive folks just be aware if your site is close to the main road you will hear cars all night & it can be fairly loud.

Damon R

Verified

October 15, 2025 Stayed at: 069, Loop: C

5

Regardless of the shutdown, camp staff was extremely helpful and available. Outstanding trip and wonderful time. Thanks!!!

Yong K

Verified

October 15, 2025 Stayed at: 058, Loop: C

4

A very clean, quiet and neat campground with a large enough campsite.

Jay W

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 050, Loop: C

5

It's a spacious spot with easy access to the river. Facilities are nice with great hikes and views in the vicinity.

Amber E

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 075, Loop: C

5

We stayed at site 75 loop C and it was absolutely perfect. We had a gorgeous view of the river, the campsite was in excellent condition, and the park rangers were very informative and friendly.

Aaron R

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 087, Loop: C

5

Very nice campground, clean bathrooms, most sites seem level for tent camping and plenty spaced out.

Sierra R

Verified

October 13, 2025 Stayed at: 077, Loop: C

5

Wawona is a great campground in the southern end of Yosemite with many fun activities to do nearby. It is right on the Merced River, which is great for swimming. We did the Wawona Meadows, Chilnualna Falls, and Mariposa Grove hikes which were all beautiful in their own ways - from water features to huge trees. There is a visitor center nearby and it is interesting to learn about this area of the park. It is also less than an hour away from the Valley, which makes for a great day trip! The rangers and the facilities at this campsite were great.

Location Wawona Campground

Address:
Po Box 577
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.5731 / -119.665

Elevation: 1784 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

You are responsible for reading the following information and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment.

General

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.

General

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.

General

Potable water at the dump station (located one mile south of the campground) is only available during summer months.

General

Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited

General

For additional park information, call (209)372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose

General

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.

General

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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