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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

Featured amenities

General Store
Restrooms
River Access

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

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store
Restrooms
River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
  • Waste Disposal
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

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.

Review Summary

4.5
583 reviews
5
68.3%
398
4
19.6%
114
3
7.7%
45
2
3.1%
18
1
1.4%
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Chris P

Verified

August 16, 2023 Stayed at: 029, Loop: A

3

I really wanted to like this campsite so here are the things about it.
You are less than a minutes walk from the Merced river. The river is really nice and awesome after a day of hiking or just to chill in and hang out. The site is small-ish, but, it's not crowded by any means, not like the B and C loops. Tree coverage is nice, only in the middle of the day did it feel like there was not enough shade. The restroom is close by and it is super clean. The trash bins are close as well, take that as you will.
Now the rest.
The entire site is on a grade, and not a small one. Nothing is level. Not the tent spot, not the bear locker, not the picnic table, even the fire ring has a large gap under it on one side. It's bad enough that things will roll/slide/fall out of the bear locker when you open it. Also, i kept waking up at night because i kept sliding downhill in my tent. And sites 28, 29,and 30 are all the same. It's pretty bad. The picnic bench even has blocks under one side to try and level it, which only makes that side really tall and not easy to use.
The other bad is the traffic. You are close enough to Hwy41/Wawona road that you hear every single car and truck on it. And they are driving up and down it all night long. At times it sounds like they are going right through camp.
The other traffic issue is with campers going to the B & C loop. Most people seem to think the in camp road is ok to speed past on. I have kids so this was a concern for us, especially since you need to walk out to the road to go to the restroom. I know that's not really a campsite issue (more of a people are just inconsiderate and careless), but something to be aware of.
Other than that the site was nice and we enjoyed our time. If you are a hammock camper it's probably perfect for you as our neighbor camper seemed to be enjoying himself. :)
Also it's Yosemite, it's good to just be here.

Shelby M

Verified

August 16, 2023 Stayed at: 055, Loop: C

5

This is a really great campsite especially if you're coming from south of Yosemite. It's close to a restaurant/hotel kinda. It's convenient and there are great bear boxes you can hold all your goods in. I would say 10/10 experience.

Arun A

Verified

August 14, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: A

5

This campground is really wonderful. The space is nice and clean. The bathrooms are very cleaned as well.
There is river creek next to the campground which is the price for being in this campground. Overall we enjoyed a lot!

Rudolph J

Verified

August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 031, Loop: B

5

Awesome! It’s next to the Amphitheater for Ranger stories, next (a few feet) to the restrooms and right next to the River and the BEST part… there’s a small “beach” like area in front of the campsite next to the river. Get a spot EARLY… other families drive down to take the “beach” spot. Multiple small families can share but some families try to take over the whole spot. You are next to the restroom and you will get foot traffic but It’s not bad traffic, I particularly enjoyed the traffic because I said Good Morning 😃 to everyone from Loop B when passing the site. It is a corner site, so you will only have campers behind you and to the right and they’re not close. The site details are as described in the website or app. I’ve been camping here at Wawona since the (80”s) 😬 and primarily stayed in Loop C 45-47, and Site 31 was just as awesome as the others. One last thing BE ADVISED - back in the day they would give warnings - NOW they will give you a ticket NO QUESTIONS ASKED - A set of campers got 3 tickets in two days. These are hefty tickets. So FOLLOW the rules. Aside from that, your experience will be what you make it and Yosemite has everything for an experience to be memorable.

John L

Verified

August 12, 2023 Stayed at: 068, Loop: C

5

Awesome campground with clean toilets, fire pit, grill, potable water, and picnic table. Creek Nearby. 45 min drive to Yosemite Valley, but it was good since there was 1 hour lines to get into Yosemite National Park.

caterina z

Verified

August 11, 2023 Stayed at: 037, Loop: B

5

Perfect, one of my favourite campground and site! Super privacy. By the river! Restroom pretto closed.
Quiet.

Fayzullo K

Verified

August 10, 2023 Stayed at: 030, Loop: A

5

Great place for camp, campsites aren’t too close to each other like others, river close by.
I didn’t like that park rangers were not there and people checked in 1:30am while everyone were sleep and started setting up their tents and being very loud and disrespectful to people.

Monica V

Verified

August 7, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: A

5

Very clean bathrooms and the park rangers were very helpful! We appreciate the white board for late check ins at the rangers station! That was very helpful since we didn’t have a phone signal.

Jeohvanny A

Verified

August 3, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: A

3

Wawona Campground in July was great for what it was.
We didn't spend any time on site as it was too hot.
We took a trip to Yosemite Valley, did our thing and returned back to the site only to sleep.
The river next to the campground was also quite majestic, made sleep way better.
Took a dip in the river in the morning, and left the site by 10am.

Klaus B

Verified

August 2, 2023 Stayed at: 009, Loop: A

5

Great Campground for hiking in Wawona and around Yosemite. Beautiful creek for swimming, drinkable water. Toilets where clean in the beginning but got bad, after group camp was there for a night.

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

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 5, 2026

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