About Wawona Campground
Number of accommodations: 96
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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- Waste Disposal
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- 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
Abel G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: B
Nice camp site - 38B. Trees provided shade. Some campsites do not have shade. Prepare to bring a canopy. Groceries are less than two miles from campground entrance. Overall great place to camp.
Rajni V
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: C
Clean and quiet campground next to the Merced River…half n hour drive to the valley..
Beth B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: C
The Bear Box seems bigger, so there is more room available for your food. Campsite was clean and exactly as hoped. Thank you!
Richard L
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: A
We were in Loop A site 27 and had a great time.
Some notes on the campsite itself. It is basically right next to the bathroom which is convenient but at times feels lacking in privacy as people are always around. We were also able to fit 2 regular sized cars into the parking space with a bit of finessing but definitely a tight squeeze. Lastly the main area (firepit / table) is in a very sunny clearing. We brought a sun shade so wasn't bad and would recommend doing the same.
Other Yosemite tip, we went during peak season and got to Yosemite valley around 8AM. We couldn't find parking for an hour. So if you are coming during peak season aim to get to the valley asap so you can find legal parking.
Soren A
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: C
River camps are amazing; hillside camps can be exposed and hot.
Milton A
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: A
Everything was awesome 👌
Barbara D
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: C
Because the rivers were flowing so fast and high we were unable to swim and there were posted warnings against swimming were all over the park. The campsites are well-maintained and toilets were clean and stocked with toilet paper. This was impressive because it was the 4th of July weekend which had one of the highest visitor numbers in Yosemite history. Wawona has the advantage of being away from the crowds in the Valley, and is quieter. It also has the advantage of being closer to the entrance to Glacier Point Road and the high country hikes to Sentinel Dome, Taft and Dewey Points, and the amazing overlook of Half Dome at sunrise, which had opened for the first time that season the morning of our reservation.
Cynthia D
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: C
We were in campsite 97 in loop C. Although you can see/hear your neighbors, they are not right on top of you. The site backs up to a hill with logs, trees, and rocks, so it creates some feeling of privacy. A lovely sequoia and an indian bowl rock are in the campsite. Bathrooms are a one minute walk away, so just perfect. Even though you are not beside the river, you could still hear the water at night.
Donja M
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: C
Nice, relatively small campground next to a river. Clean bathrooms.
Katherine S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: C
75 C is the best site for our family. It’s right by the river and there’s enough room to set up a large tent. The parking area is big so 77 C was able to park there too because they needed more space. Campground feels safe and check in/out is relatively easy. Restrooms are clean and the bear box is big enough to fit our Yeti 65 hard cooler and more. I absolutely love this site and will book again even though it is further from Yosemite Valley.
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 5, 2026
