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
On Site Services
- 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
Ralph G
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 054, Loop: C
Nice work managing the site, and the reservation process.
Ramesh B
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 037, Loop: B
So close to the river, it was a great spot
Jeff G
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 010, Loop: A
Clean, basic, great view/access to river, helpful rangers, convenient bear bins and bathrooms. Minimal natural features so no privacy among some campgrounds.
Marissa E
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 036, Loop: B
nice camp spot- we scored last minute reservations at Upper so we only stayed at Wawona one night.
Aleksei S
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 079, Loop: C
We really enjoyed staying at this camp. It's clean and spacious for our 8-person tent. The space was clean
Roger E
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 089, Loop: C
We had an excellent stay at the Wawona Campground. A great atmosphere and a much nicer campsite than the ones within the valley; a lot more space. The only thing missing in this campground are basins to wash dishes in. Otherwise, all great.
Luiz Z
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 070, Loop: C
Amazing. Can't wait to book again next year.
Holly J
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 033, Loop: B
We stayed at site 33 May 31th-June 1st, nice shady spot on a slight slope, we tent camped so each morning we woke up we noticed we slid a bit in our sleeping bags, but we really didn't mind. The site was close to bathrooms and potable water, also close enough to hear and see the river which was really soothing to fall asleep to. I would honestly recommend any site at Wawona because it truly is just so beautiful. It was about an hour (beautiful but windy mountain roads) drive into Yosemite Valley, which we didn't mind, because up until the day before all the campgrounds in the valley were closed due to flooding from snow melt in the spring, so we were happy to at least have a campsite at that point, but something to keep in mind if you don't want to drive that far to get to the valley, (sidenote: this drive will take you through the gorgeous tunnel view) We were about 5 miles from the market where we could get wood and anything else we would have needed for our stay. We also checked out the historic Wawona area and hotel for lunch before check in, which was nice, but after visiting the valley I would say go spend most, if not all, your time there. We didn't have time to check out Mariposa Grove, but would like to next time we stay. Wawona is well taken care of and bear signage is posted clearly everywhere so make sure to LOCK YOUR STUFF UP and avoid bear activity, we didn't see a single bear which made us feel safe. There are no showers available at Wawona but you can pay for them in Curry Village, which is about an hour away so after hiking in the valley we just showered there before heading back to camp. Overall we would recommend Wawona to anyone and hope to return.
Harold S
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 028, Loop: A
One of the best places to go camping. It is quiet except for the river.
Trung N
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 086, Loop: C
Good experience
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
