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About Wawona Campground
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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- General Store
- Waste Disposal
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- River Access
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Reviews (817)
What Guests Are Saying
Wawona Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting near the Merced River, making it ideal for swimming and enjoying nature. The friendly and helpful park rangers enhance the experience, providing informative ranger talks in the evenings. While some sites are close together and noise can occasionally be an issue, the overall cleanliness and maintenance of facilities contribute positively to visitors' experiences.
What Guests Are Saying
Wawona Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting near the Merced River, making it ideal for swimming and enjoying nature. The friendly and helpful park rangers enhance the experience, providing informative ranger talks in the evenings. While some sites are close together and noise can occasionally be an issue, the overall cleanliness and maintenance of facilities contribute positively to visitors' experiences.
Review Summary
cheryl v
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: A
We stayed at loop A. The site were level and well maintained. We had great access to Chilnualna Falls and Mariposa Grove, which were highlights of our stay. We’re also able to travel down to the valley and spend the day hiking and sightseeing and return to our less hectic campground.
Kristel S
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: A
Campground was well organised and a beautifull spot along the river. The distance to the Village is far 45 min drive. It would be nice if the shuttlebusses went to the Campground. Parking the RV in Yosemite was a Challenge.
Chris U
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: C
At the risk of exposing a secret, we absolutely love the Wawona campground. True, it’s not in the Valley and if that’s the experience you want then try to make a reservation there. However, if you want a more mellow experience go to Wawona. It’s right on the river, the sites are fairly large, and the bathrooms are very clean. Good hiking is nearby (check out the Mariposa Grove and Chilnuana Falls trails. The Wawona hotel is a nice place to enjoy a cocktail. We’ve camped and the Valley and won’t do it again.
Denise A
VerifiedMay 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: C
Great spot! Close to restrooms, but not too close. Leveled spot to put your tent. Would recommend!
Clement R
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: C
Nice campgroud beside the river
Bram R
VerifiedMay 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: C
Nice people at the gate, they were very helpful
Great scenery and beautiful surroundings
Fernando S
VerifiedMay 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: C
This place only needs showers besides that is amazing to camp with tents. The Guard parks super friendly, a little overwhelmed with the Bear warnings....=)
Morgan G
VerifiedMay 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: C
Wonderful site, well staffed and also very beautiful! Glad to be away from the crowds and more in nature! Thank you rangers and site managers!
Valerie A. T
VerifiedMay 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: C
In order to get a campsite at Wanona you may need to play musical chairs and stay at a different site every night but it's so worth it. It is a drive to Yosemite Village but with all of the stops along the way it was fun. Don't forget to explore Wanona village and buy a book at the library. The camp hosts were friendly and helpful and everyone seems to respect the quiet times and keep their campsites pristine. To the camper who left us the stick to stir up our campfire thank you!! All in all when we go back to Yosemite Wanona will be our choice. BTW no mobile service which we loved and I hope it stays that way. I would choose a campground for that reason only. I was so wonderful to be device free for a change and guess what? We survived.
Victor B
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: C
Wawona Campground has always been our go to place. I love the serenity of the area. Far from the crowds. We always pick the ones that are close to the river. Hearing the river flow is just so relaxing and magical. I always recommend this place to our friends. Not to mention, the wonderful staff that greets us at the camp entrance. Love ❤️
Location & Directions for Wawona Campground
Po Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389 United States
Elevation: 1,784 ft
Getting There
<p>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 mi north of the South Entrance station on Highway 41, and 27 mi s...
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 mi north of the South Entrance station on Highway 41, and 27 mi south of Yosemite Valley.
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: October 19, 2026
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