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About Wawona Campground
Number of accommodations: 96
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
- Restrooms
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- General Store
- Waste Disposal
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- River Access
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Reviews (756)
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
Behrod G
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: Group Camp, Loop: A
It was a great and pleasant experience. The Senior ranger took care of us. We've been coming to that campsite since the early 90s. It's such a pleasure to be welcomed with warm, compassionate people.
I am looking forward to next year.
Thanks
Nisar S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: A
Great hosts
raymond a
VerifiedJuly 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: C
Very nice campground, bathrooms were clean, I would recommend B or C loop campsites over A.
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.
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.
Elevation: 1784 feet
59 mi drive to downtown Yosemite National Park (about 1 hr 43 min)
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: September 2, 2026
