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Dimond O
Dimond O is conveniently situated near the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park and Hetch Hetchy. It lies by the picturesque Middle Fork Toulumne River, offering opportunities for wading and fly fishing. Visitors can enjoy warm summer d...
From $38/night
Crane Flat Campground
Crane Flat Campground, located in Yosemite National Park at 6,200 feet, is currently closed for winter. Visitors are urged to protect young plants by keeping wheels on parking pads. Due to high demand, reservations are highly competitive and shoul...
From $36/night
Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley campground, nestled in the central Sierra Nevada, features stunning views within a mixed conifer forest. It is located near Cherry Valley Dam and offers lake access through a hiking trail. Access to the campground involves a winding ...
From $33/night
Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
Codorniz Campground at H.V. Eastman Lake offers a great base for fishing, canoeing, birding, and hiking. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, it is home to diverse wildlife, including bobcats and golden eagles. Water level updates for the lake ...
From $20/night
Wildcat Equestrian Area
The Wildcat Equestrian Area at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake is an ideal spot for horseback riding, birding, and hiking, situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It is home to diverse wildlife, including bobcats and eagles. The facility offers a...
Murieta Equestrian Center
Meadowview Campground
Starting Summer 2026, Meadowview Campground will require advance reservations for all campsites during peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Located near Pinecrest Lake, the campground offers various camping options, a beach, marina, and access...
From $38/night
Pinecrest
Pinecrest is a campground located by Pinecrest Lake, 30 miles east of Sonora, at 5600 feet elevation. It offers a beach, marina, shopping center, recreation cabins, and access to hiking trails. Pets are allowed if they follow local leash laws.
From $40/night
Hidden View
Hidden View Campground, situated at Hensley Lake in central California, offers recreational activities like swimming, fishing, and hiking, attracting increasing visitors annually. The 1,500-acre lake, formed by Hidden Dam, features over 20 miles o...
From $20/night
Cook's Station Campground
Buck Ridge
The Buck Ridge group day-use pavilion at Hensley Lake offers amenities like picnic tables, a barbeque pit, and restroom facilities. The area features various recreational activities, including swimming, fishing, and hiking, and is conveniently loc...
BPO Elks Lodge 2484
From $30/night
Wawona Campground
Wawona Campground is situated in Yosemite National Park, 27 miles from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 4000 feet, and offers access to stunning natural features, including the nearby Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The campground, which has h...
From $36/night
Bridalveil Creek Campground
Bridalveil Creek Campground is closed for the 2025 season and requires reservations, with no first-come, first-served sites available. Located at 7,200 feet in Yosemite National Park, it offers stunning natural sights, including waterfalls and gra...
From $36/night
White Wolf Campground
White Wolf Campground is closed for winter and typically opens from mid-July to mid to late September, depending on Tioga Road conditions. Located off Tioga Road at 8,000 feet, it's about an hour from Yosemite Valley and offers nearby trailheads t...
From $28/night
Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)
Bear River Group Campground features four group campsites near the Lower Bear River Reservoir, surrounded by mixed pine forests and Sierra Nevada air, making it ideal for group retreats. Nearby is the smaller Upper Bear River Reservoir, covering 1...
From $145/night
Yosemite Creek Campground
Yosemite Creek Campground is currently closed for winter. It is a secluded spot nestled among pines, accessible via a rough 5-mile dirt road. Motorhomes and trailers are not permitted.
From $24/night
Lower Pines Campground
Lower Pines Campground is closed for winter but allows reservations up to five months in advance, starting on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Given its popularity, sites often sell out quickly, so it's advised to log in to your account be...
From $36/night
North Pines Campground
North Pines Campground will implement a one-time Early Access Lottery for the 2026 season, allowing selected applicants to reserve sites for the entire season, with remaining availability released on February 15. Campsites can be reserved up to fi...
From $36/night
Upper Pines Campground
Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite National Park can be reserved up to five months in advance, with reservations opening on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Due to high demand, it's recommended to log into your account beforehand, as sites...
From $36/night
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Dimond O
Dimond O is conveniently situated near the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park and Hetch Hetchy. It lies by the picturesque Middle Fork Toulumne River, offering opportunities for wading and fly fishing. Visitors can enjoy warm summer d...
From $38/night
Crane Flat Campground
Crane Flat Campground, located in Yosemite National Park at 6,200 feet, is currently closed for winter. Visitors are urged to protect young plants by keeping wheels on parking pads. Due to high demand, reservations are highly competitive and shoul...
From $36/night
Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley campground, nestled in the central Sierra Nevada, features stunning views within a mixed conifer forest. It is located near Cherry Valley Dam and offers lake access through a hiking trail. Access to the campground involves a winding ...
From $33/night
Codorniz Recreation Area Campground
Codorniz Campground at H.V. Eastman Lake offers a great base for fishing, canoeing, birding, and hiking. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, it is home to diverse wildlife, including bobcats and golden eagles. Water level updates for the lake ...
From $20/night
Wildcat Equestrian Area
The Wildcat Equestrian Area at Buchanan Dam, H.V. Eastman Lake is an ideal spot for horseback riding, birding, and hiking, situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It is home to diverse wildlife, including bobcats and eagles. The facility offers a...
Murieta Equestrian Center
Meadowview Campground
Starting Summer 2026, Meadowview Campground will require advance reservations for all campsites during peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Located near Pinecrest Lake, the campground offers various camping options, a beach, marina, and access...
From $38/night
Pinecrest
Pinecrest is a campground located by Pinecrest Lake, 30 miles east of Sonora, at 5600 feet elevation. It offers a beach, marina, shopping center, recreation cabins, and access to hiking trails. Pets are allowed if they follow local leash laws.
From $40/night
Hidden View
Hidden View Campground, situated at Hensley Lake in central California, offers recreational activities like swimming, fishing, and hiking, attracting increasing visitors annually. The 1,500-acre lake, formed by Hidden Dam, features over 20 miles o...
From $20/night
Cook's Station Campground
Buck Ridge
The Buck Ridge group day-use pavilion at Hensley Lake offers amenities like picnic tables, a barbeque pit, and restroom facilities. The area features various recreational activities, including swimming, fishing, and hiking, and is conveniently loc...
BPO Elks Lodge 2484
From $30/night
Wawona Campground
Wawona Campground is situated in Yosemite National Park, 27 miles from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 4000 feet, and offers access to stunning natural features, including the nearby Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The campground, which has h...
From $36/night
Bridalveil Creek Campground
Bridalveil Creek Campground is closed for the 2025 season and requires reservations, with no first-come, first-served sites available. Located at 7,200 feet in Yosemite National Park, it offers stunning natural sights, including waterfalls and gra...
From $36/night
White Wolf Campground
White Wolf Campground is closed for winter and typically opens from mid-July to mid to late September, depending on Tioga Road conditions. Located off Tioga Road at 8,000 feet, it's about an hour from Yosemite Valley and offers nearby trailheads t...
From $28/night
Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA)
Bear River Group Campground features four group campsites near the Lower Bear River Reservoir, surrounded by mixed pine forests and Sierra Nevada air, making it ideal for group retreats. Nearby is the smaller Upper Bear River Reservoir, covering 1...
From $145/night
Yosemite Creek Campground
Yosemite Creek Campground is currently closed for winter. It is a secluded spot nestled among pines, accessible via a rough 5-mile dirt road. Motorhomes and trailers are not permitted.
From $24/night
Lower Pines Campground
Lower Pines Campground is closed for winter but allows reservations up to five months in advance, starting on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Given its popularity, sites often sell out quickly, so it's advised to log in to your account be...
From $36/night
North Pines Campground
North Pines Campground will implement a one-time Early Access Lottery for the 2026 season, allowing selected applicants to reserve sites for the entire season, with remaining availability released on February 15. Campsites can be reserved up to fi...
From $36/night
Upper Pines Campground
Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite National Park can be reserved up to five months in advance, with reservations opening on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. Due to high demand, it's recommended to log into your account beforehand, as sites...
From $36/night
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Empire has 271 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Bear River Group Campground (Eldorado National Forest, CA) is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Empire vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Empire welcome pets. Dimond O is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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