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Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park
Groveland, California · 105 campsites
Illustrative landscape
Hodgdon Meadow Campground sits near Yosemite's Big Oak Flat entrance on the park's west side, at a lower elevation that keeps it accessible for much of the year, including some winter camping when the higher campgrounds are closed. It's a forested, quieter alternative to the Valley campgrounds.
Campsites
105 campsites
Region
California
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Short answer
Upper, Lower and North Pines, Wawona and Hodgdon Meadow use five-month reservation blocks released on the 15th at 7 a.m. Pacific. Arrival periods run from the 15th through the following month’s 14th. Seasonal openings and temporary changes can differ; a release date does not guarantee availability.
Official reservation schedule · Checked 2026-09-07. Confirm current seasonal openings before booking.
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Campsite types
Hike-to
59 sites
No hookups · hike-in sites, no vehicle accessTent OK
Standard (no hookups)
34 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
Tent only
6 sites
No hookups · tent onlyTent OK
Group
4 sites
No hookups · tent-only group sitesTent OK
Walk-to
2 sites
No hookups · walk-in tent sites, no vehicle accessTent OK
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Location & trip guide
Groveland, California
Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park is in California. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
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For Families:Standard sites are the easiest to access and closest to the entrance road
For Tents:The hike-to and walk-to sites offer more privacy for tent campers willing to carry gear a short distance
For RVs:Standard sites accommodate small to mid-size rigs; there are no hookups anywhere in the campground
When to Go
Hodgdon Meadow stays accessible later into fall and opens earlier in spring than the high-country campgrounds, thanks to its lower elevation. Summer is still the busiest stretch.
Tips
- →This is one of the few Yosemite campgrounds that stays open into the winter months — check current seasonal status before you go
- →Many sites here are hike-to or walk-to, so be ready to carry gear a short distance from the parking area
- →The Big Oak Flat entrance is right nearby, convenient if you're coming from the Bay Area
- →Group sites need to be booked well ahead for larger trips
- →Reservations use five-month arrival blocks, released on the 15th at 7 a.m. Pacific. Each arrival block runs from the 15th through the following month’s 14th; for example, June 15 through July 14 arrivals release February 15. Confirm seasonal openings and temporary changes with NPS; a release date does not guarantee availability.
- →Missed that day's release? Set a Camp.land alert on Hodgdon Meadow — cancellations post back to recreation.gov continuously, especially for the popular hike-to and walk-to sites
Highlights
Near the Big Oak Flat entrance on Yosemite's west sideLower elevation keeps it open longer in the season than the high-country campgroundsForested, quieter setting away from Valley crowdsA large share of hike-to and walk-to sites for those wanting more separationGroup tent sites available for larger parties
Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Hodgdon Meadow stays accessible later into fall and opens earlier in spring than the high-country campgrounds, thanks to its lower elevation. Summer is still the busiest stretch. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
How many campsites does Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park have?+
Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park has 105 campsites, including Hike-to, Standard (no hookups), Tent only, Group, Walk-to.
How far in advance should I book Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park?+
Upper, Lower and North Pines, Wawona and Hodgdon Meadow use five-month reservation blocks released on the 15th at 7 a.m. Pacific. Arrival periods run from the 15th through the following month’s 14th. Seasonal openings and temporary changes can differ; a release date does not guarantee availability.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park?+
Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park for cancellations and checks every 30 minutes and emails you when a check finds an opening, with a direct booking link. Availability can change before you book.
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