Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park Camping
in December

Booking Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park in December

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.

What to Expect in December

Check official seasonal conditions and campground opening dates before planning December at Hodgdon Meadow Campground — Yosemite National Park.

Park Highlights

• ✓Near the Big Oak Flat entrance on Yosemite's west side
• ✓Lower elevation keeps it open longer in the season than the high-country campgrounds
• ✓Forested, quieter setting away from Valley crowds
• ✓A large share of hike-to and walk-to sites for those wanting more separation
• ✓Group tent sites available for larger parties

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