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Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park
Lower Pines sits along the Merced River in Yosemite Valley, a quieter and smaller alternative to its Upper Pines neighbor next door. It's an easy walk to Curry Village and the Mist Trail trailhead, and several sites back right up to the river. Like the rest of the Valley's campgrounds, all 74 sites here are nonelectric.
74 campsites|California
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Campsite Types
RV (no hookups)
12 sites
No hookups · dry camping for RVsRV OK
Standard (no hookups)
62 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
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Guide to Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Sites near the Curry Village end keep you close to showers, food, and the shuttle
For Tents:62 standard nonelectric sites make up most of the loop and work well for tents
For RVs:12 RV (no hookup) sites; no water or electric hookups anywhere in the campground
When to Go
Late spring through early fall, the same high-demand window as the rest of Yosemite Valley.
Tips
- →Reservations release monthly at 7am Pacific on the 15th — mark your calendar for the exact date you want
- →Sites nearest the river can be noisy during high spring runoff, if that matters to you
- →No hookups here; bring what you need for dry camping
- →Bear boxes are mandatory for all food storage
Highlights
Riverside setting along the Merced RiverWalking distance to Curry Village and the Mist Trail trailheadSmaller and quieter than neighboring Upper PinesOn the free Yosemite Valley shuttle lineViews of the Valley's granite walls from many sites
Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Late spring through early fall, the same high-demand window as the rest of Yosemite Valley. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park have?+
Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park has 74 campsites, including RV (no hookups), Standard (no hookups).
How far in advance should I book Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park?+
Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park?+
Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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