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Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley, California · 74 campsites
Illustrative landscape
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.
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74 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
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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Location & trip guide
Yosemite Valley, California
Lower Pines 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: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 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 the 15th release? Set a Camp.land alert on Lower Pines — check Recreation.gov for current openings and the cancellation terms that apply to your reservation
- →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 found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
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?+
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 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 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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