Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park Camping
in December
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Booking Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park in December
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a December trip, the booking window opens in July. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, check the booking system directly for cancellations, or book a cabin or vacation rental nearby.
What to Expect in December
Quiet winter camping — easy reservations and some of the year's best night skies.
Park Highlights
- ✓Riverside setting along the Merced River
- ✓Walking distance to Curry Village and the Mist Trail trailhead
- ✓Smaller and quieter than neighboring Upper Pines
- ✓On the free Yosemite Valley shuttle line
- ✓Views of the Valley's granite walls from many sites
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
Booking Tip
Book Early or Go Cabin
Reservations for Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park open exactly 5 months out at 8 a.m. Central. If December is already full, a cabin or vacation rental nearby is bookable today.
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