Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park Camping
in May
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Booking Lower Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park in May
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a May trip, the booking window opens in December. 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 May
Warming up, with Memorial Day weekend selling out fast. Weekdays stay calmer.
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 May is already full, a cabin or vacation rental nearby is bookable today.
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