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North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley, California · 81 campsites
Illustrative landscape
North Pines sits near the Yosemite Valley Stables and the trail to Mirror Lake, close to where Tenaya Creek meets the Merced River. It's a shadier, more secluded option than the other Pines campgrounds, with 81 nonelectric sites split between standard and RV camping.
Campsites
81 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)
18 sites
No hookups · dry camping for RVsRV OK
Standard (no hookups)
63 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
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Location & trip guide
Yosemite Valley, California
North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park is in California. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
Get directions ↗Best campsites
For Families:Sites toward the shuttle stop keep the walk to Curry Village services short
For Tents:63 standard nonelectric sites are well suited to tent camping under the pines
For RVs:18 RV (no hookup) sites; no hookups anywhere in the campground
When to Go
Late spring through early fall, matching the rest of Yosemite Valley's high season.
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 North Pines — check Recreation.gov for current openings and the cancellation terms that apply to your reservation
- →The Mirror Lake trail is an easy walk right from camp
- →No hookups here — plan for dry camping
- →Secure all food in the provided bear boxes
Highlights
Near the Yosemite Valley Stables and the Mirror Lake trailheadSits where Tenaya Creek meets the Merced RiverShadier and more secluded than Upper and Lower PinesOn the free Yosemite Valley shuttle line
North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park — Frequently Asked
Is North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park hard to book?+
Yes — North 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, matching the rest of Yosemite Valley's high season. 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 North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park have?+
North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park has 81 campsites, including RV (no hookups), Standard (no hookups).
How far in advance should I book North 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 North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park?+
North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches North 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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