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North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park
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.
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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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Guide to North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park
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 release monthly at 7am Pacific on the 15th; be logged in and ready
- →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 the moment they open.
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?+
North 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 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 emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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