North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park Camping
in January

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Booking North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park in January

Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a January trip, the booking window opens in August. 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 January

Cool, quiet days — among the easiest months to book, and excellent for hiking and stargazing.

Park Highlights

  • Near the Yosemite Valley Stables and the Mirror Lake trailhead
  • Sits where Tenaya Creek meets the Merced River
  • Shadier and more secluded than Upper and Lower Pines
  • On the free Yosemite Valley shuttle line

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

Booking Tip

Book Early or Go Cabin

Reservations for North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park open exactly 5 months out at 8 a.m. Central. If January is already full, a cabin or vacation rental nearby is bookable today.

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