North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park Camping
in May
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Booking North 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
- ✓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 May is already full, a cabin or vacation rental nearby is bookable today.
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