North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park Camping
in October
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Booking North Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park in October
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a October trip, the booking window opens in May. 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 October
Cooler weather and fall color (especially in the Hill Country) bring a second peak season.
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 October is already full, a cabin or vacation rental nearby is bookable today.
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