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Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park
Upper Pines is the largest campground in Yosemite Valley and the only one open year-round, tucked near Curry Village (Half Dome Village) on the free valley shuttle line. It puts you within walking distance of the Mist Trail, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and the trailhead used for the Half Dome cables. Sites sit among ponderosa pines beneath the Valley's granite walls, and every one of the 235 sites is nonelectric — bring what you need for dry camping. Demand here is some of the fiercest in the whole National Park System.
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Campsite Types
RV (no hookups)
29 sites
No hookups · dry camping for RVsRV OK
Standard (no hookups)
202 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
Tent only
4 sites
No hookups · tent onlyTent OK
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Guide to Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Sites closest to Curry Village put you nearest showers, food, and the shuttle stop
For Tents:The 202 standard nonelectric sites make up most of the campground and suit tents well
For RVs:29 RV (no hookup) sites; there are no water or electric hookups anywhere in Upper Pines
When to Go
Late spring through early fall, when the Valley's waterfalls run highest and roads are clear of snow. Summer weekends are the hardest reservations to land.
Tips
- →Yosemite Valley campgrounds release reservations in monthly batches — the next month's inventory drops at 7am Pacific on the 15th, and popular dates go in minutes
- →There are no hookups anywhere in Upper Pines, so plan for dry camping
- →Ride the free shuttle instead of driving — parking in the Valley fills early
- →Store all food and scented items in the metal bear box at your site, no exceptions
Highlights
Largest campground in Yosemite Valley and the only one open year-roundOn the free Yosemite Valley shuttle line, steps from Curry VillageTrailhead access to the Mist Trail, Vernal Fall, and Nevada FallsClose to the Half Dome cables trailhead for permitted hikersGranite Valley walls and pine forest setting
Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Upper 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, when the Valley's waterfalls run highest and roads are clear of snow. Summer weekends are the hardest reservations to land. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park have?+
Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park has 235 campsites, including RV (no hookups), Standard (no hookups), Tent only.
How far in advance should I book Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park?+
Upper 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 Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park?+
Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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