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Illustrative landscape
Wawona Campground sits along the South Fork Merced River in the southern part of Yosemite National Park, close to the historic Wawona Hotel, the Pioneer Yosemite History Center, and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. It's quieter than the Yosemite Valley campgrounds and a good base near the park's south entrance.
Campsites
96 campsites
Region
California
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Short answer
Upper, Lower and North Pines, Wawona and Hodgdon Meadow use five-month reservation blocks released on the 15th at 7 a.m. Pacific. Arrival periods run from the 15th through the following month’s 14th. Seasonal openings and temporary changes can differ; a release date does not guarantee availability.
Official reservation schedule · Checked 2026-09-07. Confirm current seasonal openings before booking.
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Campsite types
Standard (no hookups)
63 sites
No hookups · tents and small rigsRV OKTent OK
Tent only
20 sites
No hookups · tent onlyTent OK
Walk-to
10 sites
No hookups · walk-in tent sites, no vehicle accessTent OK
RV (no hookups)
2 sites
No hookups · dry camping for RVsRV OK
Group
1 sites
No hookups · tent-only group siteTent OK
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Location & trip guide
Oakhurst, California
Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park is in California. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
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For Families:Loop C standard sites are close to the river and central to camp
For Tents:The Loop B walk-to sites offer a quieter, more tucked-away tent experience
For RVs:Only 2 RV-designated sites in Loop A — Wawona isn't a major RV destination inside Yosemite
When to Go
Summer is busiest, same as the rest of Yosemite, though Wawona tends to run a little less crowded than the Valley floor. Spring and fall bring milder temperatures and thinner crowds.
Tips
- →The Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias is a short drive from camp — check the current shuttle and parking setup before you go
- →Wawona is quieter than the Valley campgrounds, a good pick if you want fewer crowds
- →Loop A has the only RV-designated and group tent sites — book those specifically if you need them
- →The South Fork Merced River runs along the campground, good for wading on hot days
- →Reservations use five-month arrival blocks, released on the 15th at 7 a.m. Pacific. Each arrival block runs from the 15th through the following month’s 14th; for example, June 15 through July 14 arrivals release February 15. Confirm seasonal openings and temporary changes with NPS; a release date does not guarantee availability.
- →Missed that day's release? Set a Camp.land alert on Wawona — cancellations post back to recreation.gov continuously as other campers' plans change
Highlights
Along the South Fork Merced RiverNear the historic Wawona Hotel and Pioneer Yosemite History CenterClose to the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoiasQuieter alternative to the Yosemite Valley campgroundsNear the park's south entrance, convenient from Oakhurst and FresnoMix of standard, tent-only, and walk-to sites
Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Summer is busiest, same as the rest of Yosemite, though Wawona tends to run a little less crowded than the Valley floor. Spring and fall bring milder temperatures and thinner crowds. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
How many campsites does Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park have?+
Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park has 96 campsites, including Standard (no hookups), Tent only, Walk-to, RV (no hookups), Group.
How far in advance should I book Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park?+
Upper, Lower and North Pines, Wawona and Hodgdon Meadow use five-month reservation blocks released on the 15th at 7 a.m. Pacific. Arrival periods run from the 15th through the following month’s 14th. Seasonal openings and temporary changes can differ; a release date does not guarantee availability.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park?+
Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park for cancellations and checks every 30 minutes and emails you when a check finds an opening, with a direct booking link. Availability can change before you book.
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