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Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park
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.
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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
Prefer a cabin or cottage nearby?
Oakhurst and Fish Camp, just outside the south entrance, have cabins and vacation rentals worth checking if Wawona is full.
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Guide to Wawona Campground — Yosemite National Park
Best Campsites
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
- →Book on a rolling window on recreation.gov and check back for cancellations if your dates are full
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 the moment they open.
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?+
Wawona 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 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 emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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