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Yosemite/Lower Pines
Yosemite Lower Pines Campground is located in Yosemite Valley, California, and is one of the most popular campgrounds in the park. It is situated along the Merced River, and is surrounded by towering granite cliffs and lush meadows. The campground offers a variety of sites, including tent sites, RV sites, and group sites. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, and a dump station. There are also several trails nearby, including the popular Mist Trail, which leads to the top of Vernal Falls. The campground is open year-round, and reservations are recommended.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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User Reviews
Eugene Encinias
Awesome campground. Quiet and relaxing. The views are breathtaking from here.
Thuy Tran
We had a wonderful stay at Lower Pines Campground. The campsite was spacious and well-maintained, with plenty of room for our tent and gear. Everything was clean, and the atmosphere was peaceful and quiet, even at night. It’s a great place to relax after a day of hiking and exploring Yosemite Valley. The location is also very convenient — close to the Merced River and within walking distance to many scenic spots. We’d definitely stay here again!
Steven Brown
It's Yosemite, how can you possibly go wrong? They need to "get over it" and put in more parking. There are two useless grassy fields that need to be converted to parking. It's ridiculous to have so many people driving in circles trying to find parking. You better get there by 9am if you want to find a parking spot
Gwyneth Wise
We stayed for 5 days at Lower Pines Campground! The bathrooms were clean, the neighbors were quiet, and the hosts were warm and friendly. It was such a peaceful and cozy spot—perfect for unwinding and enjoying nature.
K Windrunner
The best campground in the world. Everything is just perfect. Nature, location, wild life, trails, river, facilities (huh?)
Harry
Lower Pines Campground is a fantastic spot to stay within Yosemite National Park. The campground is well-maintained, and the staff is friendly and helpful, making the check-in and stay smooth. One of the highlights is the scenic river that flows right behind some of the campsites, adding a peaceful, relaxing vibe to the experience. Restrooms are clean and regularly maintained, which is a big plus for campers. Surrounded by towering granite cliffs and tall pines, this campground offers both convenience and beauty, making it a great base for exploring the park.
Brett Miller
We love camping at Lower Pines!!! Views of all the hits from the campground—Half Dome, North Dome, Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls, on the Merced River, closest camping to Curry Village amenities, and early sunshine to warm up with your camp coffee. 10/10
Blake Markum
Lower Pines Campground is well-situated for all your Yosemite Valley adventures. The campsite is clean, quiet, and close to the river. Facilities are well kept, and the Rangers and volunteers are all very friendly. From the campground, you are within a mile or so from popular spots such as Mirror Lake, Happy Isles, and the Mist Trail/Nevada Falls trailhead. You can also walk to Curry Village for snacks and provisions. Be aware of where your campsite is located. Some have fewer trees, and get very hot during summer months. Luckily, with the river so close by and swimming holes within a short walk, you will be able to find ways to cool down.
Laura “BehaviorMomma” Matlock
We HATED this campground, it should be avoided at all costs. Don't go here. Volunteer Jack is way too friendly and helpful, and everyone should just stay away... ...so we can get a reservation here whenever we want! 🤪🤣 Still reading? Hopefully not and more room for us!! On ok, here's more deets: Flushing toilets and running water but no soap so BYO. Fire pits allowed 5-10pm only. Generator can be run only certain times: 7-9am, 12-2pm, etc. Bear boxes at each site, which is standard. Merced River not far so plan your floaties...we brought our boogie boards!! Walking distance to Curry Village and the shuttle pickup is nearby!
Fiona Cole
Camping at Lower Pines Campground in June 2022 brought us a different perspective of the Yosemite NP experience. We had camped in Bridalveil Campground in the past and had to drive or hike to the valley floor. Lower Pines is located in the east end of the Valley right next to the Merced River, hiking & biking trails, a meadow, and Curry Village. We hiked and biked everywhere and never needed to drive our truck or wait in shuttle lines. The campground has gorgeous views all around. June was a great time to camp as the weather was perfect and the waterfalls flowing. Reserving a campsite was a challenge due to the popularity of the 3 Pine campgrounds. We were in site #55. We would not pick # 55 again. It is right next to the trash cans and it has a dead tree stump next to the bear box. Squirrels live under the stump and we believe ticks got on our dog when she went in that area. There are plenty of perfect campsites in Lower Pines. If we get the chance to go back to Yosemite and manage to get a reservation, Lower Pines would be our top choice.