Wawona Campground (W8)
This campground was originally called Camp A.E. Wood after Capitan Wood, the first acting military superintendent of Yosemite.
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Wawona Campground (W8) Details
From 1891 to 1905, the campground served as a United State Army encampment. When Yosemite National Park was first created, it was administrated by the United States Army. Cavalry units from the Presidio in San Francisco were assigned here from the months of May to October. The Army mapped and built trails, stocked remote lakes and rivers, and protected the Park from trespassing cattle. In August 1906, Camp A. E. Wood was abandoned when the Army units were transferred to Yosemite Valley. In 1922, Camp Hoyle was established as a public campground and was renamed to Camp A. E. Wood in 1951. Today the campground is called Wawona and is open year-round. Roadside marker: W8
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Low
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Wawona Road (Rt 41)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Wawona Campground (W8)
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0.2 mi away
Wawona Picnic Area
A small picnic area next to Alder Creek.
0.3 mi away
Wawona Campground
This 93-site campground is open year-round and welcomes RVs, groups, and even horses!
0.9 mi away
South Fork Merced River (W9)
This is the largest tributary of the Merced River.
1.0 mi away
Pioneer Gift & Grocery
Offering groceries, camping and fishing supplies, and gifts.
1.0 mi away
Wawona Center Picnic Area
A small area located along the Merced River.
