Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite National Park

Upper Pines Campground

This campground is located in Yosemite Valley near Curry Village.

Plan Around Upper Pines Campground

A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.

Add to tripView park guide

Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.

Upper Pines Campground Details

The 238-site campground in Yosemite Valley is near Curry Village and sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet. It is open year-round and can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet long and trailers up to 24 feet. Reservations are required and available online from March 15 through December 2. From December 3 through March 15, sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The daily fee is $26. Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table, and food locker. Bathrooms with potable water and flush toilets are nearby and the campsite has a dump station. Groceries can be obtained at nearby Yosemite Village and Half Dome Village. Half Dome Village and Housekeeping Camp have showers as well. Pets are permitted at this campground. Three of the campsites (21, 27, and 42) are wheelchair-accessible and reserved for people with disabilities.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

N/A

Estimated time

Region

N/A

Nearby Parks Around Upper Pines Campground

Compare nearby parks around Upper Pines Campground when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.

1.6 mi away

Yosemite

National Park · CA

124.3 mi away

Pinnacles

National Park · CA

172.7 mi away

Death Valley

National Park · CA

214.5 mi away

Lassen Volcanic

National Park · CA

307.4 mi away

Great Basin

National Park · NV

308.1 mi away

Joshua Tree

National Park · CA

Nearby Points of Interest Around Upper Pines Campground

Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Upper Pines Campground while the map context is still fresh.

0.2 mi away

Trailhead

The main lot for hikes up to Half Dome.

0.3 mi away

From Curry Village Recreation Center

Ride from the Curry Village Recreation Center, past the stable and onward to Mirror Lake.

0.3 mi away

Mirror Lake Trail

A leisurely walk along this trail leads to the unique Mirror Lake.

0.3 mi away

Happy Isles Nature Center (V24)

Visitors to the Nature Center can view exhibits that teach them about Yosemite's nature, flora, fauna, and eco-system.

0.3 mi away

Glacial Moraine (V25)

As a glacier retreated, this moraine, or accumulation of glacial soil and rock debris, was left behind.

Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite National Park, Cali… | Chimani