Porcupine Flat Campground
This campground has 52 sites, is open July-October, and welcomes RVs up to 24 feet in length.
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Porcupine Flat Campground Details
Located on Tioga Road (Highway 120), this campground is about one hour and fifteen minutes north of Yosemite Valley. It can accommodate RVs up to 24 feet long and trailers up to 20 feet long. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis; the fee is $12 nightly per site, for up to six people. Pets are permitted. Each campsite has a fire ring, picnic table, and food locker, and is near a vault toilet. There is no potable water. Stream water must be treated by boiling, using a filter, or using iodine before use. The nearest dump stations are at Yosemite Valley (Upper Pines Campground) or Tuolumne Meadows Campground, about 30 minutes away. For groceries, you'll need to drive to Crane Flat or Tuolumne Meadows, also about 30 minutes away. Showers are down in the Valley at Half Dome Village and Housekeeping Camp.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Porcupine Flat Campground
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0.2 mi away
Porcupine Flat (T17)
This is the turn-off for Porcupine Creek Campground, one of the smallest campgrounds in the Park.
0.7 mi away
Cone-bearing Trees (T18)
Observe some of the most common types of these trees on a short, interpretive trail with good views of surrounding peaks.
1.2 mi away
North Dome Trail (T19)
The view of Half Dome from this point is considered to be one of the best.
1.8 mi away
Half Dome View (T20)
The short pull-off located here offers views of Half Dome and Mt. Starr King.
2.0 mi away
Yosemite Creek Campground
This campground has 75 sites and is open July-September.
