Yosemite National Park
14 campgrounds in the park · 394 nearby · 100 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS / Cindy Jacoby
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationDome Fire causing minor operational impactsThe Dome Fire is burning in the wilderness northeast of Wawona, resulting in a few trail closures. Smoky conditions are possible, with unhealthy air quality in some places at some times..
At a glance
- Entrance
- $35 per vehicleValid 7 days
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 14 campgrounds3 reserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 394 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 100 sitesWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $70Yosemite only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 14
- Campground
Tuolumne Meadows Campground
In the park · Virginia Lakes, CA
- National Park
Yosemite Creek Campground
In the park · Yosemite Valley, CA
Reserve on Recreation.gov
Camping near the park 394
- Aerial viewCampground
Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground
7.2 mi · Yosemite Valley, CA
- Campground
Housekeeping Camp
7.5 mi · Yosemite Valley, CA
Free and dispersed nearby 100
See them on the map- May Lake High Sierra CampYosemite Valley, CA3.6 mi
- Camp siteYosemite Valley, CA5.6 mi
- Sunrise High Sierra CampYosemite Valley, CA7.8 mi
- Little Yosemite Valley CampgroundYosemite Valley, CA8.3 mi
- Glen Aulin High Sierra CampVirginia Lakes, CA8.7 mi
- Merced Lake Backpacker CampYosemite Valley, CA11 mi
Services nearby: 11 dump stations · 4 rest areas
About Yosemite
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but…
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
Photos: NPS Photo · NPS / Cindy Jacoby · NPS / Bob Roney
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Climbing
Plan your visit
Getting there
You can drive to Yosemite year-round and enter via Highways 41, 140, and 120 from the west. Tioga Pass Entrance (via Highway 120 from the east) is closed from approximately November through late May or June. Hetch…
Weather
Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation…
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle, 7 days$35
- Motorcycle, 7 days$30
- Per person, 7 days$20
- Nonresident$100
- Yosemite annual pass$70
Hours
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Getting there
You can drive to Yosemite year-round and enter via Highways 41, 140, and 120 from the west. Tioga Pass Entrance (via Highway 120 from the east) is closed from approximately November through late May or June. Hetch Hetchy is open all year but may close intermittently due to snow. Please note that GPS units do not always provide accurate directions to or within Yosemite.
Weather
Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation between October and May (and over 75% between November and March). Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May. (Yosemite Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)
Camped at Yosemite? You could be the first to say which site you'd pick again.
Reviews, photos and cell signal reports from real stays help the next camper choose between Tuolumne Meadows Campground, Yosemite Creek Campground and Crane Flat Campground.