Yosemite Camping Guide: All Campgrounds in & Near the Park

Where can you camp in Yosemite? What are the best campgrounds in Yosemite? Did you know Yosemite has over 2,500 campsites in and around the park? That includes 415 campsites just in Yosemite Valley!

I’ve gone through tons of listings to put together this comprehensive guide to all the camping options around Yosemite, to hopefully save you some time.

I’d recommend first figuring out what area you might want to camp in (in the Valley, to the south, or along Tioga Pass, for example), then looking through that section to find a couple options that look like they’ll meet your needs for amenities, price, and all that. If they accept reservations, I’d definitely recommend making them ASAP, since campgrounds around Yosemite fill up fast.

You can also print out a copy of this page or take a photo of it on your phone, that way if you’re in the park and need a backup campsite, you’ll have some options ready for you. Some of these campsites can be busy, while others are much more secluded. Generally, the farther away from the big destinations (like the Valley) you get, the quieter it’ll be. Some of the sites are also only open seasonally, so be sure to confirm your dates.

Most of these campgrounds allow dogs, so long as they’re well behaved and on a leash. Many also have accommodations for RVs, campers, and trailers. And most of them have bear boxes or food lockers to secure anything that smells good away from any curious wildlife visitors.

Here’s a map of all the campsites…

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• Campgrounds to the north (near Hetch Hetchy, Big Oak Flats, Groveland, and along Highway 120)

• Campgrounds to the south (near Wawona, Mariposa Grove, Fish Camp, etc.)

• Campgrounds to the west (near El Portal and beyond along Highway 140)

• Campgrounds to the east (along Tioga Pass and to Lee Vining)

• Camper services (groceries, laundry, showers, etc.)

Campgrounds in Yosemite Valley

Campgrounds North of Yosemite Valley (Hwy 120, Hetch Hetchy)

Campgrounds South of Yosemite (Wawona, Mariposa Grove, Fish Camp)

Campgrounds West of Yosemite (El Portal, Hwy 140)

Campgrounds East of Yosemite (Tioga Pass, Tuolumne Meadows, Lee Vining)

Backcountry Camping in Yosemite

Established backpacker campgrounds

• Little Yosemite Valley

• Glen Aulin

• May Lake

• Sunrise

• Merced Lake

• Vogelsang

Dispersed backcountry camping rules (overview)

Yosemite is much larger than you might think if you just visit the Valley. It’s nearly 1,200 square miles, and roughly 95% of it is designated wilderness just waiting for you to throw on a backpack and explore its magnificent granite peaks, gushing waterfalls and rivers, sublime meadows, and idyllic forests. As long as you follow the rules, you can backcountry camp throughout the park! Just be sure you have a wilderness permit (needed for any backcountry camping, at established sites or otherwise).

Camper Services Around Yosemite

Where to get groceries

• Village Store
  • What’s it got? Groceries, meat, produce, camp supplies, gifts and souvenirs, clothing, ice, firewood, ATM
  • When’s it open? 8am–9pm all year
  • Where is it? Yosemite Valley
• Half Dome Grocery and Gift (aka Curry Village Gift & Grocery)
  • What’s it got? Groceries, camp supplies, gifts, ATM
  • When’s it open? Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8am–8pm
  • Where is it? Yosemite Valley
• Housekeeping Camp General Store
  • What’s it got? Groceries, camp supplies, snacks
  • When’s it open? April–October, 8am–8pm
  • Where is it? Yosemite Valley
• The Ahwahnee Sweet Shop
  • What’s it got? Snacks, wine, candy
  • When’s it open? 8am–7pm all year
  • Where is it? Yosemite Valley
• Crane Flat Gas Station & More
  • What’s it got? Groceries, gas
  • When’s it open? Groceries available 8am–7pm seasonally (around April–October), gas available 24/7/365
  • Where is it? Just north of Yosemite Valley at the beginning of the Tioga Pass road
• Pine Tree Market
  • What’s it got? Groceries, produce, camp supplies, fishing supplies, maps, wines and liquors
  • When’s it open? 10am–5pm
  • Where is it? South of Yosemite Valley, near the Mariposa Grove
• Glacier Point Gift Shop and Snack Stand
  • What’s it got? Snacks, souvenirs and gifts, clothing, books, convenience items
  • When’s it open? 9:30am–5pm seasonally (around May–October)
  • Where is it? Glacier Point
• El Portal Market
  • What’s it got? Groceries, gas, souvenirs and gifts
  • When’s it open? 9am–7pm all year
  • Where is it? West of Yosemite Valley, in El Portal
• Fish Camp General Store
  • What’s it got? Groceries, deli, camp supplies, more
  • When’s it open? 8am–9pm most days (different holiday hours)
  • Where is it? Fish Camp (the south entrance to Yosemite)
• Yosemite Lakes Country Store
  • What’s it got? Groceries, camp supplies, fuel (propane), gifts, clothing, gas station next door
  • When’s it open? 7:30am–6pm all year
  • Where is it? Just beyond the Big Oak Flat entrance to the north of Yosemite Valley
• Camp Mather General Store
  • What’s it got? Groceries, snacks, ice cream, milkshakes, espresso, camp supplies, clothing, gifts and souvenirs
  • When’s it open? 8am–8pm during the summer
  • Where is it? North of Yosemite Valley near Hetch Hetchy
• Tuolumne Meadows Store
  • What’s it got? Groceries, snacks, camp supplies
  • When’s it open? 8am–8pm seasonally (usually May–September)
  • Where is it? Tuolumne Meadows along the Tioga Pass Road
• Tioga Gas Mart
  • What’s it got? Basic groceries, camp supplies, gas, convenience items, connected restaurant
  • When’s it open? Seasonally, usually April–November
  • Where is it? Lee Vining, near Mono Lake at the east end of the Tioga Pass Road
• Mono Market
  • What’s it got? Full grocery store
  • When’s it open? 7am–9pm all year
  • Where is it? Lee Vining near Mono Lake at the east end of the Tioga Pass Road

Where to do laundry

• Housekeeping Camp (coin operated) in Yosemite Valley
• Sierra Suds in Oakhurst (south of Fish Camp, open 6:30am–10pm daily)
• PD Quick Carwash and Laundromat in Mariposa (west on Hwy 140)
• Greeley Hill Village Coin-Op Laundromat in Coulterville (west on Hwy 120)
• Nicely’s Laundromat in Lee Vining (east of Yosemite at one end of Tioga Pass Road)
• Various lodges and hotels around the outskirts of the park also have laundry facilities available to guests

Where to take a shower

• Curry Village (open all year)
• Housekeeping Camp (closed in winter)
• Tuolumne Meadows Lodge (summer only, limited hours)

Emergency services

• In case of emergency, dial 911
• In Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Medical Clinic is just east of Yosemite Village and provides illness evaluation and treatment (colds, flu, infections) and injury care (fractures, sprains, strains, cuts, abrasions), as well as basic x-ray services. Open Monday–Friday 9am–5pm and closed on some holidays.
• Doctors Medical Center is the closest Level II trauma center, located in the Central Valley.
• John C Fremont Hospital has a 24-hour emergency room west of Yosemite
• Mammoth Hospital has a 24-hour emergency room in the Eastern Sierra