North Pines Campground

Photo · NPS

OpenSeason 04-21 – 10-26

ReservableAccess

99Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

For the 2026 season, North Pines campground utilized a one-time Early Access Lottery that allowed successful applicants to make a reservation within the entire 2026 season. Additional information may be found on Yosemite’s website. Any remaining availability will be released during normal on-sale dates beginning with the February 15 on-sale. When not on a lottery, campsites at North Pines are available up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. (PT). Keep reading

For example, on February 15, arrival dates for the time period June 15 to July 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full arrival date window would be from season opening to July 14. North Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4000 feet. The site is situated in the heart of Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known. Within Yosemite, visitors can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas and so much more. Reservation tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes on the regular on-sale dates. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. (PST) release time. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov. Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates Recreation Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, auto touring, and photography are all very popular activities within the park. Hiking trails range from the easy paved, two-mile roundtrip walk to Mirror Lake/Meadow, to the grueling but rewarding 14- to 16-mile trek to Half Dome (permit required). Both of these trails begin near the Pines Campgrounds, and many additional trailheads are within Yosemite Valley. Rafting the Merced River is a fun way to cool down on a summer day when water levels are sufficient. Yosemite Valley also offers numerous guided bus tours, educational programs, museums, ranger-led activities,and an art center with workshops. Facilities North Pines Campground is one of the three reservation campgrounds in Yosemite Valley. It offers paved roads and parking spurs, flush toilets, and drinking water. Each campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring, and a food storage locker. Yosemite's free shuttle bus stops near the campground entrance. Nearby, historic Curry Village offers showers (for a fee), a general store, restaurants and bar, amphitheater, and a tours and activities desk. Natural Features Yosemite Valley is forested with a diverse mix of California black oak, Ponderosa pine, Incense-cedar, White fir, and Whiteleaf Manzanita, which offers a pleasant combination of sun and shade. Through the trees, Yosemite's telltale granite cliff faces are visible, and the gentle, refreshing Merced River flows nearby. Nearby Attractions Within one to two hours, visitors can drive or ride a shuttle bus to some of Yosemite's most grand viewpoints and historic sites. Glacier Point offers sweeping views of Yosemite Valley, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and Clouds Rest, among other notable landmarks. A visit to Wawona and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center is like stepping back in time. The Tioga Road offers a 39-mile scenic drive past forests, meadows, lakes, and granite domes. Tuolumne Meadows embodies the high-country of the Sierra Nevada, with its broad sub-alpine meadows and granite domes and peaks. Beautiful Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is home to spectacular scenery and numerous wilderness trailheads. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (209) 372-8502. Charges & Cancellations Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date only incur a $10 transaction fee. Within 48 hours, $10 and the first night's fee are charged (Exception: 1 night reservations do not incur an additional $10 fee, but do not receive a refund). No-shows will be assessed a $20 service fee along with the loss of the first night's fee.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 99

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
Backpacker's	Backpacker's 1 person	management	24 ft	—
Backpacker's	Backpacker's 2 people	management	24 ft	—
Backpacker's	Backpacker's 3 people	management	24 ft	—
Backpacker's	Backpacker's 4 people	management	24 ft	—
Backpacker's	Backpacker's 5 people	management	24 ft	—
Backpacker's	Backpacker's 6 people	management	24 ft	—
North Pines	101	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	103	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	105	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	107	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	109	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	111	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
North Pines	113	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
North Pines	115	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	116	management	24 ft	—
North Pines	118	management	24 ft	—
North Pines	119	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—	yes
North Pines	120	management	24 ft	—
North Pines	122	management	24 ft	—
North Pines	123	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	125	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
North Pines	126	management	24 ft	—
North Pines	128	management	40 ft	—
North Pines	129	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—	yes
North Pines	131	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	132	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	134	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	135	rv nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	136	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	200	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	201	rv nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	203	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	204	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	206	rv nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	207	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	208	rv nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	209	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	210	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	212	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	213	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	214	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	215	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	217	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	218	rv nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	219	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	301	rv nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	303	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	305	rv nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	306	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	307	rv nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	308	rv nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	309	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	310	standard nonelectric	27 ft	—
North Pines	311	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	312	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	313	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	314	rv nonelectric	35 ft	—
North Pines	315	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	316	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
North Pines	318	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

20 daysNext release · September 15 · 07:00 PT

Released 5 months in advance in one-month blocks on the 15th of each month at 7 am Pacific (e.g., Jan 15 release covers arrivals May 15-Jun 14). Confirmed on Recreation.gov facility page for Upper Pines (API 232447).

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in CA-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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