Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Plan a visit

Requirements and current conditions

Arrival departure policy

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Arrival after check in allowed: Yes
Check in: 12:00
Checkout: 12:00
Missed deadline consequence: reservation cancelled
Reservation check in deadline after first night: 10:00

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground regulations publish noon check-in and checkout, the next-morning no-show cutoff, campsite and overflow parking rules, wastewater and utility rules, and campground hammock, clothesline, and slackline restrictions.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
National Park Service
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Campfire policy

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

General: allowed in open campgrounds unless fire restrictions are in effect
Requires current fire restriction check: Yes
Yosemite valley and hodgdon may through september: wood fires only 17:00-22:00

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground rules require continuous proper food storage, limit ordinary campsites to six people and generally two motor vehicles, and allow camping or vehicle sleeping only in designated campsites. Seasonal fire, pet, quiet-hour, generator, and stay-limit rules also apply.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Campground parking policy

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Additional parking: near each campground at no additional charge
Additional parking can be very limited: Yes
Maximum motor vehicles per campsite: 2
Site specific one vehicle limits possible: Yes
Trailers do not count if they fit on parking pad: Yes
Vehicles must fit on parking pad: Yes

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground regulations publish noon check-in and checkout, the next-morning no-show cutoff, campsite and overflow parking rules, wastewater and utility rules, and campground hammock, clothesline, and slackline restrictions.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
National Park Service
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Generator hours

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

07:00-09:00
12:00-14:00
17:00-19:00

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground rules require continuous proper food storage, limit ordinary campsites to six people and generally two motor vehicles, and allow camping or vehicle sleeping only in designated campsites. Seasonal fire, pet, quiet-hour, generator, and stay-limit rules also apply.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Group camping policy

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Nearby vehicle maximum

Normally available at

Wawona Campground
Hodgdon Meadow Campground
Bridalveil Creek Campground
Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Party size maximum

Party size minimum

Reservation required

Yes

Tent only

Yes

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The official 2026 campground table identifies 13 developed campgrounds and publishes their tentative operating dates, elevation, vehicle limits, reservation timing, daily fee, site count, accessible-site count, water service, and operational notes.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
National Park Service
Observed at
2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Horse camping policy

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Reservation required

Yes

Summer locations

Wawona Campground
Bridalveil Creek Campground
Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The official 2026 campground table identifies 13 developed campgrounds and publishes their tentative operating dates, elevation, vehicle limits, reservation timing, daily fee, site count, accessible-site count, water service, and operational notes.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
National Park Service
Observed at
2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Line and hammock policy

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Hammocks clotheslines and other tensioned lines: allowed when not hazardous
Slacklines at camp 4: within 200 feet for registered Camp 4 campers
Slacklines at other campgrounds: No
Slacklines on oaks: No
Tree padding required: Yes

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground regulations publish noon check-in and checkout, the next-morning no-show cutoff, campsite and overflow parking rules, wastewater and utility rules, and campground hammock, clothesline, and slackline restrictions.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
National Park Service
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Live campsite availability

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Booking channel: Recreation.gov
Requires current check: Yes

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Recreation.gov is the current booking and availability surface for Yosemite developed campgrounds; a published site inventory does not establish availability for future trip dates.
Publisher
Recreation.gov
Observer / attribution
Recreation.gov
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: Recreation.gov

Pets policy

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Allowed in

all campgrounds except Camp 4 and group campsites

Conditions

leashed
not left unattended while tied

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground rules require continuous proper food storage, limit ordinary campsites to six people and generally two motor vehicles, and allow camping or vehicle sleeping only in designated campsites. Seasonal fire, pet, quiet-hour, generator, and stay-limit rules also apply.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Quiet hours

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Ends: 06:00
Starts: 22:00

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground rules require continuous proper food storage, limit ordinary campsites to six people and generally two motor vehicles, and allow camping or vehicle sleeping only in designated campsites. Seasonal fire, pet, quiet-hour, generator, and stay-limit rules also apply.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Reservation policy

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Booking channel: Recreation.gov
Live availability: requires current check
Release timing: varies by campground
Required season: April through October

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS states Yosemite has 13 developed campgrounds, all on reservation systems from April through October; release timing differs by campground and current availability must be checked through Recreation.gov.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Wastewater and utility policy

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Camp wastewater: designated utility drains
Campsite hookups available: No
Sewage: designated dump stations
Utility connections prohibited: Yes

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground regulations publish noon check-in and checkout, the next-morning no-show cutoff, campsite and overflow parking rules, wastewater and utility rules, and campground hammock, clothesline, and slackline restrictions.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
National Park Service
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-26T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Facilities and services

Campground count

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS states Yosemite has 13 developed campgrounds, all on reservation systems from April through October; release timing differs by campground and current availability must be checked through Recreation.gov.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Campground showers

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Available in campgrounds: No
Paid alternative: Curry Village pool showerhouse

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The official 2026 campground table identifies 13 developed campgrounds and publishes their tentative operating dates, elevation, vehicle limits, reservation timing, daily fee, site count, accessible-site count, water service, and operational notes.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
National Park Service
Observed at
2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Camping stay limit

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Calendar year nights: 30
Maximum of seasonal nights in yosemite valley or wawona: 7
May 1 through september 15 nights: 14

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground rules require continuous proper food storage, limit ordinary campsites to six people and generally two motor vehicles, and allow camping or vehicle sleeping only in designated campsites. Seasonal fire, pet, quiet-hour, generator, and stay-limit rules also apply.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Campsite hookups

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Electrical: No
Sewer: No
Water: No

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The official 2026 campground table identifies 13 developed campgrounds and publishes their tentative operating dates, elevation, vehicle limits, reservation timing, daily fee, site count, accessible-site count, water service, and operational notes.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
National Park Service
Observed at
2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

People per campsite

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground rules require continuous proper food storage, limit ordinary campsites to six people and generally two motor vehicles, and allow camping or vehicle sleeping only in designated campsites. Seasonal fire, pet, quiet-hour, generator, and stay-limit rules also apply.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Vehicles per campsite

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Exceptions: some sites accommodate only one; consult site details
Maximum: 2

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground rules require continuous proper food storage, limit ordinary campsites to six people and generally two motor vehicles, and allow camping or vehicle sleeping only in designated campsites. Seasonal fire, pet, quiet-hour, generator, and stay-limit rules also apply.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

More planning facts

Dump station locations

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

All year

Upper Pines Campground

Summer

near Wawona Campground
near Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Tuolumne 2026 status

closed beginning September 8 until further notice

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
The official 2026 campground table identifies 13 developed campgrounds and publishes their tentative operating dates, elevation, vehicle limits, reservation timing, daily fee, site count, accessible-site count, water service, and operational notes.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
National Park Service
Observed at
2026-09-17T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Food storage

Recorded for: Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Required: 24 hours per day

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS campground rules require continuous proper food storage, limit ordinary campsites to six people and generally two motor vehicles, and allow camping or vehicle sleeping only in designated campsites. Seasonal fire, pet, quiet-hour, generator, and stay-limit rules also apply.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2025-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Before you go

These open questions need confirmation; Wayproof does not fill them with guesses.

Which published Yosemite campsite has live availability for the planned dates?

Stable campground and campsite inventory is published, but live inventory is dynamic and must be checked for the trip dates.

Open question. Linked evidence does not resolve this gap.

Reservation policy

Booking channel: Recreation.gov
Live availability: requires current check
Release timing: varies by campground
Required season: April through October

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
NPS states Yosemite has 13 developed campgrounds, all on reservation systems from April through October; release timing differs by campground and current availability must be checked through Recreation.gov.
Publisher
National Park Service
Observer / attribution
NPS
Observed at
2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T18:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: National Park Service

Live campsite availability

Booking channel: Recreation.gov
Requires current check: Yes

Evidence and sources (1)

No claim effective interval recorded.

Spatial scope IDs: scope-yosemite-developed-campgrounds

Evidence stance: supports · Evidence details
Recreation.gov is the current booking and availability surface for Yosemite developed campgrounds; a published site inventory does not establish availability for future trip dates.
Publisher
Recreation.gov
Observer / attribution
Recreation.gov
Observed at
Unknown
Retrieved at
2026-09-22T00:00:00+00:00
Retrieval time does not establish when an event occurred.
Observation details · Source details · Original source: Recreation.gov

Yosemite Developed Campgrounds

Plan a visit

Requirements and current conditions

Arrival departure policy

Campfire policy

Campground parking policy

Generator hours

Group camping policy

Horse camping policy

Line and hammock policy

Live campsite availability

Pets policy

Quiet hours

Reservation policy

Wastewater and utility policy

Facilities and services

Campground count

Campground showers

Camping stay limit

Campsite hookups

People per campsite

Vehicles per campsite

More planning facts

Dump station locations

Food storage

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Before you go

Which published Yosemite campsite has live availability for the planned dates?

Reservation policy

Live campsite availability

Sources, evidence, and history