Crane Flat Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $36.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- October 11 to May 21
- Sites
- 148 total · 148 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 68.3 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 68.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.7498, -119.8003
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Crane Flat Campground is located along the Big Oak Flat Road, just west of Crane Flat, about 30 minutes northwest of Yosemite Valley, at 6,200 ft (1,900 m) elevation. There is a gas station and minimal convenience items located nearby at Crane Flat. Trailheads for both the Merced Grove and Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias are located within a short drive of the campground.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Crane Flat Campground free?
No. Crane Flat Campground charges $36.00. 148 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Crane Flat Campground?
Crane Flat Campground has 148 sites on record. 148 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Crane Flat Campground open?
The season on record runs October 11 to May 21. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Crane Flat Campground?
The Crane Flat Campground is located along the Big Oak Flat Road, just west of Crane Flat, about 16 miles (30 minutes) northwest of Yosemite Valley, at 6,200 ft (1,900 m) elevation. From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Entrance, continue on the Big Oak Flat Road for 9 miles (15 minutes) where you’ll find the campground on your right south of the Big Oak Flat Road.
What is the weather like at Crane Flat Campground?
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. (The Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)
What are the rules at Crane Flat Campground?
<b>Pets:</b> Permitted (must be on a leash at all times). <b>Fires:</b> Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. <b>People per site:</b> A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite. In double sites, a maximum of 10-12 people are allowed (depends on site). <b>Vehicles per site:</b> One to two motor vehicles are allowed per campsite (depending on campsite); three, in double sites. All vehicles must be parked on a parking pad. Trailers don't count against the vehicle limit as long as they fit on the parking pad. Additional parking may be available near the campground for no additional charge. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. <b>You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears.</b> Learn more about <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/bears.htm">bears</a>, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bears.htm">proper food storage</a>, and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/lockers.htm">food lockers</a>.
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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
