Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $50.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- September 27 to July 15
- Sites
- 4 total · 4 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 64.3 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 64.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.8706, -119.3556
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Tuolumne Meadows Horse Campsites are located within Tuolumne Meadows Campground along the Tioga Road. At 8,000 feet (2,600 m) this campground is open seasonally and has wonderful summer access to many hikes, lakes, and prominent viewpoints. The campground is located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley but a small store, grill, and post office are located nearby in Tuolumne Meadows.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp free?
No. Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp charges $50.00. 4 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp has 4 sites on record. 4 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp open?
The season on record runs September 27 to July 15. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
The Tuolumne Meadows Campground is located along the Tioga Road. From Hwy. 120 east/Tioga Pass, the Tuolumne Meadows Campground is located approximately 17 miles west on the left. From Yosemite Valley take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road to reach Tuolumne Meadows; 54 miles total (approximately 90 minutes). You’ll find the campground on your right.
What is the weather like at Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
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 feet (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. (Wawona can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)
What are the rules at Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
<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 and six head of stock are allowed per campsite. <b>Vehicles per site:</b> A maximum of two vehicles and two stock trailers are allowed per campsite. Additional parking may be available nearby. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. <b>You are required to follow all stock regulations. </b> Learn more about <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/stock.htm">camping in Yosemite with your horse</a>. <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>.
Nearby
- Tuolumne Meadows Campground0.2 mi
- Tuolumne Meadows Campground0.3 mi
- Tioga Lake Campground6.8 mi
- Junction Campground7.4 mi
- Sawmill Walk-in Campground7.6 mi
- Ellery Lake Campground7.7 mi
- Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp7.9 mi
- Saddlebag Lake Campground8.0 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site64.3 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water64.8 mi
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.
