Wawona Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $36.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 95 total · 95 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 82.7 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 83.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.5447, -119.6727
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Wawona Campground is located along the South Fork Merced River close to historic Wawona. At an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,219 m), the campground is located in the southern end of the park, 27 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley. The majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is just a short drive away and the Yosemite History Center is in nearby Wawona where you can see some of the park’s oldest structures. Wawona offers a visitor center, hotel, and a market.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Wawona Campground free?
No. Wawona Campground charges $36.00. 95 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Wawona Campground?
Wawona Campground has 95 sites on record. 95 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Wawona Campground?
The Wawona Campground is located along the Wawona Road. From the South Entrance drive 6 miles north on the Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41); approximately 1 mile north of Wawona, the campground is located on the left. From Yosemite Valley, drive south 27 miles (approximately 45 minutes) and just before you reach Wawona itself, the campground will be on the right.
What is the weather like at Wawona 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 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 Wawona Campground?
<b>Pets:</b> Permitted (except in group site); must be on a leash at all times. <b>Fires:</b> Wood and charcoal fires are permitted all year. <b>People per site:</b> A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite, except for the group site, which requires 13 to 30 people. <b>Vehicles per site:</b> A maximum of two vehicles are allowed per campsite. 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>.
Nearby
- Wawona Horse Campsites1.1 mi
- Wawona Horse Camp1.2 mi
- Wawona Campground2.0 mi
- SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND4.4 mi
- Big Sandy Campground7.3 mi
- Bridalveil Creek Campground8.6 mi
- Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp8.6 mi
- Jerseydale Campground9.1 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site82.7 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water83.2 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.
