Wawona Horse Camp
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $50.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- October 12 to May 1
- Sites
- 2 total · 2 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 83.1 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 83.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.5395, -119.6524
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Wawona Horse Camp is located along the South Fork Merced River adjacent to historic Wawona. At an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,219 m), the camp 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 right next door 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 Horse Camp free?
No. Wawona Horse Camp charges $50.00. 2 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Wawona Horse Camp?
Wawona Horse Camp has 2 sites on record. 2 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Wawona Horse Camp open?
The season on record runs October 12 to May 1. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Wawona Horse Camp?
The Wawona Horse Camp is located off of the Wawona Road. From the South Entrance drive 6 miles north on the Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41) and in Wawona turn right on Chilnualna Road. The camp is on Wawona District Cir. to the right. From Yosemite Valley, drive south 28 miles south (approximately 50 minutes) and in Wawona turn left onto Chilnualna Road, then right onto Wawona District Circle. You'll find the camp on the right.
What is the weather like at Wawona 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 Wawona 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
- Wawona Horse Campsites0.1 mi
- Wawona Campground1.2 mi
- Wawona Campground2.4 mi
- SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUND3.6 mi
- Big Sandy Campground6.3 mi
- Fresno Dome Campground8.1 mi
- Nelder Grove8.4 mi
- Bridalveil Creek Horse Camp8.7 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site83.1 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water83.6 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.
