Yosemite Creek Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $24.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- September 7 to July 1
- Sites
- 74 total · 74 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 209-379-2123
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 63.8 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 64.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 37.8263, -119.5983
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Tucked away among the pines is the hidden gem of Yosemite Creek campground. Accessing this campground is an adventure down a rutted, 5-mile, single-lane dirt road. Motorhomes and trailers are NOT allowed. Recreation Your adventure awaits! Hiking, swimming, bouldering, napping (some of us are tired!), bird watching; the possibilities are as great as your imagination. Be sure to bring bug spray and sunscreen, plenty of water, and dress in layers as the weather can rapidly change at this elevation. Facilities Yosemite Creek campground is a primitive campground with vault toilets and no drinking water . A seasonal creek runs through the campground but water must be boiled and/or treated before drinking. Do not rely on creek water being available; bring water! Natural Features Granite boulders abound and the peaceful Yosemite Creek meanders through the campground on its way to Yosemite Valley. Bring your comfy chairs and hammocks and let the sounds of nature whisk you away from the busyness of day-to-day life. Nearby Attractions Head to Tuolumne Meadows for breathtaking views and a multitude of day hiking opportunities. Tenaya Lake is a great place to relax and swim or canoe. Yosemite Valley offers restaurants, museums, bike paths, day hikes and world-famous climbing. Don't forget about the Pioneer History center in Wawona, and of course, the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. Be prepared to make your own fun here-take delight in the quiet and give your screens a rest.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Yosemite Creek Campground free?
No. Yosemite Creek Campground charges $24.00. 74 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Yosemite Creek Campground?
Yosemite Creek Campground has 74 sites on record. 74 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Yosemite Creek Campground open?
The season on record runs September 7 to July 1. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Yosemite Creek Campground?
The Yosemite Creek Campground access road is located off the Tioga Road 21 miles west of Tioga Pass, the park’s east entrance (40 minutes). From Yosemite Valley, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 34 miles (just over 1 hour). From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Road, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 34 miles (40 minutes). Once you turn off the Tioga Road, you’ll travel 5 narrow, windy, rough miles to access the campground.
What is the weather like at Yosemite Creek 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.) Check the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/weathermap.htm">weather forecast</a>.
What are the rules at Yosemite Creek 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. <b>Vehicles per site:</b> A maximum of two motor 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. <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
- Porcupine Flat Campground2.2 mi
- White Wolf Campground4.1 mi
- Camp 4 Campground5.8 mi
- Camp 45.9 mi
- North Pines Campground6.1 mi
- Lower Pines Campground6.1 mi
- Upper Pines Campground6.5 mi
- Tamarack Flat Campground9.1 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site63.8 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water64.3 mi
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
