Tuolumne Meadows
Yosemite National Park, CA
A wide subalpine meadow on the Tuolumne River at 8,600 feet, reached only when the Tioga Road is open, usually June to November. Flat walks lead to Soda Springs and Parsons Lodge; dome hikes start nearby.
- Nearest town
- Yosemite National Park, CA
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.8733, -119.3589
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August. Cold, short days in January. Mountain passes on this route are usually open July–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Tioga Pass (CA-120) (3,031 m). Usually open July–October; outside that window the road can be closed by snow. Alternative: Cross the Sierra via CA-108 or further north.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Ellery CampgroundCampsite8 mi from Tuolumne Meadows · 12 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Mono Vista RV ParkMotorhome stopover14 mi from Tuolumne MeadowsTentsMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Oh! Ridge CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Tuolumne MeadowsTentsCaravansDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Glass Creek CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Tuolumne Meadows · 66 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsFree
- Willow Springs RV ParkMotorhome stopover23 mi from Tuolumne Meadows · 27 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Big Springs CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Tuolumne Meadows · 26 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsFree
All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Tuolumne Meadows?
Tuolumne Meadows is in Yosemite National Park, CA, at GPS 37.8733, -119.3589. It is about 6 mi from Tioga Pass.
Can you camp near Tuolumne Meadows?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tuolumne Meadows Backpackers Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 67 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Tuolumne Meadows?
Tuolumne Meadows is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Yosemite end to end: sequoias, Glacier Point and Tioga Road and Giant trees, granite walls and the highest pass: by camper through Sequoia, Yosemite and over the Tioga Pass.
What is there to see near Tuolumne Meadows?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tenaya Lake (6 mi), Olmsted Point (8 mi), Upper Pines Campground (15 mi) and Glacier Point (15 mi).
When is the best time to visit Tuolumne Meadows?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)