📷 Mx. Granger, CC0Upper Pines Campground
Yosemite Valley, CA
The largest campground in Yosemite Valley, under Half Dome. Reservations open months ahead and go fast.
- Nearest town
- Yosemite Valley, CA
- Category
- Camping & RV
- GPS
- 37.7355, -119.5627
- Hookups
- none
- Max length
- 35 ft (10.7 m)
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–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Upper Pines Campground?
Upper Pines Campground is in Yosemite Valley, CA, at GPS 37.7355, -119.5627. It is about 6 mi from Tunnel View.
Which road trips pass Upper Pines Campground?
Upper Pines Campground is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Death Valley to Yosemite on the Eastern Sierra.
What is there to see near Upper Pines Campground?
Places worth a stop nearby: Glacier Point (1 mi), Tunnel View, Yosemite (6 mi), Olmsted Point (7 mi) and Tenaya Lake (9 mi).
When is the best time to visit Upper Pines Campground?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)