Yosemite National Park$36
Crane Flat
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Crane Flat Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Crane Flat Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 57 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 6,200 feet. There are a total of 166 campsites including 92 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid July to mid October. 74 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $36.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.
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Campsite Reviews (202)
4.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 58% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 8% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@EmilyB3587069 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #405
The campground was very clean and well maintained. For site 405, there was no shade after early morning until the end of the day, we ended up leaving to prepare breakfast somewhere else on our second day. This is fine if you plan to leave early for a hike, but good to know if you plan to be there during the day at all. We saw many deer walking through the campground! Would recommend, just look for a spot with more shade.
@NateR88B1174E1 · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #207
Drive into the valley was short and incredible!
@KevinY5350087 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #106
I prefer this campground to the ones in the valley because you feel like you are in the wilderness rather than a tent city in a metro area.
@LauraV2834904 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #415
Beautiful and well kept
@sandraq7322599 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #222
Love this campground! Ive been here a few times and its amazingly upgraded with normal toilets, well marked campsites.
@MarinoGD057994 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #108
This was one of the quietest camps in the park. Park rangers were very helpful. There was lots of wildlife in the area and a great meadow to just relax by.
@RosarioL29CEA3 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #411
The double space is good, but there is no shade during the day. Campground was full and everyone respected the quiet hours. Overall a great experience!
@SusanA7851316 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #425
Great stay at Crane Campground. I loved the little paths at the campground to be in nature while my guests chose to hang back. I also loved that it was away from the crowded areas of Yosemite. Great to have toilets and good water.
@RichardZ485077 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #422
Very well kept campground. Clean restrooms. Welcome center was very helpful in help to find campground and reading material about area. Thank you National Parks Service. Will return in the future.
@gloriao57BBECA · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #401
Beautiful and nice Camp ground very peaceful and clean
@AllysonD2379D5 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #126
Beautiful campground. Easy access to the bathrooms. Everything was clean and great way to stay in the park.
@Catherine87393 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #419
Still wish for easier way to book! There were numerous empty sites but the website and campground claims to be full! We stayed 3 nights and moved sites each nightWhy cant we go to the campground office and get a site on the same day?
@AndrewP1911421 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #118
Great campground, not too far from Yosemite valley if you have a car
@Christina50083 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #429
Great spots and sweet location just outside the valley floor. We used this as our base camp while we backpacked and it was great to stay within the park limits.
@BurakOB518702E · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #314
Well maintained
@jaeyoungs3EFF3 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #402
good place to stay, a little bit far from yosemite valey.
@CordeliaB2F005 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #307
Nice quiet campground only a 35 ish minute drive from the valley. Clean bathroom and site. No complaints!
@CynthiaM916014 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #510
We were quite surprised when we got to our camp spot and it had stairs 15 of them. My husband is a distinguish veteran and I discussed having a disabled spot. We did complain at the gate and they informed us they do not have any disabled spots. However, they did find us a spot that we could park in And made the changes for us. Why do they not have disabled sites?
@JennyS4587356 · Camped on Oct 13, 2024 at Campsite #310
Not so great of car campers, since youre very close to the street and bathroom. Perfect if youre tent camping; theres a big open area near the fire pit and bench. A lot of foot traffic and spigot use heard from our rooftop tent.
@JennyS4587356 · Camped on Oct 12, 2024 at Campsite #213
One of my favorite sites at Crane Flat. The campfire and table are in a very private area. Make sure you bring a wagon to wheel your belongings. A bit of a walk, but its not too bad.
@JeanBapt6BBF07 · Camped on Oct 12, 2024 at Campsite #306
Magnificent campsite in the middle of the forest, far from the hustle and bustle of the valley. We even had the opportunity to see a bear near the camp :)
@PaulK4963226 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #116
A very nice Campground, surrounded by trees I had the best night's sleep in a long time. Make sure you have the right equipment, since the nights can be rather chilly.
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #101
We had 2 other sites directly next to us so that when we were outside at all both other campers were not more than 8 feet from us. Additionally it was difficult backing into this site and also was on a slant downhill so very difficult to get level. One group were very loud until 1:30 am
@CherylC6330808 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #222
What a wonderful place to camp! Plenty of room at each campsite and we weren't on top of our neighbors. Site had a campfire/grill. Just stunning surroundings. Saw other campsites that looked so crowded! I would definitely stay in Crane Flat again! Conveniently located to El Capitan, the Falls and Half Dome. Great hiking, too.
@johnc3063297 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #528
Yosemite is great for camping. It was my first time in the park but very familiar with National Parks. The bathroom was a bit strenuous with backed up toilets. I was happy that it wasn't a lit bathroom that would have taken away from the darkness of the surrounding camping.
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