Lower Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Lower Pines Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (1 hr 59 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 4,000 feet. There are a total of 74 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs between 18 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. Fees range from $36.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports, rock climbing.

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4.5 out of 5

5 star		71%
4 star		16%
3 star		6%
2 star		3%
1 star		2%

@MatthewY4B5A8A · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #55

Campsite was nice, as we were walking distance to mirror lake, Happy Isles, and Camp Curry. My only complaint is that in the evening, all of the campfire smoke from other campers just sits in the air and makes the whole campground smokey.

@CharlesL794562 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #39

We were lucky to have perfect weather. Our Lower Pines site #39 was right on the river so we were able to launch our raft directly from our site. The rafting on the Merced River was awesome and we made 3 trips in 3 days (about two hours of blissful floating, no whitewater). The site is also an easy shuttle trip to the start of the Mist trail and the Four Mile Trail (up to Glacier Point). Lower Pines is my favorite area for it's great access to the river, the valley and Curry Village.

@ErikFE77D9FB2F · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #43

Very good spot, could hear the water

@GregB6149905 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #39

Great site. Beautiful park. Bathrooms were never cleaned in three nights

@AutraM621CCE88 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #62

The most peaceful campsite ever!!

@GerhardL85A1F4 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #24

central location, ideal for various hikes

@DanielP5943638 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #26

We came in during Memorial Day weekend. This was a decent stay, with a good view of half dome, and a good access to Curry Village by walking distance through the board walk meadow. Unfortunately, a lot of people like to light fires which can make this campground very smoky and hard to breathe throughout the night.

@DavidS3927304 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #60

Amazing camping trip. Our site was right by the water, absolutely beautiful views. My only critique was that there were signs saying the river was closed to boats, but a ranger clarified that is was actually open, but the signs were still up because of under-staffing. Nevertheless, we got on the river and had an amazing float.

@JenniferN22326 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #63

63 was a great site by the river. Lots of shade and space, but also lots of mosquitos at dawn/dusk! Ranger was very knowledgeable and helpful at check in.

@SusieS3628819 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #20

Bad area for site. People parking in our space even after cones were in place. Others set up on our site and were very loud the whole time. Too many people allowed on the sites around us. Way more than 6 people and 6 tents. No rangers anywhere, no one enforcing the rules.

@HaydenW351664D · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #2

Great camp sites.

@TammyC6063506 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #46

Great to camp right in the main park valley, close to many trailheads and shuttle service! Campground is surrounded by beauty - one of the best I've been to.

@briannac348913 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #27

We had a great experience. A wonderful campfire side celebration and saw some rangers wrangling bears.

@DeborahT570541 · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #30

All park volunteers and employees were pleasant and helpful.Our camping spot was convenient, and bathrooms were clean.Very grateful for our experience at Yosemite National Park.

@FrancoisP2511C · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #69

Really well except for showers

@GeraldEEB7A04D · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #71

Everything was good.

@HudsonH38E20B6 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #58

The best campground there is in yosemite

@KimB3858433 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #53

We stayed in both sights #53 and 57. Both sights were mostly level, in the shadows of Yosemite falls, bathrooms close by were clean. Water refill station for our water bottles near bathrooms. The camp ground was perfectly located to the epic Mist trail, bike rental in curry village. The campground does not have showers. The camp host was friendly and obviously loved his job. Truly magical experience if you can get the reservation. The week before Memorial Day turns out a perfect week - before the post Memorial Day crowds.

@MichaelL540355 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #70

We preferred the Lower Pines campground to the North Pines. We were outside loop (site 70) for Lower Pines, which was less busy/crowded than the inner loop site we had at North Pines. Site 70 does not have shade, but it does offer a great view of the sky if you use Starlink.

@ValerieAA1753C · Camped on May 15, 2025 at Campsite #62

Campground is clean and sites are spacious. Great views of half dome from your campsite. NPS staff are so helpful.

@JimK5441563 · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #20

You have to love dry camping. The scenery is breathless.

@JiriWA358CAFCD · Camped on May 7, 2025 at Campsite #35

Nice campgroung, staff helpfull.Clean, a lot of space. If it were available we wish stay longer.

@AmaliaGD54C201 · Camped on May 7, 2025 at Campsite #49

Stayed at site 49 - EXCELLENT site. Very large area for up to 4 tents or more. There were also two picnic tables surrounding the fire pit. Doesn't seem it would be prone to flooding.

@AlysonV2EBF7AD · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #21

Very friendly staff. Location excellent. Can walk to trails, Mirror lake , Curry village etc.

@YoranBEF902EAC · Camped on May 3, 2025 at Campsite #31

Lovely campsite, nice ranger. Great views, squirrels and pines. Access to river is limited. Have to be on north pines for that i suppose. There is a watertap and waste water disposal available. Toilets were ok as well. Excellent connection to bus

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