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

North 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 80 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 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, trash dumpster, pay telephone, horse stable, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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@DavidW7736336 · Camped on Sep 3, 2025
I've never stayed in the backpacker campground. It was a little tricky to find as this was my first time to Yosemite, but after asking 4 different park staff, we were able to find it. Once found, all went smoothly and no issues.
@MattK8197071 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #529
The campground was nice and pretty chill. The shuttle bus system was handy for getting around in the Valley. We took it to several trailheads and to the Merced River beaches.
@GeoffreyB75292 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #103
Great experience. Enjoy spending time in the River during hottest part of day. Curry Village a short distance away as well.
@VickiK61D37259 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #507
Perfect campspot, nice weather! We'll be back!
@terryh6561192 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #310
I waited 6 months for the experience of camping on the Valley floor @ North Pines Campground. Unfortunately it wasnt what I dreamed it would be. My neighbors hired a service to bring in a giant RV. They ran their generator every chance they got. The generator hours are way to generous: 7am-9am, 12pm-2pm and 5pm-7pm. Yup, breakfast, lunch & dinner! I also got to listen to their barking dog who was left in the air conditioned condo. I came home a day early. Yosemite is beautiful but its been spoiled by the crowds.
@AnnickC3F9DF7A · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #513
The campsite is clean, the volunteers/rangers are super friendly and there are some amazing spots near the river. The ones in the middle can get cramped (our neighbor had 5 tents!!!) and the smoke at night from wood fires is unreal. We have a little girl with asthma who got sick from it and we had to leave.
@DonnaV45835701 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #316
Quiet, clean campground and close to curry village
@BethW1140729 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #200
Wonderful site, beautiful campground! We especially loved the trail access from the campground to the Ahwahnee Hotel and Mirror Lake.
@RosemaryME4817 · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #212
North Pines is a very nice camping area. Lots of spaces for tents - we had 3. Clean restrooms and potable water at the front restrooms. Good location for hiking/walking to Mirror Lake area, Vernal and Nevada Falls. The shuttle buses stop is close by at Upper or Lower Pines. Bicycle rentals at Curry Village. We had two EVs and there are plenty of free charging stations at Curry Village and Yosemite Lodge (thank you Rivian!)
@RobertC4745893 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #204
Our campsite - 402 was only partially under water during a significant thunderstorm. Our neighbors tent however ended up in a huge puddle and they decided to leave 2 days early due to wet sleeping bags. Aside from that, had a great time
@LuisM2988159 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #315
Spot 315 was good. Had enough space for 2-3 tentsGreat view of Washington column. Near restroom. Restroom light was too bright at night.Was happy to stay at Yosemite Valley.
@SequoiaFE799B0 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #136
Camp was right along the creek. You could see half dome through the trees! Bathrooms were clean, theres a place to fill water. This was my favorite out of all the valley campgrounds
@KrishnaD2EBDD2 · Camped on Aug 23, 2025
Just the regular backpackers campground nothing fancy. People were all friendly. Cindy is the best!!
@HillaryGFC7C30 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #316
Although the site was at max capacity when I visited (late August), I was surprised by how quiet and not-busy it felt! Friendly park staff and a very spacious campsite. Would recommend selecting a site not near the bathrooms, as the lights stay on all night. There are free public showers available at Curry Village, 10 minute walk down the road. Overall a great experience.
@MelbaJ973B8793 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #517
Excellent tour guide Brian from Yosemite Conservatory
@kailiangFC8D03 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025 at Campsite #111
best camping place. (only second to sequoia lodgepole 040)
@KevinA3275318 · Camped on Aug 19, 2025 at Campsite #529
Great camping experience
@WilliamW688008 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #307
Nice campground with clean restrooms.
@HilaryPA1880DE · Camped on Aug 16, 2025
Backpackers camp is not as well signposted or on maps as other locations in the park. Friendly camp Ranger found me wandering and very kindly pointed me the correct direction. Otherwise camp was great, not too far to walk to shuttles or walkable further to amenities like Curry Village. Toilets and trash bins on site, a hiker box with a small amount inside.
@EricZ75A7E0E57 · Camped on Aug 16, 2025
The hikers camp exceeded my expectations, even after watching a few YouTubers describe it. The trash and toilets are maintained daily and the friendly rangers stop by in the evening for a safety talk and to answer questions for first timers to the Yosemite wilderness experience.
@ShahrzadN5D140 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #204
The campsite was really crowded, noisy and the campsites were really close to each other.
@DianaT5465637 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #213
Site 213 is great with plenty of shade. Short distance from river access and not too close to the restroom. We will be coming back to North Pines!
@Sebastian79906 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #109
We had 109 and is was great. River nearby, restrooms not far. Easy to go everywhere and nice location.
@ERICP174274122 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #517
Great spot right by the water!
@PeterB9363957 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025
Stayed at Backpackers Campground and had a great time. Rangers were friendly and very helpful.

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