Yosemite National Park$24
Tamarack Flat
Total sites: 54
Available Tonight: 7
Available this Weekend: 0
Booking Window: 1 month
Available Tonight: 7
Available this Weekend: 0
Booking Window: 1 month
6,300 ft
79°F
55°F
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Tamarack Flat Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Tamarack Flat Campground is part of Yosemite National Park in California (2 hrs 19 min northeast of Merced, CA) with an elevation of 6,300 feet. Tamarack Flat Campground is rated 4.3 stars from 55 reviews. There are a total of 54 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of June to mid October. 51 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 1 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include accessible, restroom, trash dumpster. Activities include hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (78)
4.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 64% | |
| 4 star | 14% | |
| 3 star | 14% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@JakeP3466535 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #20
Had a very great time at Yosemite and this was a good base camp. Campsite is secluded and there is access to the creek if you walk across a big log. Close to the bathrooms which has its pros and cons (close at night but sometimes smelly). Saw some deer from camp. Lots of mosquitos so be prepared!
@Catherine93509 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #9
Very nice campsite. As usual groups noisy, but quiet by quiet hours
@JennA8812447 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #31
Vault toilets in great condition. Some sites are much more separated and shaded than others
@MarleenDE5181E · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #11
Staying in site 11 was perfect! Its off the road, there was a great boulder there we used to star gaze and also served as privacy. Loved the running water next to the site. The bathrooms were clean and everything was well maintained. Would definitely book here again!
@DonP9017789 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #1
Need more bathrooms.
@EikeSC288EC26B · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #14
Beautiful location, cozy campsite. Unfortunately, unlike other campsite we were staying on, there was not campground host keeping an eye on whats going on.Trash on our tentsite was one thing, but people not following the rules was the worst experience we have ever made! People disrespected the quiet time, noisy, listening to music or watching movies, children screaming, pets were not on the leash, food was stored outside the bearsafe boxes. It was like a wild west revival!For us being used to campgrounds such as North Rim and Sunset Bryce Canyon, being able to relax and enjoy the nature, this stay was really disappointing! But the campground itself is nice and cozy. There was water available in the creek.
@ElenaB9735687 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #20
Coming back to this campground after a day in a busy valley was amazing. The campsite is far from the rest of sites, right near the forest and by the creek. There is a deer hanging out around the campground, walking from one site to another, and its very quiet and peaceful.
@JianWED29D77F2 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #29
A chill place with many nearby destinations to explore. The camp site does not have portable water, so prepare to bring your own water, or a filter.The trail to El Captain got millions of mosquitos, be sure to wear protection net mask and long pants.
@NinaG48DE72204 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #39
I would 100% stay here again! Its centralized in the park, making it easy to explore in 1 direction 1 day, and the other direction the next.
@NathanC2334492 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #6
Great campground. Off the beaten path and more rustic for Yosemite standards.
@MichelleK34912 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #55
I was lucky enough to score 4 nights at Tamarack Flats, including 4th of July, to escape the fireworks where I live, which terrorize my dogs. This campground is unlike camping in the valley or at Wawona, especially during the day when everyone is off adventuring. It is remote, green & peaceful. Fortunately we had a site that could accommodate 2 cars (actually had 3 for 2/5 days)& 3 tents but we saw some sites that barely had one flat surface for a tent (41?) & one where the fire pit was pretty much in the road (54). The bearboxes were new & much bigger than the dimensions in the Recreation.gov app, think standard sized box. We had a 50qt Rtic, 2 medium coolers plus a square soft sided cooler and everything fit. No bears but we did see a couple beautiful deer. We had rangers come by 2 of the days, the first visit was 2 younger rangers one of whom specialized in Passive Aggressive Communication, the second visit was different rangers, more experienced and friendly. Both visits were informational, we weren't doing anything wrong but gosh, the first young young lady needs to chill. Bathrooms are vault and they were good right after being cleaned but by the end of the day it was terrible. I would walk past 2 sets to get to a less used one. Because the main purpose of my visit was to relax with my dogs, I did not desire to get up at 530am, but I was the only one i think. It seemed like I would awake to banging buckets, horns honking (think bike horns?), and literally 2 guys playing catch outside of my tent at 6:37 am. But despite sassy rangers and early risers I loved it there and will return. Great location with a 20 min drive to Crane Flat gas station (ice, flush toilets, snacks), 30+ min to the valley (swam in the cool waters of the Merced River), about 1 hour to Tenaya Lake (paddleboard, chill on the beach), and can't forget to include, walking through the forest in the campground itself. Biggest recommendation - do your research on camp site, they are not all equal
@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #27
No host. There was a campsite that seemed to be reserved for a host but nobody was there. We definitely feel more comfortable knowing that somebody is there, especially at a campground with no cell coverage. No water also makes it tough to camp. Even when you bring your own. Campsites are very close together. We will camp at a different campground next time for sure.
@GireeshS09A3D7 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #48
Its a great campground, but very rustic, no water, so if you are looking for some level of comfort this is not as comfortable as some of the other more popular ones close to the village.
@MatthewVA2A543 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #41
Great experience, long drive into camp
@SharonW8755039 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #43
We appreciated the chance to get a campsite. It was nice up out of the valley. We had a little trouble when using Recreation.gov trying to find descriptions of the sites so ended up with a not very level spot for our small tent. Signing could be improved to find our site. The map helped but the scale was confusing. Very restful for best proof box to put food, etc in!Thank you to hosts for your efforts keeping this camp nice.
@maryw3172749 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #27
Cool geology around this campground and a nice, freshly paved single lane road into camp. The site did not have a level tent area, so we set up the tent on the pull-through dirt driveway. No running water, pit toilets, bear boxes, and trash cans.
@FredLD45A7242A · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #25
No shade,very dusty
@KalW9C6D5CF825 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #55
Everything was wonderful but the needs to be a host on site after hours. There were a few bad actors high on drugs walking around talking loud during quiet hours with headlamps on disturbing the other campers. With no cell service its a potential security threat. Too many souls in one place to have no security.
@JessicaL597698 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #29
29 is a nice space with lots of trees.
@JessicaL597698 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #16
Not the best site in the camp, close to the bathroom.
@AllaA116F3DE4D · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #39
Great experience! Bathrooms were clean, awesome area with a nice breeze in the summer. There are some mosquitoes so bring bug spray. Would definitely camp here again next time!!
@BobbieL38A3453 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #22
EXCELLENT CAMPGROUND. Clean bathrooms, really nice campsite, camp host was helpful and pleasant. Please do bring mosquito spray.
@AlexisP4456349 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #2
Truly the best site in the whole campground. So large and private. Feels like wilderness camping but with the amenities of a bathroom (no water). Small creek behind the site
@JoannCF94F5CAD · Camped on Oct 14, 2023 at Campsite #7
Easy, enjoyable experience!
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Oct 14, 2023 at Campsite #16
Would not allow me to rate it
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