Yosemite National Park27
Campsite #27 at Upper Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA
$36
Campsite #27
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
2/27
3/30
Campsite #27 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 24ft driveway, Accessible, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 8% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@VanessaG05F5B6 · Camped on Feb 11, 2026 at Campsite #27
Great location. Friendly staff and would go back
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@Chandresh907C5 · Camped on Dec 10, 2025 at Campsite #27
Campground was great, bathrooms clean and working, staff friendly and ready to help.
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@DanH6147433 · Camped on Nov 18, 2025 at Campsite #27
I don't understand why most of the loops are closed. It's not like you need that much extra staff since most if not all the campers do not need assistance. If it is a maintenance of the bathroom and trash pickup issue then close the bathrooms and remove the trashcans and post a note saying you are in a no amenities, packin/packout campground.
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@ChaseDE02A228E · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #27
Camp hosts are very personable, kind and helpful. Womens bathroom was squeaky clean and warm. I heard mens bathroom was, well, disrespected by the users. Camp site was large with zero litter. Bear box is huge. Park shuttles nearby so you can leave your car here. Showers at Curry Village surpassed expectations. Grab some firewood at the bottom of hill. Curry store charged me $17 for a box.
@Edies4C23673CC · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #27
We took a group of high school students here and they had an excellent time. The lack of reception helped them unplug from daily life, and the sights to see helped them be present in the moment. One favorite moment was when a student saw a shooting star for the first time. Another was splashing in water near Mirror Lake - ice cold, but the students loved it. We also ate lunch near El Capitan and were able to see some climbers through our binoculars. An especially intrepid group hiked the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls and absolutely loved it, while a less adventurous crew took the shuttle to Lower Yosemite Falls and got some excellent pictures. Cooking on the grill over an open fire was also a must, as were smores after dark. The campsite was well maintained and everything was easy to find. Highly recommend.
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@CarlosM4853367 · Camped on Dec 3, 2024 at Campsite #27
Upper Pines is a nice campground for most of the year. However, it is located in an area that receives very little sun in December. Both North Pines and Lower Pines get more sun but alas, they are closed.
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@WasineeK43BBD2 · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #27
Wonderful wonderful! The campground is right at the heart of Yosemite valley!
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@MeganW1047031 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #27
We stayed at Upper Pines during our Half Dome trip! Was only ~1 flat mile from the trailhead, which made planning super simple! Great access to Merced River and bathrooms were clean!
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@BenjaminG92848 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #27
Easy campground to Navigate, bathrooms were good enough and a place to rinse dishes was nice. I thought there were showers but I was wrong. Great views and nice easy walk to the meadow from the lower numbered sites. Got to see Yosemite for my first time and it snowed, absolutely beautiful.
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@SarahM1574964 · Camped on Sep 17, 2023 at Campsite #27
Great spot!! Ample space for parking, very clean picnic/fire ring area, and a quiet, private spot for the tent. lots of trees all around. easy access to restrooms/water, unbelievable views and a short walk to the river. 10/10 had an incredible experience wish we could have stayed longer. cant wait to return
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@Chrisj7268313 · Camped on Dec 23, 2022 at Campsite #27
The Camp Hosts were most obliging and Chris the Yosemite Employee even called to make certain I was coming in. There were people camping in my spot but the Host found me a comparable place to camp right away. Winter in the campground means the potable water access is limited if you want to fill your trailer/RV tanks upon arrival. There is potable water near the waste dump site but it can be frozen.
@JoelP5F5954664 · Camped on May 18, 2022 at Campsite #27
The camp spots are way too close together. For $34 I would have expected more.
@JacobM7775883 · Camped on Feb 11, 2022 at Campsite #27
The staff was helpful as always, and the location is great. But the bathrooms were pretty gross, were not cleaned for days, and neither had soap nor garbage can.
@BraulioM879 · Camped on Dec 6, 2021 at Campsite #27
I've been to Yosemite Several times and each time we have always camped at Upper Pines due to its close proximity to Yosemite Store just in case we need to get more wood or other essentials. Campground is always clean and bathroom and well maintained, highly recommended, only downside is reserving a spot, i had to reserve it 6 months in advance, i was lucky because i hear from other campers they had to do it 1 year ahead! very popular spot but worth it!
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@MariaO700 · Camped on Nov 14, 2021 at Campsite #27
Beautiful Park. Sites are close but he beauty makes it well worth it. Many trails and activities in the vicinity.
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@PatriciaH530 · Camped on Oct 27, 2021 at Campsite #27
We had a great time. It was our first time camping in Yosrmite Valley and it was late October so everyone had campfires going and it was quite smoky. We were okay but if someone has breathing issues it could be a problem. I think because of the drought the potable water taps were not working. Luckily we brought plenty of water and were also able to pick some up at the well stocked store. We had a really great time and found a variety of trails that could be enjoyed by my 8 year old granddaughter and everyone. It is SO beautiful. Breathtaking. It is an honor and great privilege to be able to stay in the valley.
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@DarrenH107 · Camped on Oct 22, 2021 at Campsite #27
We had a nice campsite but they crammed a lot of campsites into a small area so your neighbors are pretty close. Bathrooms had no soap.
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@AlexanderB672 · Camped on Sep 26, 2021 at Campsite #27
The best place for a California Sierra Nevada family vacation in my book.
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@PamelaK202 · Camped on Sep 2, 2021 at Campsite #27
Upper Pines is a perfect location for the night before a backcountry hike from the Happy Isles trailhead because it’s even closer than the backpackers’ campground … and it has water to fill your water bottles. The campsites are shady and far enough apart to give you some privacy. The staff are helpful. When we arrived, there was a squatter’s tent on our site, so they found us another one. This was our fourth time camping there and we will definitely be back.
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@OsamahA707 · Camped on May 18, 2021 at Campsite #27
The utilities was very clean and there are workers who take care of the place. Thank you!
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@JustinY404 · Camped on Mar 5, 2021 at Campsite #27
I had spot #27 and had the line of sight view to Half Dome - one of the best experiences so far. I would say this camp location is a nice "off to the side" from the valley, but not too far where I feel excluded from the valley. Restrooms were decent and not trashed. It is passible for a camp site. I also definitely appreciate it for always being warm.
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@PeterH875 · Camped on Feb 8, 2021 at Campsite #27
Although the camp ground was only 25% full, due to COVID, our camping spot was underwater, and it was a handicap spot. When we told the ranger, he just shrugged. It would have been nice for us to get another spot since there were plenty available. We toured the whole area and nobody else was having the same issue. The site has a low spot that keeps water from draining, so needless to say, we were walking in two to three inches of water all the time around the vehicle and trailer. We didn't let this dampen our spirits since Yosemite in the winter is awesome, and the added bonus of very few people was a huge plus.
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@Crystalin676EF · Camped on Nov 9, 2020 at Campsite #27
I absolutely adore the team. Ken who works at the Village Shop is so inviting, helpful and truly set the tone of my entire trip.
@PamelaK2026168 · Camped on Aug 24, 2020 at Campsite #27
We had a great time, as always. 27 is a huge site backing up to a field and then the road. It might be noisy if the Park were at full capacity. But it has great views.
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@MichelleG91209 · Camped on Aug 7, 2020 at Campsite #27
Fantastic location, walking distance to Curry Village. Beautiful campsite too and helpful hosts.
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