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Campsite #79 at Upper Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA
$36
Campsite #79
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 27 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
2/27
3/30
Campsite #79 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 27ft driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (18)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 39% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 17% |
| 2 star | | 6% |
| 1 star | | 11% |
@ShannV68345B10 · Camped on Dec 14, 2025 at Campsite #79
We had an amazing time, well looked after campsite. We stayed during winter and it was so quiet and beautiful
Major Issues
@CraigY6A2F5E9A · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #79
Glacier point is fantastic to see and worth the trip
Good
@KristinaL27964 · Camped on Feb 14, 2025 at Campsite #79
The camp host, Larry, was helpful and on top of things! We were there for two nights in February during the Firefall. Tips for getting to Firefall from Upper Pines. Take the Green Shuttle from the Lower Pines Stop outside of Upper Pines Campground entrance. If you get on a Purple Shuttle you'll have to change shuttles and possibly delay your arrival to the viewing area. Depending on the day the returning shuttle may not be going through to Curry Village. You'll either have to get off and walk back to the campground or wait for a Purple Shuttle.
No Service
@MarcusD7FACDE5 · Camped on Nov 21, 2024 at Campsite #79
Beautiful campsite, surprisingly populated but pretty tough drive to get to the site. Plan accordingly
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@BridgetL8A2EA1 · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #79
The campgrounds at Yosemite are in the valley and are adequate. The washrooms did not have soap and were dirty, unkept and generally disheveled. I did not want to use them - and were without soap and hot or even warm water. Obviously without soap and hot water - at a place where many are tent camping and hiking during the day - you can spread sickness and disease easily. The showers at Curry Village were $5 each, had hot water but the shower rooms were also dirty and cold (October). The showers have low flow shower heads which are good for the environment but it seemed like the water was dribbling out.... and I therefore probably took a longer shower than I would have with a bit more water... Don't forget your flip flops else you'll be sorry. There are maybe 8 showers in the ladies - I suppose they get busy in the summer but I was the only person showering on a weekday late morning mid October. Other than the "facilities" the dry camping spots were nice and level and there are fire rings and picinic benches at each site. Dogs are allowed on paved roads and paths in Yosemite which is a bonus. There were a lot of humans and doggos both at the camps and walking around yosemite village.
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@EricS9323236 · Camped on May 13, 2024 at Campsite #79
Best way to enjoy the valley portion of the park. Quite difficult to get spots with such high demand. We used a 3rd party app that gave faster notifications if sites becoming available when people canceled. Mid-May a great time of year; warm days/cool evenings. Very well maintained with level trailer pads.
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@MarkL5886645 · Camped on Apr 6, 2024 at Campsite #79
Fabulous NPS campground in the heart of yosemite Valley. Shame it's so difficult to reserve a site. But thw NPS staff were a delight. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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@DeniseR4357252 · Camped on Apr 26, 2023 at Campsite #79
All of the campgrounds in Yosemite are cramped. I am not picking on Upper Pines, there is just barely enough room for your rig to park, especially on the inner sites. And if you are adverse to campfire smoke you are going to get to stay completely closed up in your rig, as there was no breeze and no way for the smoke to dissipate. We were lucky that the temperature was cool enough to be closed up in our rig. And we only stayed one night. There are no hookups and generators are restricted to small windows of certain times during the day. We will stay outside of the park next time and travel back and forth.
No Service
@CynthiaL123583 · Camped on Jan 1, 2023 at Campsite #79
We had an unfortunate experience that I would like to warn others about. We were away from our site past check out time, which is noon. We came back to the site shortly after 1:30, and had a $200 ticket on our van. The ticket stated that we were there without a permit. We had the overnight permit on our dashboard.
@TianaC78DD4D9A · Camped on Apr 12, 2022 at Campsite #79
Convenient location - close to hikes and Curry Village. Plenty of restrooms and trash cans. Down side is the large number of campsites which means you're closer to your neighbors than the other surrounding campsites.
@RobertF6718628 · Camped on Feb 24, 2022 at Campsite #79
The Camp Host was very Helpful.
@RobertH1222975 · Camped on Jan 23, 2022 at Campsite #79
We had an excellent stay in our 24ft RV. In winter we did not feel like others were on top of us. Plenty of space.
@HerbY645 · Camped on Dec 7, 2021 at Campsite #79
We have gone to Yosemite for many years, but this was our first time in our RV. We could get only 2 days because of the time of year (December and maybe because of the Covid-19 Virus too.) Reservations were very easy to make. When we arrived at Upper Pines there was no one at the kiosk, but then we had reservations so we just proceeded to our camp site.
There are so many things to do: bike riding, walking up to the Lower Yosemite Falls and then across the bridge and continue in a very comfortable walk, going to the Ahwahnee Hotel, hike to Vernal and Nevada Fall. Driving up to Glacier Point is a must, if it is open. Every part of Yosemite has a wonderful view
There are so many things to do: bike riding, walking up to the Lower Yosemite Falls and then across the bridge and continue in a very comfortable walk, going to the Ahwahnee Hotel, hike to Vernal and Nevada Fall. Driving up to Glacier Point is a must, if it is open. Every part of Yosemite has a wonderful view
No Service
@KelliS278 · Camped on Nov 17, 2021 at Campsite #79
We stayed in spot 79. It fit our RV and vehicle perfectly. Everyone was quiet and respectful. Also, the camp ground attendants were sooo knowledgeable and helpful! They gave us great tips, maps and recommendations. We were very grateful for their help!
Good
@MarilynC420 · Camped on Oct 29, 2021 at Campsite #79
Beautiful waterfalls and fall color in the valley.
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@BrittanyB75966 · Camped on Jan 24, 2020 at Campsite #79
Great location, very close to the nearby shops. Great experience.
@DOYLEG2806767 · Camped on Aug 30, 2019 at Campsite #79
great veiw
@RobertV7482587 · Camped on Jul 12, 2019 at Campsite #79
The only water available had a plugged drain caused by food waste and washing dishes. It was 3rd world
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