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Campsite #85 at Upper Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA
$36
Campsite #85
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 35 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
2/18
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Campsite #85 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 35ft driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (22)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 73% |
| 4 star | | 5% |
| 3 star | | 18% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 5% |
@AgustinaM5EDFF · Camped on Jan 30, 2026 at Campsite #85
The park is wonderful!! Lovely landscapes, dont miss the Yosemites fall. The bathrooms in the camping werent good.
@ChristineR7395 · Camped on Dec 20, 2025 at Campsite #85
Upper Pines is conveniently located close to Mirror Lake. The restrooms are heated . There was adequate space for two large vehicles. It got pitch dark at night, which I liked. We werent hassled at all by park staff.
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@CarlosS3538166 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #85
It was a good experience. Showers would be very nice.
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@RonV92CDB2AD9A · Camped on May 21, 2025 at Campsite #85
bring bicycles as most places are close enough to camp and you won't have to wait for buses
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@DavidK6336379 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #85
As a destination, there's not much that beats the Yosemite Valley. The campground at Upper Pines has decent space and good access to the stores. However, it's a bit crowded (we were there in July 2024) and it's obviously luck of the draw when it comes to neighbors who may choose to play music at 11pm. Our campsite (#85) is too close to the restroom...the main problem of this is the light pollution as the motion sensors are very sensitive. Overall, it was a decent place to stay, but not the best.
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@MaraT558491E60 · Camped on Apr 11, 2024 at Campsite #85
We love camping at Upper Pines! We bring our bikes and love biking around Yosemite Valley. We are also sure to bring soap because the campground bathrooms don't supply any. The camp hosts and rangers are friendly and helpful. The ravens, pileated woodpeckers, and stellar jays are entertaining to watch while around the campsite.
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@LeoD7071919 · Camped on Apr 10, 2024 at Campsite #85
Amazing location, well furnished, quiet and beautiful.
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@DonaldC5913877 · Camped on Jan 9, 2024 at Campsite #85
Love Winter snow camping at Upper Pines! I am 70 and some change, and have been coming to Yosemite at least once a year since I was in HS. Changed from summer camping to only Winter camping about 20 years ago, due to crowds. In January, there are very few people, and the folks that are there, are much more "seasoned" then the typical day trippers you find in warmer months. Common areas around the village\stores\restaurants are constantly being cleared, (Shoe Ice cleats are highly recommended) making getting around easy. Buses are very reliable, no need to drive anywhere yourself. Trails are empty, but snowshoes are highly recommended for leaving plowed areas. The views in the silence of winter are just stunning, and a wonderful time to renew your soul. Having the right equipment, may it be tent or trailer, is all it takes to stay warm and dry. Pro tip.... don't be that guy walking around in 25degF temps, with no shirt and wet sneakers.
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@JunM9B63EEC567 · Camped on Aug 31, 2023 at Campsite #85
No officer and instruction at check-in
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@EdO9073683 · Camped on May 21, 2023 at Campsite #85
Just a wonderful campground. Close to the shuttle stop, plenty of room between sites and good access to toilets and fresh water station. Perfect for a 31’ RV.
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@BrianS9986332 · Camped on Nov 23, 2022 at Campsite #85
Great campground right in Yosemite Valley, missing picnic table at site 85.
@DonaldC948 · Camped on Jan 14, 2022 at Campsite #85
Wintertime camping in Yosemite, while requiring well thought out preparation, is one of the best experiences. We have been winter camping at Upper Pines for almost 30 years. The Park folks work hard to keep the campground clean, and make sure that the folks from all over the world are safe. Gentle reminders to some about bear safety was professional, as was reminders to some about generator hours.
The beauty of the park in winter is breathtaking. The contrast of granite rock walls, with mounds of fresh snow piled high in some places creates a sense of peaceful solitude, that renews the sole. Also renewing is a good adult beverage around an evening warming fire, but that is another story!
The beauty of the park in winter is breathtaking. The contrast of granite rock walls, with mounds of fresh snow piled high in some places creates a sense of peaceful solitude, that renews the sole. Also renewing is a good adult beverage around an evening warming fire, but that is another story!
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@Robertl818 · Camped on Jan 7, 2022 at Campsite #85
camping sites were clean and well plowed during the snow. great place to camp. i would return again.
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@TracyW9719914 · Camped on Oct 26, 2021 at Campsite #85
October 2021 right after the cyclone bomb and Yosemite falls were flowing in full stream! Mirror lake was beautiful with all the fall colors. Perfect timing. Rode a bike through the valley for 3 days. Only downside was the camper who ran his generator 7am to 7pm. Unbelievable. They never left the campground
@NatyD251 · Camped on Sep 24, 2021 at Campsite #85
Awesome place
@ElizabethO868 · Camped on Aug 29, 2021 at Campsite #85
it was our first time camping and it was a great experience.
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@TaylorB683 · Camped on Aug 26, 2021 at Campsite #85
Loved staying at Upper Pines. The close proximity of Curry Village for last minute supplies and restocks was very helpful. I definitely recommend renting bikes from Curry Village and exploring the valley that way for a day!
Campsites & bathrooms were very clean. Park Rangers were very helpful and friendly.
There was an active bear in the area, so camping right near the forest line made me a bit nervous, but all was well :)
Campsites & bathrooms were very clean. Park Rangers were very helpful and friendly.
There was an active bear in the area, so camping right near the forest line made me a bit nervous, but all was well :)
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@JulieS368 · Camped on Mar 20, 2021 at Campsite #85
Upper Pines is classic Yosemite. it is picturesque with granite walls surrounding it and views of Half Dome from some sites. It is easy to bike all over the valley and get to hikes on the Mist Trail and Mirror Lake.
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@FredrickZ2AD04 · Camped on Dec 13, 2019 at Campsite #85
Upper Pines in the winter is beautiful - rangers are great, sites was wonderful, what else could you ask for?
@AliceD5CFAE55C · Camped on Nov 4, 2019 at Campsite #85
Great campground, great utilities in this amazing valley!
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