Campsite #197 at Upper Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA

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Campsite #197

17 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
27 ft Back-In
2 good
197
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Campsite #197 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 27ft driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (17)

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@DanaR596880882 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #197
The campsight at the Upper Pines was amazing!! The view was spectacular. This review asks about cellular service. We didnt have any but did not expect to and were happy to disconnect.
Verizon
Major Issues
@LiqinSF5F50B4C · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #197
Everything was good except the restroom had no hot water and no outlet. Best place to clime half dome
@RobertW1226972 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #197
Great site, but rec.gov gives priority to groups & LA RV rental companies for many spots!
AT&T
Major Issues
@JesseS1730361 · Camped on Apr 15, 2025 at Campsite #197
Great spot, with well maintained facilities. The check in representative was very helpful, very kind and just awesome! Thank you!
@PearlRB8170162 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #197
Loved the camp site, for 4 nights. The restrooms were close & always cleaned
Verizon
Excellent
@JacquelinA7448 · Camped on Jul 2, 2024 at Campsite #197
Close by trailheads, unfortunately shuttle service is not running at the moment.
T-Mobile
No Service
@DarrenPBE9F2C9 · Camped on May 26, 2024 at Campsite #197
Great experience! Yosemite is one of kind.
Verizon
Major Issues
@GurbinderB7630 · Camped on Jun 10, 2023 at Campsite #197
Bring cycles and please don't walk thru other campsites when going to bathrooms. Use edge of a camp instead of walking thru.
T-Mobile
Some Coverage
@WilfredH822993 · Camped on Nov 21, 2022 at Campsite #197
Always love my stay at Yosemite one of the nicest place on this Planet
@BrendaM7823850 · Camped on Sep 20, 2022 at Campsite #197
Excellent campsites (I was in 3 different sites). Access to the shuttle bus and the park was great. It rained so 50% of the campsites went unoccupied so it was super quiet. Ill be back in the spring!
@BrentN5551289 · Camped on Sep 11, 2022 at Campsite #197
Bathrooms are a bit derelict. One mens room tap did not work and the facility was dirty. Lights stay on all night which makes it hard to sleep in a tent. The campground is barren and massive. Sights are not well maintained with knocked over and broken concrete curbs, and broken old asphalt. Just seems worn out and old in this campsite - run down. Some sites seem oddly laid out with the table, bear box, and fire pit miles apart.
@GalynaB321B732 · Camped on Sep 8, 2022 at Campsite #197
Nice campground
@RobertW1226972 · Camped on May 4, 2022 at Campsite #197
Prior camper was still in my trailer site at 1 pm. 2 pm before they were out. Please know turnover is noon & everything is full, so pre-plan your day.
AT&T
Major Issues
@RobertW1226972 · Camped on Apr 13, 2022 at Campsite #197
The fact that you now have the box to check to stop bots is a BIG leap forward. I wrote a complaint to US Park Service years ago & got no response! I now feel like I have a decent chance to get a site annually. Love all the other changes too. Bob Wessels-100+ time Yosemite visitor!!
AT&T
Major Issues
@KaloyanK889199 · Camped on Apr 2, 2022 at Campsite #197
We enjoyed our stay at Upper Pines in the heart of the Yosemite Valley - a unique place to visit and camp. I give 4 stars just because we would like to have showers on the campground, this is a must-have improvement in my opinion, especially when you camp for 7 nights. Other than that our vacation was awesome.
@vickiD425 · Camped on Apr 11, 2021 at Campsite #197
Awesome weather and scenery. No crowds lots of water.
Seems like upkeep and maintenance is suffering in the campground. Pavement crumbling and pot holes, tables broken. Really need more water spirits.
Couple at the check in kiosk were so nice and helpful.
Verizon
Some Coverage
@RominaS75D4199 · Camped on Oct 12, 2019 at Campsite #197
Excellent camping site. It is well situated as it is inside the park where the shuttle stops. Great facilities and staff. Also great prices. If you are trying to get a last minute reservation just keep looking at the website and you will find a cancellation.

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