Campsite #226 at Upper Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA

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Campsite #226

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Drive-In 6 people
27 ft Back-In
2 fair
226
11/3
Campsite #226 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 27ft driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (8)

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@KyleD6A7686899 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #226
The check-in and check-out experience was terrible here. I arrived at 6 PM to find out the camp office is only open from 10 AM to 4 PM, though this was not shared in advance. Upon arrival, several signs and a clipboard insisted that campers needed to sign in on arrival and then return to the kiosk to check in after 10 AM the next morning or risk being marked a no-show. I changed my schedule the next day in order to be able to go back to the kiosk after 10 AM, but when I did, they said I didnt need to check in after all, because they were already working on the next nights check-ins. What a mess. Campsites are pretty tightly spaced. This site is at least on the edge of the campground with some trees on the back side, though there is no privacy from neighbors and it is a couple minutes walk from the nearest washroom. Pretty much the typical crowded experience of staying in Yosemite Valley.
@HeidiC1401778 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #226
It is very convenient around the valley with shuttle. Great service.
@KathyW3384810 · Camped on May 11, 2025 at Campsite #226
There is no place on earth like Yosemite. Hike, bike, walk, raft or just gaze at the beautiful scenery. Never a bad day in Yosemite.
@ShaneT8681567 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #226
Fall is a great time for camping.
@KevinM8804744 · Camped on May 6, 2024 at Campsite #226
We were once again extremely pleased to have been able to experience the MAGIC of Yosemite in the spring!!
@GuyH5532872 · Camped on Oct 19, 2023 at Campsite #226
The campground has a nice view of all the cliffs surrounding the valley, but it is extremely packed with very little separation between the sites. It does not have enough restrooms given the amount of sites, and the restrooms were not well maintained.Also, we stayed for a few nights and had to change sites in the middle of our stay. The check-in hours of the campground are 10am-4pm and the ranger at the check-in could not check us in for both sites at the time of our arrival, forcing us to waste valuable time on the day of the transfer in order to be able to check in for the second site.This is one of the only campgrounds available in the Yosemite valley, so it's kind of the only option for low cost accommodation with less than 30m drive to all of the main attractions in the valley, and because of that I would still stay here, but it was one of my least favorite NPS-operated campgrounds.
@HannahL1734089 · Camped on Sep 18, 2023 at Campsite #226
Beautiful setting, had nice creek near the back of our campsite.
@MarkieHDDF178F · Camped on May 28, 2023 at Campsite #226
We went during memorial weekend which was crazy. It was very busy and hard getting around. Highly recommend Bicycles. Our site 226 was perfect. More "secluded" than most, had a big rock and creek for kids to explore. It is a some what crowded campground depending on your site. Obviously there is lots of wildlife like bears but it was the first camping trip in awhile raccoons, squirrels or jays haven't tried to raid our campsite. But always keep all food in bear locker. Waterfalls are amazing right now, some trails are very wet.

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