Yosemite National Park42
Campsite #42 at Upper Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA
$36
Campsite #42
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 35 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
2/18
2/28
Campsite #42 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 35ft 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 | | 76% |
| 4 star | | 12% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@GaryF7333860 · Camped on Nov 13, 2025 at Campsite #42
On-site managers were very helpful. Campground was closed in 4 of the 6 loops. I expect this was due to expected low use during this time of year. However, as it was VERY competitive online to get the available sites, I believe this practice should be reconsidered and more campsites made available so that others with RVs can come and enjoy Yosemite.We also noted that NPS Rangers were out getting visitors to move illegally parked cars from the dump station-a big help when RVers needed to come in and use site. Also Rangers were pulling over speeders. GREAT JOB!
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@SteveM7756642 · Camped on Oct 31, 2025 at Campsite #42
Campground was well managed. Campers were polite and adhered to the rules.
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@KeokiF72C0E1B3 · Camped on Sep 3, 2025 at Campsite #42
te valley didn't disappoint....Always!
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@ScottA1901121 · Camped on Feb 2, 2025 at Campsite #42
Close to the bathroom is good yet the lights are on all night. plenty of space for several tents.
@DianeH7062458 · Camped on Jan 14, 2025 at Campsite #42
The site was excellent. The path to the restroom was paved all the way. No ice on the path and the restrooms were warm and toasty. The only thing I would complain about is the daylight in winter only lasts for 4 hours at most so the campground doesn't really warm up. But in summer it would be outstanding.
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@BeverlyB160635 · Camped on Dec 16, 2024 at Campsite #42
Excellent location in the Valley generally.Campsite density is high. Air quality was poor on a winter night at site #42. No privacy at site #42, with other campers walking through the site to shorten their walk to/fro the bathroom.
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@RykF9D3CDBF683 · Camped on Feb 5, 2024 at Campsite #42
Excellent camp hosts, very nice people, and a very beautiful spot. Very nice restrooms. These folks take pride in what they do.
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@carlj7869718 · Camped on Oct 23, 2023 at Campsite #42
Amazing views, many trails and friendly people
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@CaityW94F94F45 · Camped on Aug 21, 2023 at Campsite #42
We loved this campground! Right in the park within a short walking distance to Curry Village (where there are options for food, a grocery store with beer, wine, liquor, gift shop, and climbing store). Hiking trails are also located right near the campground. Bathrooms were accessible, clean, and close to camping sites. 10/10 for our trip to Yosemite NP!
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@MeganW1047031 · Camped on Oct 22, 2022 at Campsite #42
Great campsite close to the Vernal Falls trailhead!
@CiaraD90B47891 · Camped on Oct 7, 2022 at Campsite #42
Upper Pines was the perfect place to stay for an early start to Nevada Falls & John Muir trail. It was a little packed and loud with children, but that's to be expected. There were plenty of opportunities to socialize or make friends if that's your thing! Our campsite had plenty of space for all necessary equipment, plus a large truck and a sedan. Everything was very clean, and the ranger were extremely nice.
@FredB4895581 · Camped on Jun 13, 2022 at Campsite #42
The campground is in rough shape, but Yosemite is beautiful
@RuthRD46119F81 · Camped on May 10, 2022 at Campsite #42
It is a beautiful campground. But I was surprises that there where no showers available. And this was the first campground in 3 weeks where we where irritated by the use off generators! 3 times a day 2 hours seems to much. special in zich a beautiful place
@NancyA9740553 · Camped on Mar 1, 2022 at Campsite #42
Great campground in the middle of the Mountains and near the village. Great grocery near by.Beautiful !!!
@WilliamB132333 · Camped on Feb 16, 2022 at Campsite #42
Quiet and clean.
@MarkV8262617 · Camped on Feb 14, 2022 at Campsite #42
Easy to make reservation. Easy to find. The rangers we considerate and helpful. Good rules. Most beautiful place in the world!
@DanielM968 · Camped on Dec 18, 2021 at Campsite #42
I was there in the winter. So the experience was quite different from the summer.
@RachelG977 · Camped on Oct 26, 2021 at Campsite #42
Staff/camp hosts at upper pines were extremely friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay!
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@MalteH772 · Camped on Sep 6, 2021 at Campsite #42
Why are they allowing campfires? Not only is half of California on fire so allowing campfires seems very dumb, but they also produce an absurd amount of smoke on the entire campground experience. With no wind the smoke lingers over the campground until the morning hours.
Supposedly campfire hours are from 5-10pm only but neither the NPS staff nor the campground hosts enforced this.
Absolutely terrible and made us leave early. We have enough smoke at home, don't need to sit at the campground with more human made smoke! Please ban campfires. There really is no need when it's 90+ degrees outside with 80 degree overnight temps!
Supposedly campfire hours are from 5-10pm only but neither the NPS staff nor the campground hosts enforced this.
Absolutely terrible and made us leave early. We have enough smoke at home, don't need to sit at the campground with more human made smoke! Please ban campfires. There really is no need when it's 90+ degrees outside with 80 degree overnight temps!
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@JOHNK921 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #42
Beautiful setting! Campsites are quite spacious.
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@DrisanaD589 · Camped on Jun 6, 2021 at Campsite #42
The location was great. Though our spot was close to the bathrooms (which may not be ideal for some in RVs etc) the tap to re-fill up drinking water containers was also conveniently located. We really enjoyed the views and the walk to the river etc.
@LaurettaS302 · Camped on May 10, 2021 at Campsite #42
We had a wonderful time in Yosemite. Traffic was light. It wasn’t crowded! I wish they had seat covers in the bathrooms. My only complaint is that people are aloud to reserve a handicap site that aren’t handicapped!! People should show their handicapped sign when they arrive. People who have walkers & or wheelchairs should have first access to the handicapped sites. So sad anybody can reserve a handicapped site!!
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@laurettasF1C6C · Camped on May 10, 2021 at Campsite #42
We had a wonderful time in Yosemite. Traffic was light. It wasnt crowded! I wish they had seat covers in the bathrooms. My only complaint is that people are aloud to reserve a handicap site that arent handicapped!! People should show their handicapped sign when they arrive. People who have walkers & or wheelchairs should have first access to the handicapped sites. So sad anybody can reserve a handicapped site!!
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