Campground

North Pines Campground

Yosemite Valley, California

Quieter Valley camp in the pines by the Merced River with Half Dome views.

Price
US$36 per night
Booking
Book ahead
Sites
81

North Pines is a short ride from Curry Village and Mirror Lake. Its 81 sites are a bit more spaced out than Upper Pines. Part of the reservation is run by a lottery, with the leftovers released five months ahead.

Good to know

  • Try the lottery for peak dates
  • Walk or bike to Mirror Lake
  • Bring a bear-proof cooler or use the lockers
Best time
April to June or September
Open
2026 dates: 21 April to 26 October
Getting there
Sealed road, RVs to 40 ft, no hookups
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

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