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Crane Flat Campground

Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain

151
sites: May–Oct
best months

Is Crane Flat Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Yosemite National Park. It doesn't name Crane Flat Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road are temporarily closed due to snow
Park closure covering Yosemite National Park · NPS · Yosemite National Park

As of Nov 2, 12:30 AM PST · Source: NPS · Yosemite National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

151 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 5,800 ft
Near Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park

Crane Flat Campground is closed for the winter. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and camping equipment within established campsites. Crane Flat Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The site is conveniently located 17 miles from Yosemite Valley at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Within Yosemite, visitors can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas and so much more. Reservation Tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. (PST) release time. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov. Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates Recreation Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, auto touring, and photography are all very popular activities within the park. Crane Flat is located between the Tuolumne and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias, both of which require a 2.5 to 3-mile roundtrip hike to view. The White Wolf area on Tioga Road also offers many hiking opportunities.

Local outfitters

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit47 mi away

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Crane Flat Campground
Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  44° / 32°
  10 wet
2. Feb
  42° / 31°
  9 wet
3. Mar
  45° / 32°
  10 wet
4. Apr
  49° / 36°
  8 wet
5. May
  58° / 43°
  7 wet
6. Jun
  67° / 52°
  3 wet
7. Jul
  75° / 60°
  1 wet
8. Aug
  75° / 59°
  1 wet
9. Sep
  70° / 54°
  2 wet
10. Oct
  60° / 46°
  4 wet
11. Nov
  49° / 37°
  7 wet
12. Dec
  43° / 32°
  9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yosemite Village 12 W, CA, 1.3 mi away at 6,620 ft. The station sits about 800 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.