California · Camping · Yosemite national Park · Near Yosemite Valley

North Pines Campground

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Is North Pines Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Yosemite National Park. It doesn't name North Pines 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, 1:30 AM PST · Source: NPS · Yosemite National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

99 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 3,979 ft
Near Yosemite national ParkYosemite National Park

For the 2026 season, North Pines campground will utilize a one-time Early Access Lottery which allows successful applicants to make a reservation within the entire 2026 season. Additional information may be found on Yosemite’s website. Any remaining availability will be released during normal on-sale dates beginning with the February 15 on-sale. When not on a lottery, campsites at North Pines are available up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. (PT). For example, on February 15, arrival dates for the time period June 15 to July 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full arrival date window would be from season opening to July 14. North Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4000 feet. The site is situated in the heart of Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known. 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 on the regular on-sale dates. 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. Hiking trails range from the easy paved, two-mile roundtrip walk to Mirror Lake/Meadow, to the grueling but rewarding 14- to 16-mile trek to Half Dome (permit required). Both of these trails begin near the Pines Campgrounds, and many additional trailheads are within Yosemite Valley. Rafting the Merced River is a fun way to cool down on a summer day when water levels are sufficient. Yosemite Valley also offers numerous guided bus tours, educational programs, museums, ranger-led activities,and an art center with workshops.

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Meadow Grill
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Glacier Point
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Viewpoint above Yosemite Valley, in California

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Local outfitters

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit32 mi away

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

Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit North Pines Campground
Best months: March–June and September–November. 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
  48° / 29°
  9 wet
2. Feb
  51° / 30°
  9 wet
3. Mar
  57° / 33°
  10 wet
4. Apr
  63° / 38°
  8 wet
5. May
  70° / 45°
  6 wet
6. Jun
  80° / 51°
  3 wet
7. Jul
  89° / 57°
  1 wet
8. Aug
  89° / 57°
  1 wet
9. Sep
  83° / 51°
  2 wet
10. Oct
  71° / 41°
  3 wet
11. Nov
  56° / 32°
  6 wet
12. Dec
  46° / 28°
  8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yosemite Park Hq, CA, 1.4 mi away at 4,018 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.