Yosemite Creek Campground - Yosemite NP, California

Address:5 miles off Tioga Pass Road
Yosemite National Park, California
Tel: (209) 372-0200

Yosemite Creek Campground is a perfect destination for those looking for solitude and for a peaceful location within the beauty of Yosemite National Park. This campground, set along the sandy riverbed of the pristine Yosemite Creek offers views of bare granite cliffs for which Yosemite is famous. It is one of the most scenic campgrounds in the park and is highly recommended.

Yosemite Creek Campground is a mid-sized campground. In contrast to other, larger campgrounds in the park Yosemite Creek Campground has only 40 sites, is more spacious, is less crowded, and is much quieter, making it a great place for families with kids who can wander around safely along the sandy riverbed. A spectacular swimming hole with a few huge deep pools, is located a short hiking distance from the campsites, a gem off the beaten path that should not be missed.

The campground is open from July to September. Since it is located at a high altitude of 7,550 feet nights can be cold, so it is advised to be prepared. Facilities in Yosemite Creek Campground include drinking water, pit toilets, picnic tables and fire grills. Motorhomes are not recommended and reservations are not accepted. This campground fills early in the day and may be full during summer weekends so it is essential to arrive early. Black bears frequent this campground so to ward off these furry creatures, keep a clean site!

To reach Yosemite Creek Campground take the five mile dirt road off Highway 120 (15 miles east of the junction between Hwy 120 and Big Oak Flat Road). It is approximately a 45 minute drive from the campground to Yosemite Valley.