Crane Flat Campground Introduce
Crane Flat Campground is a fantastic choice for campers visiting Yosemite National Park. Nestled along Highway 120, the main entrance to the park during the summer months, it offers a convenient base for exploring the stunning landscapes of Yosemite Valley and beyond. The campground provides a mix of RV sites, tent sites, and group sites, making it ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
One of the standout features of Crane Flat Campground is its proximity to Yosemite Valley, offering easy access to some of the park's most iconic attractions while providing a quieter, more remote camping experience compared to busier campgrounds in the valley. The campground also offers a range of amenities including drinking water, flush toilets, and picnic tables.
Crane Flat Campground is known for its friendly and helpful staff who are always ready to assist with any questions or needs you may have during your stay. Many guests appreciate the ease of booking and the flexibility in their cancellation policies, which has been particularly noted by those who had to adjust their plans due to weather changes.
Customer feedback highlights both the positives and areas for improvement. Visitors frequently praise the peaceful environment and scenic drive from the valley, as well as the refund process during unforeseen circumstances. However, some guests have mentioned that the sites are close together, with limited privacy for tents. Additionally, the grounds can be dusty due to construction efforts post a two-year closure.
- Convenient location near Yosemite Valley
- Variety of RV and tent sites available
- Scenic surroundings with easy access to park attractions
- Friendly staff and flexible cancellation policies
- Ongoing improvements post-closure refurbishment
Overall, Crane Flat Campground is a great option for those seeking a quieter camping experience near Yosemite. While there are areas for improvement, the campground's efforts to enhance facilities and provide excellent customer service make it a worthwhile choice for your next adventure.
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Customer Reviews
Loved this campground! It’s so much easier to book compared to the “valley” campgrounds. It’s peaceful and quiet. And the drive from it to the valley is so scenic! The booking process was easy, the campground’s staff answered all of my questions and have always been polite, welcoming and friendly. We decided to leave Yosemite earlier due to the weather and change of travel plans and my refund for 3 nights has been processed with no questions at all. Absolutely recommend the campground!
Not my favorite campground in Yosemite (yet anyway). Just spent two nights there hoping the refurbishing project after the two year closure resulted in improvements. I was disappointed to find the sites are really close to together, with almost no privacy for some. The grounds are still loose, powdery construction dirt so the sites are very dusty – not much fun to pitch a tent on. It will take a few years of pine needles and natural compacting for that to improve. They are still doing daily work in the campground clearing trees and grading. The slips/driveways are short and almost all of them not level. Some have pretty extreme grades, so be careful when booking if you don't want to have to severely level out your RV or car.
A half-hour scenic drive to/from Yosemite valley. Near the gas station. It feels like a longer drive at night on way back from the valley. Parking slabs are typically not level here. Campsites are dusty ground and plant debris. Bring cardboard sheets to make burnable footpads (carpets) for sitting and for entering vehicles or tents.
It is a good campground! A distance from the rivers, but worth the drive. Also, it is close to the gas station. About 30 minutes from the valley and the showers in Curry Village. You can pay for the showers in Curry Village's front office.
This camp area is elevated, has cleaner toilet and washing amenities and easily accessible. It has a dedicated bench, fire pit and bear box(to keep all food supplies) . Has enough space to park RV and tents. Quiet and peaceful. Bring your own firewood and cooking supplies and equipment.keep your area clean so that no bears are attracted
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