Upper Pines Campground

One of the best camp site. The fire place is amazing with the adjustable grill. Toilet is clean. Stores and diner is walking distance with everything you need for your camping. Campground is spacious for both your tent and your car. Great spot for star gazing as well

I recently stayed at Upper Pines Campground in Yosemite, and it was an unforgettable experience! The location is unbeatable—right in the heart of Yosemite Valley, surrounded by towering pines and stunning views of Half Dome and El Capitan. It’s the perfect base for exploring all that Yosemite has to offer. The campground itself is well-maintained and clean. Despite being a popular spot, it felt peaceful and connected to nature. Our campsite was spacious, with plenty of room for our tent and gear, and the fire pit was perfect for evening campfires. The restrooms were clean, and the nearby access to water made it convenient for filling up bottles and washing up. We also appreciated the bear-proof food storage boxes at each site, which added peace of mind. If you’re planning to hike or explore Yosemite, Upper Pines is super convenient. Many of the valley’s best trails are just a short walk or shuttle ride away, making it easy to enjoy early morning hikes without a long commute. Overall, Upper Pines Campground exceeded my expectations. It’s a perfect blend of comfort and immersion in Yosemite’s breathtaking natural beauty. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a true Yosemite adventure!

We had stayed in The Ahwahnee, but wanted to spend at least one day/night in this campground. The sites are a nice size. You don't feel cramped in like sardines even if the campground is full. Bear boxes are available on each site. Grab some firewood from the nearby market in Curry Village or in Yosemite Village if you happen to be there. Clean bathrooms at the campground. Sitting there next to the campfire at night stargazing through the trees is one those peaceful, fulfilling experiences to have. It was just beautiful. The people out here followed the quiet time protocol for the most part. Only heard a few laughs after 10pm. Not a big deal. We also heard what we think were coyotes. No complaints, but something I want to point out. We showed up around 4:30pm and the camp hosts were giving instructions to the people ahead of us because the hosts were walking back to their RV. So if you show up "late", you sign in on the clipboard, look up your site# on the whiteboard, and go to your site. You're also supposed to check in by 10:00am the next morning or you're threatened to lose your site. Not sure why you have to check in again if you've already signed in. Seems like a waste of time. We didn't bother checking in the next morning because we were there for one night, so we left.

My friends and I stayed here and it was awesome! One of the most beautiful camp sites I’ve stayed at. Since we camped in December it was super cold but it was worth it. Smaller crowds and great views of the valley in the winter.

We came here late but we were able to get to our reserved spot. Toilet areas were clean but basic. Water is only cold. The water bottle refill station didn't work (it was winter time, maybe due to that). The location was great. You can walk a few trails from here.