Experience the tranquility of Wawona Campground in Tuolumne Meadows

237 reviews

Wawona Campground Introduce

Wawona Campground offers a unique camping experience nestled in the heart of Tuolumne Meadows, California. Located just outside Yosemite Valley, this charming campground provides a perfect balance between proximity to iconic attractions and the tranquility of a quieter setting. The campsite is situated alongside the river, offering a peaceful environment for outdoor enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while still being close to some of nature's most stunning landscapes.

Environment: Wawona Campground provides a serene atmosphere with campsites located near the river, creating a peaceful retreat for nature lovers. The area offers breathtaking views of the surrounding meadows and mountains, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a connection with nature.
Service Items: The campground features clean and well-maintained restrooms with heating, ensuring comfort even in cooler temperatures. A convenience store is available within a short walk (1-1.5 miles), providing essential supplies and snacks. Additionally, the Mariposa Grove, famous for its giant sequoias, is just a 6-7 mile drive away.
Characteristics: Wawona Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis, offering a more relaxed camping experience. The campsites are compact but private, with fire pits provided for an authentic outdoor cooking and gathering experience.
Promotional Information: Whether you're planning a family trip or a solo adventure, Wawona Campground is the perfect base camp for exploring Yosemite National Park's wonders. Its tranquil setting makes it ideal for stargazing, hiking, and enjoying the natural beauty of Tuolumne Meadows.

Customer Feedback: Visitors have praised Wawona Campground for its peaceful ambiance, clean facilities, and proximity to attractions like Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley. One guest described it as "a beautiful campground with a wonderful campfire experience," while another highlighted the "very clean and heated bathrooms." The overall consensus is that Wawona Campground offers an excellent balance of convenience and tranquility for nature lovers.

Details

Service options
Onsite services

Highlights
Picnics

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings
RV camping

Activities
Hiking

Payments
Camping fee

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Parking
Free parking lot
On-site parking

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

California Mariposa County TUOLUMNE MEADOWS

Customer Reviews

4.0

237 reviews

Traves O'Neill

Jan 18, 2025

This campground is located outside of Yosemite Valley, requiring a 45-minute drive to reach the main attractions. However, the trade-off is a more tranquil setting with campsites situated alongside the river and a less crowded atmosphere compared to the larger campgrounds within the valley. While the individual sites aren't exceptionally spacious, private, or unique, I enjoyed the quieter ambiance. A convenience store is located within 1-1.5 miles, and Mariposa Grove is approximately 6-7 miles away.

Renee Szenasi

Jan 09, 2025

This is a beautiful campground, first come, first serve. We camped right by the river and had a wonderful campfire. The bathrooms are very clean and heated.

Tiger Chang

Sep 08, 2024

The camp ground has great condition of restrooms. Clean and neat. The surrounding area is pretty filled with a natural vibe. Recommend to have this camp ground reserved to do several good hikes in Yosemite National Park. 👍👍👍

Ajay B

Aug 16, 2024

Stayed in the C-Loop which is farthest away from the road and closest to the river fork. As several others said, the river is almost always cold. The outside temperature was 90F and the river still felt pretty cold. May be it is more suitable for trying try right after a sweaty hike.

Prateeta D K

Apr 30, 2024

This is a beautiful campground with some sites right by the river. We stayed at site 34 and 79. Site 34 was right by the river and we could hear the river flow almost the entire time. It's a quiet and peaceful place. The restrooms were clean and the neighbors were respectful. Overall very good experience camping at site 34. The parking area for the site is inclined so it's not suitable for car camping. Each site comes with a bear locker which is very well maintained and clean. Site 79 is in loop C and the sites are very close to each other. Luckily we didn't have anyone on site 78 and so we had no issues with privacy. The restroom in loop C had a dish washing sink too. Though we didn't have direct access to the river,but still we could see and hear it. We will definitely return back to this campground when visiting Yosemite.