National Park Service · California
Yosemite Creek Campground
National Park Service · California, United States · in Yosemite National Park
- Sites
- 76
- Hookups
- 76 with water, 74 no hookups
- Cost
- Yosemite Creek Campground Fee - All Sites: $24. Yosemite Creek Campground Fee - All Sites
- Max RV length
- 20 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,238 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Yosemite National Park
- Nearest town
- Yosemite National Park
- Address
- PO Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
- Phone
- 209-379-2123
- Activities
- Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Star Gazing, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
75 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Tucked away among the pines is the hidden gem of Yosemite Creek campground. Accessing this campground is an adventure down a rutted, 5-mile, single-lane dirt road. Motorhomes and trailers are NOT allowed.
Recreation
Your adventure awaits! Hiking, swimming, bouldering, napping (some of us are tired!), bird watching; the possibilities are as great as your imagination. Be sure to bring bug spray and sunscreen, plenty of water, and dress in layers as the weather can rapidly change at this elevation.
Facilities
Yosemite Creek campground is a primitive campground with vault toilets and no drinking water. A seasonal creek runs through the campground but water must be boiled and/or treated before drinking. Do not rely on creek water being available; bring water!
Natural Features
Granite boulders abound and the peaceful Yosemite Creek meanders through the campground on its way to Yosemite Valley. Bring your comfy chairs and hammocks and let the sounds of nature whisk you away from the busyness of day-to-day life.
Nearby Attractions
Head to Tuolumne Meadows for breathtaking views and a multitude of day hiking opportunities. Tenaya Lake is a great place to relax and swim or canoe. Yosemite Valley offers restaurants, museums, bike paths, day hikes and world-famous climbing. Don't forget about the Pioneer History center in Wawona, and of course, the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. Be prepared to make your own fun here-take delight in the quiet and give your screens a rest.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 23° | 2° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 22° | 6° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 25° | 5° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 27° | 1° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 34° | 19° | 68° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 43° | 27° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 54° | 41° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 52° | 45° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 47° | 35° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 37° | 14° | 77° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 31° | 11° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 23° | 6° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Porcupine Flat Campground · National Park Service · 2 mi · 56 sites
- White Wolf Campground · National Park Service · 4 mi · 74 sites
- Camp 4 · National Park Service · 6 mi · 68 sites
- North Pines Campground · National Park Service · 6 mi · 99 sites
- Lower Pines Campground · National Park Service · 6 mi · 75 sites
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