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Crane Flat Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
148[1]
Nightly fee from
$36[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[4]

Crane Flat Campground is run by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 148 overnight campsites, and the campground can be reserved there[1][3].

What to expect

NPS says Crane Flat is open seasonally for tents, RVs and trailers, and for 2026 it lists May 21 until October 12[6]. NPS also lists a winter closure from 2026-10-11 to 2027-05-21[6]. Reservations are required when the campground is open[7]. NPS says reservations are released 14 days ahead at 7 am Pacific time[7]. Recreation.gov lists 107 standard nonelectric sites and 37 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. It lists 90 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 146 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length at any site is 35 feet[4]. Recreation.gov shows 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 148
Site types[1] 107 standard nonelectric, 37 tent only nonelectric, 4 walk to
Sites (NPS count)[10] 148, 148 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 7
Hookups[9] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 35 ft (median 20 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 90 sites, tent at 146 sites
Pets[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[13] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[14] 12:00 PM
Check-out[15] 12:00 PM
People per site[16] 6 at most sites (6 to 12)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee - Regular Sites[2] $36
Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee - Double Sites[17] $60

Amenities

Before you go

NPS lists the Regular Sites fee at $36 per night[2]. NPS lists the Double Sites fee at $60 per night[17]. Fees can change. Check-in and check-out are both at 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[14][15]. NPS lists flush toilets year round and no showers[18]. NPS says pets are permitted and must stay leashed[19]. NPS says food must be stored properly to protect bears[19]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Crane Flat Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS says reservations are required when it is open[7].
What is the longest RV allowed at Crane Flat?
Recreation.gov lists 35 feet as the longest RV or trailer length at any site[4]. There are no electric, water or sewer hookups listed[9].
Are dogs allowed at Crane Flat Campground?
NPS says pets are permitted, and they must stay leashed[19].
Are campfires allowed at Crane Flat?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 146 campsites with this detail[13]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].
How much does a campsite cost at Crane Flat?
NPS lists $36 per night for Regular Sites and $60 per night for Double Sites[2][17]. Fees can change.

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 148 overnight campsites at Crane Flat Campground: 107 standard nonelectric, 37 tent only nonelectric, 4 walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee – Regular Sites: $36 per night. National Park Service
  3. Crane Flat Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Crane Flat Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Crane Flat Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Crane Flat is open seasonally from mid-June to mid-October for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft.), and trailers (up to 35 ft.). Exact dates vary. In 2026, the campground will be open from May 21 until October 12; reservations required.... National Park Service
  7. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are required when Crane Flat is open (approximately June through mid-October). Campground reservations are released two weeks in advance on a rolling daily window (i.e., 14 days in advance of arrival date) at 7 am... National Park Service
  8. Permitted equipment at Crane Flat Campground: 90 sites accept an RV or trailer and 146 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Hookups at Crane Flat Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 148 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. NPS lists 148 sites at Crane Flat Campground: 148 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  11. 7 of the 148 campsites at Crane Flat Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Crane Flat Campground: yes at all 148 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Crane Flat Campground: yes at all 146 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Crane Flat Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Crane Flat Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Crane Flat Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 12). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Camping fee, Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee - Double Sites: $60 per night. National Park Service
  18. Amenities at Crane Flat Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: No; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal;... National Park Service
  19. NPS campground rules for Crane Flat Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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