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Hodgdon Meadow Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
104[1]
Nightly fee from
$28[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
40 ft[4]

Hodgdon Meadow Campground is run by the National Park Service inside Yosemite National Park in California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 104 overnight campsites there, and it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists the sites as 60 hike-in, 35 standard nonelectric, 5 tent only nonelectric and 4 group tent only nonelectric[1]. NPS says the campground is open year-round[6]. NPS says booking is needed between April 15 and October 26, 2026[7]. Outside those dates, sites go first-come, first-served[7]. The group sites close when reservations are not required[7]. Recreation.gov site records show 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[8]. Tents are accepted at 104 sites and an RV or trailer at 35 sites[9]. Recreation.gov lists 40 feet as the longest RV or trailer length at any site[4].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 104
Site types[1] 60 hike to, 35 standard nonelectric, 5 tent only nonelectric, 4 group tent only area nonelectric
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Hookups[8] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 40 ft (median 25 ft)
Equipment[9] RV or trailer at 35 sites, tent at 104 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[12] 12:00 PM
Check-out[13] 12:00 PM
People per site[14] 6 at most sites (6 to 30)

Camping fees

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

Site or fee Per night
Hodgdon Meadow Campground Reservation Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-April through mid-October)[15] $36
Hodgdon Meadow Campground First-Come, First-Served Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-October through mid-April)[2] $28
Hodgdon Meadow Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site (open approx. mid-April through mid-October)[16] $75

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Hodgdon Meadow Campground cost?
NPS lists $36 per night for a non-group site in the reservation season, $28 per night in the first-come, first-served season, and $75 per night for a group site[15][2][16]. Fees can change.
Do you need a reservation at Hodgdon Meadow?
NPS says booking is needed between April 15 and October 26, 2026[7]. The rest of the year the campground is first-come, first-served[7].
Are dogs allowed at Hodgdon Meadow Campground?
NPS lists pets as permitted and says they need a leash the whole time[18]. Recreation.gov shows pets allowed at all 100 campsites with this detail listed[10].
Does Hodgdon Meadow have RV hookups?
Recreation.gov site details list 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 40 feet[4].
Are campfires allowed at Hodgdon Meadow?
NPS says wood and charcoal fires are allowed throughout the year, but from May to September wood fires are only allowed from 5 pm to 10 pm[18]. Recreation.gov notes that fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 104 overnight campsites at Hodgdon Meadow Campground: 60 hike to, 35 standard nonelectric, 5 tent only nonelectric, 4 group tent only area nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Hodgdon Meadow Campground First-Come, First-Served Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-October through mid-April): $28 per night. National Park Service
  3. Hodgdon Meadow Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Hodgdon Meadow Campground: 40 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 25 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Hodgdon Meadow Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Hodgdon Meadow is open year-round for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft), and trailers (up to 30 ft.). Reservations are required from mid-April through mid-October (exact dates vary) and then is first-come, first-served the remainder of the... National Park Service
  7. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are required from April 15 through October 26, 2026. During the rest of the year, the entire campground (other than the group sites, which close) are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campground... National Park Service
  8. Hookups at Hodgdon Meadow Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 104 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Permitted equipment at Hodgdon Meadow Campground: 35 sites accept an RV or trailer and 104 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Hodgdon Meadow Campground: yes at all 100 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Hodgdon Meadow Campground: yes at all 104 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-in time at Hodgdon Meadow Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Check-out time at Hodgdon Meadow Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Maximum people per campsite at Hodgdon Meadow Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 30). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Camping fee, Hodgdon Meadow Campground Reservation Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-April through mid-October): $36 per night. National Park Service
  16. Camping fee, Hodgdon Meadow Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site (open approx. mid-April through mid-October): $75 per night. National Park Service
  17. Amenities at Hodgdon Meadow Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: No; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: Yes - year round;... National Park Service
  18. NPS campground rules for Hodgdon Meadow 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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