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Lower Pines Campground

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

Campsites
74[1]
Nightly fee from
$36[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
40 ft[4]

Lower Pines Campground is run by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 74 overnight campsites, and all of them can be reserved[1][6].

What to expect

NPS describes a seasonal campground that runs from mid-April into mid-October, and exact dates vary[7]. For 2026 the listed dates are April 21 until October 19, and reservations are required[7]. Recreation.gov lists 62 standard nonelectric sites and 12 RV nonelectric sites[1]. Its records show 73 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 66 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed for any site is 40 feet[4]. No site is listed with electric, water or sewer hookups[9]. NPS lists flush toilets as seasonal and no showers or dump station[10].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 74
Site types[1] 62 standard nonelectric, 12 rv nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[6] 74, 74 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[11] 5
Hookups[9] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 40 ft (median 27 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 73 sites, tent at 66 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
Lower Pines Campground Reservation Fee, Regular Sites[2] $36
Lower Pines Campground Reservation Fee, Double Sites[17] $60

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Lower Pines Campground cost?
NPS lists $36 per night for regular sites and $60 per night for double sites[2][17]. Fees can change by season and site type.
Are dogs allowed at Lower Pines Campground?
NPS lists pets as permitted but requires a leash at every moment[19]. Recreation.gov site details show pets allowed at all 74 campsites with this detail listed[12].
Are campfires allowed at Lower Pines Campground?
Recreation.gov shows campfires allowed at all 73 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[13]. NPS limits wood fires to the evening hours of 5 pm to 10 pm from May through September[19].
How long an RV can stay at Lower Pines Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 40 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[4]. NPS gives a separate trailer limit of 35 ft[7].
Does Lower Pines Campground have hookups?
Recreation.gov site details list 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 74 campsites[9].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 74 overnight campsites at Lower Pines Campground: 62 standard nonelectric, 12 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Lower Pines Campground Reservation Fee – Regular Sites: $36 per night. National Park Service
  3. Lower Pines Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Lower Pines Campground: 40 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 27 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Lower Pines Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. NPS lists 74 sites at Lower Pines Campground: 74 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  7. Season and hours (NPS): Lower Pines is open seasonally from mid-April to mid-October for tents, RVs (up to 40 ft.), and trailers (up to 35 ft.). Exact dates vary. In 2026, the campground will be open from April 21 until October 19; reservations required.... National Park Service
  8. Permitted equipment at Lower Pines Campground: 73 sites accept an RV or trailer and 66 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Hookups at Lower Pines Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 74 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Amenities at Lower Pines Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: No; cell reception: Yes - seasonal; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: Yes -... National Park Service
  11. 5 of the 74 campsites at Lower Pines Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Lower Pines Campground: yes at all 74 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Lower Pines Campground: yes at all 73 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Lower Pines Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Lower Pines Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Lower Pines Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 12). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Camping fee, Lower Pines Campground Reservation Fee – Double Sites: $60 per night. National Park Service
  18. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are required seasonally when Lower Pines is open (mid-April through late October). Campground reservations are available in blocks of one month at a time, up to five months in advance, on the 15th of each month at 7... National Park Service
  19. NPS campground rules for Lower Pines 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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