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North Pines Campground

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

Campsites
81[1]
Nightly fee from
$36[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
40 ft[4]

North Pines Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 81 overnight campsites there and says it can be reserved[1][3].

What to expect

NPS describes a seasonal campground that runs from mid-April to mid-October, with dates that vary[6]. In 2026 NPS lists the campground as open from April 21 until October 26, with a seasonal winter closure from 2026-10-26 to 2027-04-21[6]. Recreation.gov lists 63 standard nonelectric sites and 18 RV nonelectric sites[1]. NPS says reservations come through an early access lottery, and any remaining ones open up to five months ahead starting February 15[7]. Recreation.gov lists 81 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 64 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 40 feet[4].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 81
Site types[1] 63 standard nonelectric, 18 rv nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[9] 81, 81 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[10] 5
Longest RV or trailer[4] 40 ft (median 27 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 81 sites, tent at 64 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[13] 12:00 PM
Check-out[14] 12:00 PM
People per site[15] 6

Camping fees

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

Site or fee Per night
North Pines Campground Reservation Fee - All Sites[2] $36

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does North Pines Campground cost?
NPS lists the camping fee at $36 per night[2]. Fees can change, so check Recreation.gov or NPS.
Can you reserve North Pines Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS lists all 81 sites as reservable[9].
Are dogs allowed at North Pines Campground?
NPS lists pets as permitted and says they need to stay leashed[17]. Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 81 campsites with this detail[11].
Are campfires allowed at North Pines Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 80 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[12]. NPS lists wood fires from May through September as allowed only from 5 pm to 10 pm[17].
How long can an RV be at North Pines Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 40 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[4].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 81 overnight campsites at North Pines Campground: 63 standard nonelectric, 18 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, North Pines Campground Reservation Fee - All Sites: $36 per night. National Park Service
  3. North Pines Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at North Pines Campground: 40 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 27 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. North Pines Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): North 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 26; reservations required... National Park Service
  7. Reservation note from NPS: North Pines Campground reservations are available by early access lottery; any available reservations after the lottery are available up to five months in advance starting February 15. Successful lottery applicants will have an... National Park Service
  8. Permitted equipment at North Pines Campground: 81 sites accept an RV or trailer and 64 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. NPS lists 81 sites at North Pines Campground: 81 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  10. 5 of the 81 campsites at North Pines Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at North Pines Campground: yes at all 81 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at North Pines Campground: yes at all 80 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Check-in time at North Pines Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-out time at North Pines Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Maximum people per campsite at North Pines Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Amenities at North 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
  17. NPS campground rules for North 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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