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Tamarack Flat Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
53[1]
Nightly fee from
$24[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
20 ft[4]

Tamarack Flat Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park[5]. Recreation.gov lists 53 overnight campsites, and the campground can be reserved there[1][3].

What to expect

NPS lists a seasonal opening, roughly late June to mid-October, for tent camping only, and exact dates vary[6]. Recreation.gov shows 53 sites accept a tent and 0 accept an RV or trailer[7]. Its longest listed RV or trailer length is 20 feet[4]. Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[8]. Access is Drive-In for 51 sites and Hike-In for 2 sites[9]. NPS says reservations are released 14 days ahead at 7 am Pacific time[10]. Check-in and check-out are both 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[11][12].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 53
Site types[1] 50 standard nonelectric, 3 tent only nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[13] 52, 52 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[14] 4
Hookups[8] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 20 ft (median 20 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 0 sites, tent at 53 sites
Pets[15] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[16] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[11] 12:00 PM
Check-out[12] 12:00 PM
People per site[17] 6

Camping fees

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

Site or fee Per night
Tamarack Flat Campground Fee - All Sites[2] $24

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Tamarack Flat Campground cost?
Recreation.gov lists a camping fee of $24 per night for all sites[2]. Fees can change.
Can I bring an RV to Tamarack Flat?
NPS says the campground is for tents with no RVs or trailers[6]. Recreation.gov lists 0 sites that accept an RV or trailer[7].
Are dogs allowed at Tamarack Flat Campground?
NPS says pets are permitted but need a leash throughout the stay[19]. Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 53 campsites with this detail[15].
Do I need a reservation at Tamarack Flat?
NPS says reservations are required, and sites are released 14 days ahead at 7 am Pacific time[10][6].
Are campfires allowed at Tamarack Flat?
NPS says campfires with wood or charcoal are allowed unless fire restrictions are in effect[19]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[16].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 53 overnight campsites at Tamarack Flat Campground: 50 standard nonelectric, 3 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Tamarack Flat Campground Fee - All Sites: $24 per night. National Park Service
  3. Tamarack Flat Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Tamarack Flat Campground: 20 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Tamarack Flat Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Tamarack Flat is open seasonally from mid-to late June through mid-October for tents; no RVs or trailers. Exact dates vary. The opening date for the Tamarack Flat Campground varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and... National Park Service
  7. Permitted equipment at Tamarack Flat Campground: 0 sites accept an RV or trailer and 53 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Hookups at Tamarack Flat Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 53 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Site access types at Tamarack Flat Campground: Drive-In 51, Hike-In 2 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Reservation note from NPS: During the campground's open season (approximately mid- to late June - mid-October), 52 sites will be available by reservation only. Campground reservations are released two weeks in advance on a rolling daily window (i.e., 14... National Park Service
  11. Check-in time at Tamarack Flat Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-out time at Tamarack Flat Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. NPS lists 52 sites at Tamarack Flat Campground: 52 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  14. 4 of the 53 campsites at Tamarack Flat Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Tamarack Flat Campground: yes at all 53 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Tamarack Flat Campground: yes at all 53 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Maximum people per campsite at Tamarack Flat Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  18. Amenities at Tamarack Flat Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Vault Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: No water; dump station: No; cell reception: No; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal; laundry: No;... National Park Service
  19. NPS campground rules for Tamarack 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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