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Tuolumne Meadows Campground

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

Campsites
290[1]
Nightly fee from
$36[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[4]

Tuolumne Meadows Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 290 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

NPS describes Tuolumne Meadows as a seasonal campground that is open from July through September, with exact dates that vary[6]. The opening date depends on when Tioga Road and related seasonal facilities open[6]. NPS says all sites are reservable during the open season[7]. About half the sites are released in one-month blocks on the 15th of the month, at 7 am Pacific[7]. The other half open on a daily window 14 days ahead at the same time[7]. Recreation.gov lists 135 tent only nonelectric sites and 116 standard nonelectric sites[1]. Recreation.gov shows 116 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 289 that accept a tent[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 35 feet[4].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 290
Site types[1] 135 tent only nonelectric, 116 standard nonelectric, 25 hike to, 7 group tent only area nonelectric, 6 walk to, 1 rv nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[9] 289, 289 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[10] 13
Hookups[11] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 35 ft (median 18 ft)
Equipment[8] RV or trailer at 116 sites, tent at 289 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 30)

Camping fees

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

Site or fee Per night
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Fee - Non Group Site[2] $36
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site[17] $75
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Stock Site Fee - Stock Site[18] $50

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Tuolumne Meadows Campground cost?
NPS lists the Non Group Site fee at $36 per night and the Group Site fee at $75 per night[2][17]. The Stock Site fee is listed at $50 per night[18]. Fees can change.
When is Tuolumne Meadows Campground open?
NPS says it is open seasonally from July through September, and exact dates vary[6]. The opening depends on when Tioga Road and related seasonal facilities open[6].
Are dogs allowed at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
NPS says pets are permitted except in group sites, and they must stay leashed at every moment[20].
Are there hookups at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 290 campsites[11]. NPS also lists no dump station[19].
Are campfires allowed at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
NPS says wood and charcoal fires are permitted[20]. Recreation.gov notes that fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 290 overnight campsites at Tuolumne Meadows Campground: 135 tent only nonelectric, 116 standard nonelectric, 25 hike to, 7 group tent only area nonelectric, 6 walk to, 1 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Tuolumne Meadows Campground Fee - Non Group Site: $36 per night. National Park Service
  3. Tuolumne Meadows Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Tuolumne Meadows Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 18 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Tuolumne Meadows Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Tuolumne Meadows is open seasonally from July through September for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft.) and trailers (up to 24 ft.). Exact dates vary. The opening date for the Tuolumne Meadows Campground varies depending on the opening of the... National Park Service
  7. Reservation note from NPS: During the campground's open season (approx. July - September), all sites are only available by reservation. About half the campsites are available in blocks of one month at a time, up to two months in advance, on the 15th of... National Park Service
  8. Permitted equipment at Tuolumne Meadows Campground: 116 sites accept an RV or trailer and 289 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. NPS lists 289 sites at Tuolumne Meadows Campground: 289 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  10. 13 of the 290 campsites at Tuolumne Meadows Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Hookups at Tuolumne Meadows Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 290 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Tuolumne Meadows Campground: yes at all 283 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Tuolumne Meadows Campground: yes at all 290 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Tuolumne Meadows Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Tuolumne Meadows Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Tuolumne Meadows Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 30). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Camping fee, Tuolumne Meadows Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site: $75 per night. National Park Service
  18. Camping fee, Tuolumne Meadows Campground Stock Site Fee - Stock Site: $50 per night. National Park Service
  19. Amenities at Tuolumne Meadows 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
  20. NPS campground rules for Tuolumne Meadows 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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