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Upper Pines Campground

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
235[1]
Nightly fee from
$36[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[4]

Upper Pines Campground sits in Yosemite National Park in California and is run by the National Park Service[5]. Recreation.gov lists 235 campsites here, and every site must be booked ahead[1][6].

What to expect

NPS says the campground stays open all year for tents, RVs and trailers[7]. In winter only the first two loops normally open, which is about 90 sites[7]. Bookings are needed in every season and open in one month blocks as far as five months ahead[8]. New dates are released at 7 am Pacific time on the 15th day of every month[8]. NPS notes that nearly all Yosemite campground reservations for May through September fill on the first day they are released[8]. Recreation.gov lists 202 standard sites, 29 RV sites and 4 tent only sites[1]. RVs up to 35 feet and trailers up to 24 feet are allowed[7], and no site has electric, water or sewer hookups[9].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 235
Site types[1] 202 standard nonelectric, 29 rv nonelectric, 4 tent only nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[6] 236, 236 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[10] 10
Hookups[9] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 35 ft (median 24 ft)
Equipment[11] RV or trailer at 219 sites, tent at 215 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

Camping fees

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

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

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Upper Pines?
NPS lists a fee of $36 per night for all sites[2]. Fees can change, so check the listing before you book.
How far ahead can I reserve Upper Pines?
NPS says reservations open up to five months ahead[8]. New dates are released at 7 am Pacific time on the 15th day of every month[8]. Reservations are required all year[7].
Can I bring my dog to Upper Pines Campground?
Yes. Recreation.gov shows pets allowed at all 235 listed sites[12], and NPS requires them to be on a leash[19].
What is the maximum RV length at Upper Pines?
NPS lists RVs up to 35 feet and trailers up to 24 feet[7]. There are no electric, water or sewer hookups[9], but a dump station is open all year[17].
Are campfires allowed at Upper Pines?
Wood and charcoal fires are allowed all year per NPS, with wood fires limited to 5 pm to 10 pm from May through September[19]. Restrictions can apply at any time[13].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 235 overnight campsites at Upper Pines Campground: 202 standard nonelectric, 29 rv nonelectric, 4 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Upper Pines Campground Reservation Fee - All Sites: $36 per night. National Park Service
  3. Upper Pines Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Upper Pines Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 24 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Upper Pines Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. NPS lists 236 sites at Upper Pines Campground: 236 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  7. Season and hours (NPS): Upper Pines is open all year for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft.), and trailers (up to 24 ft.). Reservations are required year-round. For the winter season, only the first two loops are normally open (about 90 campsites). National Park Service
  8. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are required all year for Upper Pines. 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 am Pacific time. Be aware that nearly all... National Park Service
  9. Hookups at Upper Pines Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 235 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. 10 of the 235 campsites at Upper Pines Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Permitted equipment at Upper Pines Campground: 219 sites accept an RV or trailer and 215 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Upper Pines Campground: yes at all 235 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Upper Pines Campground: yes at all 235 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Upper Pines Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Upper Pines Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Upper Pines Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Amenities at Upper Pines Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage... National Park Service
  18. Recreation.gov description for Upper Pines Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  19. NPS campground rules for Upper 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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