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Wawona Campground

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

Campsites
98[1]
Nightly fee from
$28[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[4]

Wawona Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 98 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][3].

What to expect

NPS lists the campground as open all year, with tents, RVs and trailers up to 35 feet welcome[6]. Recreation.gov lists 65 standard nonelectric sites, 20 tent only nonelectric sites, 2 RV nonelectric sites and 10 walk-to sites[1]. Of all sites, 53 accept an RV or trailer and 96 accept a tent[7]. For 2026, NPS says reservations are required beginning April 15, with the B and C loops closing to booking on October 26 and the A loop on November 29[8]. After that, Loop A is first-come, first-served, while NPS says the B and C loops close for winter[8]. The group site is reservable only, and NPS lists it for 13 to 30 people[8][9]. Check-in and check-out are both at 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[10][11].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 98
Site types[1] 65 standard nonelectric, 20 tent only nonelectric, 10 walk to, 2 rv nonelectric, 1 group tent only area nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[12] 95, 95 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[13] 4
Longest RV or trailer[4] 35 ft (median 22 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 53 sites, tent at 96 sites
Pets[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[15] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[10] 12:00 PM
Check-out[11] 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
Wawona Campground Reservation Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-April through mid-October)[17] $36
Wawona Campground First-Come, First-Served Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-October through mid-April)[2] $28
Wawona Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site[18] $75

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Wawona Campground cost?
NPS lists $36 per night for reserved sites from about mid-April through mid-October[17]. It lists $28 per night for first-come, first-served sites from about mid-October through mid-April[2]. The group site is $75 per night[18].
Can you reserve Wawona Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. For 2026, NPS says reservations are required beginning April 15 and ending October 26 for Loops B and C, or November 29 for Loop A[8].
Are dogs allowed at Wawona Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 97 campsites with this detail[14]. NPS says pets need a leash constantly and are not permitted in the group site[9].
How long an RV can Wawona Campground take?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 35 feet[4]. NPS also lists RVs and trailers up to 35 feet[6].
Are campfires allowed at Wawona Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 97 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[15]. NPS says wood and charcoal fires are allowed throughout the year[9].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 98 overnight campsites at Wawona Campground: 65 standard nonelectric, 20 tent only nonelectric, 10 walk to, 2 rv nonelectric, 1 group tent only area nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Wawona Campground First-Come, First-Served Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-October through mid-April): $28 per night. National Park Service
  3. Wawona Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Wawona Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 22 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Wawona Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Wawona is open year-round for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft), and trailers (up to 35 ft.). Reservations are required from mid-April through late October/November (exact dates vary). In 2026, reservations will be required from April 15... National Park Service
  7. Permitted equipment at Wawona Campground: 53 sites accept an RV or trailer and 96 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Reservation note from NPS: Reservations are required in 2026 from April 15 until October 26 for the B and C Loop (then they close) and from April 15 until November 29 for the A Loop. During the rest of the year, Loop A is available on a first-come,... National Park Service
  9. NPS campground rules for Wawona Campground. National Park Service
  10. Check-in time at Wawona Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-out time at Wawona Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. NPS lists 95 sites at Wawona Campground: 95 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  13. 4 of the 98 campsites at Wawona Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Wawona Campground: yes at all 97 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Wawona Campground: yes at all 97 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Wawona Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 30). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Camping fee, Wawona Campground Reservation Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-April through mid-October): $36 per night. National Park Service
  18. Camping fee, Wawona Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site: $75 per night. National Park Service
  19. Amenities at Wawona Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage lockers:... 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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