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Yosemite Creek Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
74[1]
Nightly fee from
$24[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
20 ft[4]

Yosemite Creek Campground is run by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California[5]. Recreation.gov lists 74 campsites there, and they can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][3].

What to expect

NPS lists a seasonal opening for tents from early July to early September, and exact dates vary[6]. The opening date depends on when the Tioga Road and related seasonal facilities open[6]. NPS lists a seasonal winter closure from 2026-09-07 to 2027-07-01[6]. Reservations are required during the open season, and NPS says they are released 14 days in advance at 7 am Pacific time[7]. Recreation.gov lists 57 standard nonelectric sites and 17 tent only nonelectric sites[1]. NPS does not recommend RVs and trailers here, and Recreation.gov lists 20 feet as the longest length allowed at any site[6][4]. The camping fee listed by NPS is $24 per night, and fees can change[2].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 74
Site types[1] 57 standard nonelectric, 17 tent only nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)[8] 74, 74 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[9] 2
Hookups[10] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 20 ft (median 20 ft)
Equipment[11] RV or trailer at 0 sites, tent at 74 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
Yosemite Creek Campground Fee - All Sites[2] $24

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Yosemite Creek Campground cost?
NPS lists a camping fee of $24 per night for all sites[2]. Fees can change, so check the official page.
Can you reserve Yosemite Creek Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS says reservations are required in the open season and are released 14 days ahead at 7 am Pacific time[7].
Are dogs allowed at Yosemite Creek Campground?
NPS lists pets as permitted, and they need to stay leashed[18]. Recreation.gov lists pets allowed at all 74 campsites with this detail[12].
Are campfires allowed at Yosemite Creek Campground?
NPS says wood and charcoal fires are permitted[18]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[13].
Can I bring an RV to Yosemite Creek Campground?
NPS says RVs and trailers are not recommended[6]. Recreation.gov lists 0 sites that accept an RV or trailer and a longest allowed length of 20 feet[11][4].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 74 overnight campsites at Yosemite Creek Campground: 57 standard nonelectric, 17 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, Yosemite Creek Campground Fee - All Sites: $24 per night. National Park Service
  3. Yosemite Creek Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Yosemite Creek Campground: 20 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 20 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Yosemite Creek Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): Yosemite Creek is open seasonally from early July to early September for tents; RVs and trailers are not recommended. Exact dates vary. The opening date for the Yosemite Creek Campground varies depending on the opening of the Tioga... National Park Service
  7. Reservation note from NPS: During the campground's open season (approximately mid-July through early September), reservations are required. Campground reservations are released two weeks in advance on a rolling daily window (i.e., 14 days in advance of... National Park Service
  8. NPS lists 74 sites at Yosemite Creek Campground: 74 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  9. 2 of the 74 campsites at Yosemite Creek Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Hookups at Yosemite Creek Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 74 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Permitted equipment at Yosemite Creek Campground: 0 sites accept an RV or trailer and 74 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Yosemite Creek Campground: yes at all 74 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Yosemite Creek Campground: yes at all 74 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Check-in time at Yosemite Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Check-out time at Yosemite Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Yosemite Creek Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Amenities at Yosemite Creek 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:... National Park Service
  18. NPS campground rules for Yosemite Creek 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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