Photo: NPS Photo

Crane Flat Campground

148 sites · $36–$60 · Reservations · RVs to 35 ft

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Reservations$36–$60 / nightClosed now: Seasonal Winter Closure

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148Sites

148Reservable

$36–$60Per night

35 ftRVs

37 tent only4 walk-in / boat-in

Reservations

Reservations are required when Crane Flat is open (approximately June through mid-October). Campground reservations are released two weeks in advance on a rolling daily window (i.e., 14 days in advance of arrival date) at 7 am Pacific time. Be aware that nearly all campground reservations in Yosemite for the months of May through September and for some other weekends are filled the first day they become available, usually within seconds or minutes after 7 am Pacific time.

Fees

Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee – Regular Sites	$36.00
Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee - Double Sites	$60.00

Season & hours

Crane Flat is open seasonally from mid-June to mid-October for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft.), and trailers (up to 35 ft.). Exact dates vary. In 2026, the campground will be open from May 21 until October 12; reservations required.

⛔ Seasonal Winter Closure: Oct 11, 2026 – May 21, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - year round
Showers · none
Drinking water · seasonal
Trash / recycling · seasonal
Laundry · none
Camp store · none
Firewood for sale · none
Ice for sale · none
Food storage lockers · seasonal
Dump station · none
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 35 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 35 ft
RV notes	Crane Flat: 148 sites with space for tents, RVs up to 35 feet, and trailers up to 35 feet. Not every site can accommodate equipment of these lengths. Be sure to read the site details when making a reservation on recreation.gov to ensure your equipment will fit into the site you're reserving. When making online reservations, you can filter available sites by entering the length of your RV or trailer.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Wood and charcoal fires are permitted at any time.
Wheelchair	The following campsites are suitable for wheelchair and include picnic tables with extended tops. The closest restrooms to these campsites are also wheelchair accessible. These campsites are limited to people with disabilities. Sites: 220, 222, 423, 425, 503, 505, 506
ADA	The following campsites are suitable for wheelchair and include picnic tables with extended tops. The closest restrooms to these campsites are also wheelchair accessible. These campsites are limited to people with disabilities. Sites: 220, 222, 423, 425, 503, 505, 506
Also	Each campsite contains a fire ring, picnic table, and a food locker and is near a bathroom with drinking water and flushing toilets. In Crane Flat food lockers measure 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H). Groceries: Yosemite Valley (Yosemite Village Store; Curry Village Store; Yosemite Valley Lodge Store) and small grocery store at Crane Flat Showers: Yosemite Valley (Curry Village) Dump station: Available all year in Yosemite Valley (in Upper Pines Campground) or, summer only, near Tuolumne Meadows Campground. The Tuolumne Meadows dump station is closed until further notice due to work on the wastewater treatment plant. In addition to Upper Pines in Yosemite Valley, you can find other dump stations outside of the park in Lee Vining (for a fee).

Getting there

The Crane Flat Campground is located along the Big Oak Flat Road, just west of Crane Flat, about 16 miles (30 minutes) northwest of Yosemite Valley, at 6,200 ft (1,900 m) elevation. From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Entrance, continue on the Big Oak Flat Road for 9 miles (15 minutes) where you’ll find the campground on your right south of the Big Oak Flat Road.

Contact

209/379-2123 · yose_web_manager@nps.gov

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About Crane Flat

The Crane Flat Campground is located along the Big Oak Flat Road, just west of Crane Flat, about 30 minutes northwest of Yosemite Valley, at 6,200 ft (1,900 m) elevation. There is a gas station and minimal convenience items located nearby at Crane Flat. Trailheads for both the Merced Grove and Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias are located within a short drive of the campground.

Photos

A wood sign at the entrance to a campground reads, Crane Flat Campground — The entrance to Crane Flat Campground · NPS Photo

Campsites

Site-by-site details (sizes, hookups, shade) for this campground are coming soon.

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

48°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

57°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

41°F

Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

46°F

Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri, Nov 13

Night

35°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Day

40°F

Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

33°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

43°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

🔥 Wildfires nearby

No active fire perimeters nearby. ✅

Source: National Interagency Fire Center (WFIGS)

🗓️ Typical weather

Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation between October and May (and over 75% between November and March). Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May. (The Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)

Rules

Pets: Permitted (must be on a leash at all times). Fires: Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. People per site: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite. In double sites, a maximum of 10-12 people are allowed (depends on site). Vehicles per site: One to two motor vehicles are allowed per campsite (depending on campsite); three, in double sites. All vehicles must be parked on a parking pad. Trailers don't count against the vehicle limit as long as they fit on the parking pad. Additional parking may be available near the campground for no additional charge. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears. Learn more about bears, proper food storage, and food lockers.

Trails near camp

🥾 Tuolumne Grove Road 1.1 mi
🥾 Tunnel Tree Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Tuolumne Grove Loop Trail 0.4 mi
🥾 Old Coulterville Road 0.6 mi
🥾 Merced Grove Trail (Old Coulterville Rd) 2.4 mi
🥾 Tamarack Flat Trail 2.2 mi
🥾 Old Big Oak Flat Road Trail 4.3 mi

Campground information from the National Park Service. Confirm current status with the park before you go.