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Hodgdon Meadow Campground

100 sites · $28–$75 · Reservations · RVs to 40 ft

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Reservations$28–$75 / night

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100Sites

104Reservable

$28–$75Per night

40 ftRVs

67 tent only4 group

Reservations

Reservations are required from April 15 through October 26, 2026. During the rest of the year, the entire campground (other than the group sites, which close) are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 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

Hodgdon Meadow Campground Reservation Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-April through mid-October) From approximately mid-April through mid-October, campsites are available by reservation only.	$36.00
Hodgdon Meadow Campground First-Come, First-Served Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-October through mid-April) From approximately mid-October through mid-April, campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.	$28.00
Hodgdon Meadow Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site (open approx. mid-April through mid-October) The group campsites are open approximately mid-April through mid-October.	$75.00

Season & hours

Hodgdon Meadow is open year-round for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft), and trailers (up to 30 ft.). Reservations are required from mid-April through mid-October (exact dates vary) and then is first-come, first-served the remainder of the year. The group campsites are closed when reservations are not required. In 2026, reservations will be required from April 15 until October 26.

Amenities

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

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 40 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 30 ft
RV notes	Hodgdon Meadow: 105 sites with space for tents, RVs up to 35 feet, and trailers up to 27 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.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Wood and charcoal fires are permitted all year. From May through September, wood fires are only allowed from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Wheelchair	There are no designated accessible campsites at this campground.
ADA	There are no designated accessible campsites at this campground.
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 Hodgdon Meadow food lockers measure 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H). The group sites have four food lockers. 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 Hodgdon Meadow Campground is located along the Big Oak Flat Road. From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Entrance, the Hodgdon Meadow Campground is located immediately on the left after entering the park. From Yosemite Valley take the Big Oak Flat Road to the park entrance/exit; approximately 26 miles (45 minutes). You’ll find the campground on your right just before the exit to the park.

Contact

209/379-2123 · yose_web_manager@nps.gov

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About Hodgdon Meadow

Hodgdon Meadow Campground is conveniently located along the Big Oak Flat Road at the Big Oak Flat Entrance. At an elevation of 4,900 feet (1,219 m), the campground is located along the western edge of the park, 25 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley. 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 wooden sign reads Hodgdon Meadow Campground. A kiosk is located at the entrance to the campground. — The entrance to Hodgdon Meadow Campground · NPS Photo

Small wooden building at entry to campground — Hodgdon Meadow Campground Kiosk · NPS Photo

Campground entrance sign and nearby bulletin board — Hodgdon Meadow Entrance Sign and Bulletin Board · NPS Photo

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

38°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

69°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

35°F

Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

53°F

Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri, Nov 13

Night

27°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Rain And Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Day

50°F

Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

24°F

Mostly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

53°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 all year. May–September, Wood fires are only allowed 5 pm–10 pm. Air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive individuals at night. People per site: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite, except for the group sites, which requires 13 to 30. Vehicles per site: A maximum of two motor vehicles are allowed per campsite. 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. 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

🥾 Carlon Falls Trail 1.4 mi
🥾 Tuolumne Grove Loop Trail 0.4 mi
🥾 Tunnel Tree Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Tuolumne Grove Road 1.1 mi
🥾 Merced Grove Trail (Old Coulterville Rd) 2.4 mi

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