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Tamarack Flat Campground

52 sites · $24 · Reservations · No RVs

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Reservations$24 / nightClosed now: Seasonal Winter Closure

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52Sites

52Reservable

$24Per night

NoRVs

52 tent only

Reservations

During the campground's open season (approximately mid- to late June - mid-October), 52 sites will be available by reservation only. 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

Tamarack Flat Campground Fee - All Sites	$24.00

Season & hours

Tamarack Flat is open seasonally from mid-to late June through mid-October for tents; no RVs or trailers. Exact dates vary. The opening date for the Tamarack Flat Campground varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facilities and road work. Reservations are required. In 2026, the campground will be open from June 22 until October 12.

⛔ Seasonal Winter Closure: Oct 13, 2026 – Jun 22, 2027

Amenities

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

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Not allowed
Trailers	Not allowed
RV notes	RVs and trailers are not recommended.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is in use/open if fire restrictions are not in effect.
Wheelchair	The following campsites are suitable for wheelchairs 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 21, 22, 23, 24, and 38
ADA	The following campsites are suitable for wheelchairs 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 21, 22, 23, and 38
Also	Each campsite contains a fire ring, picnic table, and food locker, and is near a vault toilet. Stream water must be treated (by boiling, using a filter, or using iodine). No potable water available. In Tamarack 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 Tamarack Flat access road is located off the Tioga Road 4 miles east of Crane Flat. From Yosemite Valley take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 20 miles (approximately 45 minutes). From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Road, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 11.5 miles (25 minutes). From Hwy. 120 east/Tioga Pass, the Tamarack Campground turnoff road is located approximately 42 miles west (70 minutes). Once you turn off the Tioga Road, you’ll travel 3 narrow, windy miles to access the campground.

Contact

209/379-2123 · yose_web_manager@nps.gov

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About Tamarack Flat

Tamarack Flat Campground is located off the Tioga Road just east of Crane Flat. The campground is approximately 20 miles (45 minutes) from Yosemite Valley and is tucked away in the forest 3 miles off Tioga Road. RVs and Trailers are not recommended for this harder to access, and more primitive campground. At an elevation of 6,300 feet (1,900 m) elevation, the campground is near Tamarack Creek, which is the only water source (must be filtered, treated, or boiled). There is a gas station nearby at Crane Flat.

Photos

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

wooden sign with rules for campground and garbage and recycle bins — Tamarack Flat Campground Entry Sign and Garbage/Recycling Receptacles · NPS Photo

signs near the entrance of the campground about self-registration — Tamarack Flat Campground Fee Area · NPS Photo

car and tent in campsite — Tamarack Flat Campground Campsite · NPS Photo

restroom facility with two doors — Tamarack Flat Campground Restroom Facility · NPS Photo

multiple small tents in the campground with a picnic table and some trees — Tamarack Flat Campsites · NPS Photo

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

46°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

57°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

40°F

Partly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

45°F

Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri, Nov 13

Night

35°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Light Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Day

39°F

Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

32°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.) Check the weather forecast.

Rules

Pets: Permitted (must be on a leash at all times). Fires: Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when fire restrictions are not in effect. People per site: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite. 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. 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

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