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Tuolumne Meadows Campground

289 sites · $36–$75 · Reservations · RVs to 35 ft

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Reservations$36–$75 / nightClosed now: Seasonal Winter Closure

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289Sites

289Reservable

$36–$75Per night

35 ftRVs

162 tent only1 rv only7 group4 horse

Reservations

During the campground's open season (approx. July - September), all sites are only available by reservation. About half the campsites are available in blocks of one month at a time, up to two months in advance, on the 15th of each month at 7 am Pacific time. The other half of campsites are available two weeks in advance on a daily rolling window (i.e., 14 days in advance) 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

Tuolumne Meadows Campground Fee - Non Group Site Tuolumne Meadows Campground Reservation Fee - Standard Sites (RV or Tent) and Tent Only Sites (non-group site)/night	$36.00
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site Tuolumne Meadows Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site/night	$75.00
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Stock Site Fee - Stock Site Tuolumne Meadows Campground Stock Site Fee - Stock Site/night	$50.00

Season & hours

Tuolumne Meadows is open seasonally from July through September for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft.) and trailers (up to 24 ft.). Exact dates vary. The opening date for the Tuolumne Meadows 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 July 1 until September 28.

⛔ Seasonal Winter Closure: Sep 28, 2026 – Jul 1, 2027

Amenities

Toilets · Flush Toilets - seasonal
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 · seasonal
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 35 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 24 ft
RV notes	Tuolumne Meadows: 304 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.
Roads	Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is in use/open.
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: A5, A41, B37, B38, B39, C1, C74, C75, D10, H16, H17, H18, H19
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: A5, A41, B37, B38, B39, C1, C74, C75, D10, H16, H17, H18, H19
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 Tuolumne Meadows food lockers measure 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H). The group site has five food lockers. Groceries: Nearby (small grocery store in Tuolumne Meadows) Showers: Yosemite Valley (Curry Village) Dump station: Available all year in Yosemite Valley (in Upper Pines 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 Tuolumne Meadows Campground is located along the Tioga Road. From Hwy. 120 east/Tioga Pass, the Tuolumne Meadows Campground is located approximately 17 miles west on the left. From Yosemite Valley take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road to reach Tuolumne Meadows; 54 miles total (approximately 90 minutes). You’ll find the campground on your right.

Contact

209/372-4025 · yose_web_manager@nps.gov

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About Tuolumne Meadows

Tuolumne Meadows Campground is Yosemite’s largest, and is located along the Tioga Road, with some areas located near the Tuolumne River. At 8,000 feet (2,600 m) this campground is open seasonally and has wonderful summer access to many hikes, lakes, and prominent viewpoints. The campground is located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley but a small store, grill, and post office are located nearby in Tuolumne Meadows.

Photos

A female park ranger leans out of a kiosk window to help a visitor who is in their car. — The entrance to Tuolumne Meadows Campground · NPS Photo

Bulletin Board in Tuolumne Meadows Campground — Tuolumne Meadows Campground bulletin board · NPS Photo

A grassy campsite with a bear food storage locker, metal fire pit, and picnic table — Tent Only Campsite · NPS Photo

Four rows of raised bleachers surround a fire pit and wooden storage box — Dana Campfire Circle · NPS Photo

Unpaved path lined with a map, bulletin board, and sign reading "backpackers section" — Tuolumne Meadows Backpackers Camp · NPS Photo

Campsites

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

Conditions at camp

🌤️ Forecast

Wed, Nov 11

Tonight

25°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

54°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

24°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Day

40°F

Light Snow

Fri, Nov 13

Night

18°F

Snow Showers then Snow

Sat, Nov 14

Day

37°F

Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

18°F

Partly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

42°F

Partly Sunny

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 (except in group sites); 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, except for the group sites, which requires 13 to 30 people. 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. 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

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