Photo: NPS Photo

Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp

4 sites · $50 · Reservations · No RVs

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Reservations$50 / nightClosed now: Seasonal Winter Closure

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4Sites

4Reservable

$50Per night

NoRVs

4 horse

Reservations

Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp reservations are required from early July through September. During the rest of the year the campground is closed. Campground reservations 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.

Fees

Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp Stock Site Fee - Stock Site Stock Site	$50.00

Season & hours

Tuolumne Horse Campsites

Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp reservations are required from July through September (dates vary). October. During the rest of the year the campground is closed. Reservations are required and can be made two months in advance.

⛔ Seasonal Winter Closure: Sep 27, 2026 – Jul 15, 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	Not allowed
Trailers	Allowed, up to 27 ft
RV notes	Maximum trailer length allowed is 27 feet. There is a limit of two vehicles and two stock trailers per parking area.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Developed Campground
Campfires	Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is in use/open.
Wheelchair	The Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp sites are not accessible.
ADA	The Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp sites are not accessible.
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) 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 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 Horse Camp

Tuolumne Meadows Horse Campsites are located within Tuolumne Meadows Campground along the Tioga Road. 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

Wood sign reading "horse camp" next to a road through a wooded area — Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp sign at entrance to 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 feet (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. (Wawona 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 and six head of stock are allowed per campsite. Vehicles per site: A maximum of two vehicles and two stock trailers are allowed per campsite. Additional parking may be available nearby. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. You are required to follow all stock regulations. Learn more about camping in Yosemite with your horse. 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.