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Wawona Campground

95 sites · $28–$75 · Reservations · RVs to 35 ft

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Reservations$28–$75 / night

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95Sites

95Reservable

$28–$75Per night

35 ftRVs

30 tent only2 rv only1 group10 walk-in / boat-in

Reservations

Reservations are required in 2026 from April 15 until October 26 for the B and C Loop (then they close) and from April 15 until November 29 for the A Loop. During the rest of the year, Loop A is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Loops B and C are closed in winter. The group site is available year-round by reservation only. 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

Wawona Campground Reservation Fee - Non-Group Site (April 15-November 29, 2026) This fee is for reserved sites (RV or Tent). In 2026, Loops B and C will be open through October 25 (reservations required). Loop A will require reservations through November 28 before becoming available on a first-come, first-served basis until spring.	$36.00
Wawona Campground First-Come, First-Served Fee - Non-Group Site (November 29, 2026 - approximately mid-April) This fee is for first-come, first-served sites (Loop A is open year-round and converts to first-come, first-served status sometime in fall, dates vary).	$28.00
Wawona Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site This fee is for the group site located in Loop A; reservations required.	$75.00

Season & hours

Wawona is open year-round for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft), and trailers (up to 35 ft.). Reservations are required from mid-April through late October/November (exact dates vary). In 2026, reservations will be required from April 15 until October 26 for the B and C loops (then they close) and April 15 until November 29 for the A Loop. For the remainder of the year, the A Loop remains open on a first-come, first-served basis. The group campsite is open year-round (reservations required).

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 · seasonal
Amphitheater · seasonal
Camp host · seasonal
Cell reception · year round
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 35 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 35 ft
RV notes	Wawona Campground: 97 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. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions about length limits and site types. 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 and at any time.
Wheelchair	The following campsites are suitable for a 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. Loop C: sites 67, 69, 70, and 89
ADA	The following campsites are suitable for a 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. Loop C: sites 67, 69, 70, and 89
Also	Each campsite contains a fire ring, picnic table, a food locker, and is near a bathroom with drinking water and flushing toilets. In the Wawona Campground food lockers measure 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H). The group site has five food lockers. Groceries: Nearby (small grocery store in Wawona) Dump Station: Nearby (located in Wawona in summer only, on Forest Drive east of the Wawona Store) Showers: Yosemite Valley (Curry Village)

Getting there

P.O. Box 577, Yosemite, CA 95389

The Wawona Campground is located along the Wawona Road. From the South Entrance drive 6 miles north on the Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41); approximately 1 mile north of Wawona, the campground is located on the left. From Yosemite Valley, drive south 27 miles (approximately 45 minutes) and just before you reach Wawona itself, the campground will be on the right.

Contact

209/375-9535 · yose_web_manager@nps.gov

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About Wawona

The Wawona Campground is located along the South Fork Merced River close to historic Wawona. At an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,219 m), the campground is located in the southern end of the park, 27 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley. The majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is just a short drive away and the Yosemite History Center is in nearby Wawona where you can see some of the park’s oldest structures. Wawona offers a visitor center, hotel, and a market.

Photos

Wooden Wawona Campground sign located along the Wawona Road — Wawona Campground sign located along the Wawona Road. · NPS Photo

A car is stopped at a small kiosk at the entrance to a campground. — The entrance to Wawona 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

41°F

Clear

Thu, Nov 12

Day

70°F

Sunny

Thu, Nov 12

Night

37°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Fri, Nov 13

Day

54°F

Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri, Nov 13

Night

30°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain Likely

Sat, Nov 14

Day

52°F

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Sat, Nov 14

Night

29°F

Partly Cloudy

Sun, Nov 15

Day

55°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 (except in group site); must be on a leash at all times. Fires: Wood and charcoal fires are permitted all year. People per site: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite, except for the group site, which requires 13 to 30 people. Vehicles per site: A maximum of two 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

🥾 Alder Creek Trail 2.7 mi
🥾 Chilnualna Falls Trail 4.1 mi
🥾 Wawona Swinging Bridge Trail 0.9 mi
🥾 Wawona Meadow Loop Trail 3.4 mi
🥾 Bishop Creek Trail 1.2 mi
🥾 Perimeter Trail 4.6 mi
🥾 Washburn Trail 1.9 mi
🥾 Big Trees Loop Trail 0.2 mi
🥾 Guardians of the Grove Loop Trail 1 mi
🥾 Grizzly Giant Loop Trail 1.2 mi
🥾 Grizzly Giant ADA Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Mariposa Grove Trail 3.5 mi

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