Photo: NPS Photo

Wawona Horse Camp

2 sites · $50 · Reservations · RVs to 30 ft

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Reservations$50 / nightClosed now: Seasonal Winter Closure

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2Sites

2Reservable

$50Per night

30 ftRVs

2 horse

Reservations

Wawona Horse Camp reservations are required from early May through early to mid-October. During the rest of the year the campground is closed. 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.

Fees

Wawona Horse Campsites Wawona Horse Campsite	$50.00

Season & hours

Wawona Horse Camp reservations are required from early to mid-April through early to mid-October. During the rest of the year the campground is closed. In 2026, the campground will be open from May 1 until October 12. Reservations are required and can be made five months in advance.

⛔ Seasonal Winter Closure: Oct 12, 2026 – May 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 · seasonal
Amphitheater · none
Camp host · none
Cell reception · none
Internet · none

RVs, trailers & access

RVs	Allowed, up to 30 ft
Trailers	Allowed, up to 35 ft
RV notes	RVs and horse trailers are allowed. Maximum length for RVs are 35 feet in Horse Camp Site 1, and 30 feet in Horse Camp Site 2.
Roads	Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Type	Limited Development Campground
Campfires	Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is open.
Wheelchair	The Wawona Horse Campsites are not accessible. The nearby restroom is accessible via a paved sidewalk.
ADA	The Wawona Horse Campsites are not accessible. The nearby restroom is accessible via a paved sidewalk.
Also	Each campsite contains a fire ring, picnic table, a food locker, and is near a bathroom with drinking water and a flushing toilet. In the Wawona Horse Camp food lockers measure 45"(D)x33"(W)x18"(H). 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

The Wawona Horse Camp is located off of the Wawona Road. From the South Entrance drive 6 miles north on the Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41) and in Wawona turn right on Chilnualna Road. The camp is on Wawona District Cir. to the right. From Yosemite Valley, drive south 28 miles south (approximately 50 minutes) and in Wawona turn left onto Chilnualna Road, then right onto Wawona District Circle. You'll find the camp on the right.

Contact

209/375-9535 · yose_web_manager@nps.gov

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About Wawona Horse Camp

The Wawona Horse Camp is located along the South Fork Merced River adjacent to historic Wawona. At an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,219 m), the camp 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 right next door where you can see some of the park’s oldest structures. Wawona offers a visitor center, hotel, and a market.

Photos

Dirt driveway approaching the campsites — Approach to Wawona Horse Camp · NPS Photo

Wawona Horse Camp Site 2 Lockers · 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; 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

🥾 Chilnualna Falls Trail 4.1 mi
🥾 Wawona Swinging Bridge Trail 0.9 mi
🥾 Wawona Meadow Loop Trail 3.4 mi
🥾 Alder Creek Trail 2.7 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
🥾 Mariposa Grove Trail 3.5 mi
🥾 Grizzly Giant ADA Trail 0.1 mi
🥾 Bishop Creek Trail 1.2 mi

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