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Published: Jul 30, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links

Tuolumne Meadows Campground - Yosemite National Park

Tuolumne Meadows Campground in Yosemite National Park, California may be one of the most beautiful campgrounds we have spent time in. 

Located off of the Tioga Road the Tuolumne Meadows Campground offers direct access to the Tuolumne Meadows area right across the street.

Tuolumne Meadows Campground is the largest campground within Yosemite National Park with 304 sites. 

Tuolumne Meadows Campground - Yosemite National Park

Contents

  • Tuolumne Meadows Campground - Yosemite National Park
    • Tuolumne Meadows Campground Reservations
    • Campground Amenities
    • RV Camping at Tuolumne Meadows Campground
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    • How to get to Tuolumne Meadows Campground
    • Tuolumne Meadows Campground Regulations
    • Tuolumne Meadows Campground Map
    • Photos of Tuolumne Meadows Campground
      • A Loop
      • B Loop
      • C Loop
      • D Loop
      • E Loop
      • F Loop 
      • G Loop

Tuolumne Meadows Campground is undergoing a major rehabilitation project and will remain closed in 2022 and 2023 (and possibly 2024/2025, depending on weather/length of construction season).

Changes being made to the campground - 

  • Improved and simplified road system
  • Rehabilitated restrooms, with two new restrooms added
  • Redesigned campsites with hardened parking pads
  • Seventeen campsites relocated from along the river in A loop to an area away from the river (no change in the total number of campsites in the campground)
  • Backpackers campground relocated within the campground to the John Muir Trail trailhead
  • Twelve walk-to campsites (with nearby parking)
  • New picnic tables, food lockers, fire rings in each campsite
  • Improved accessibility for people with disabilities, including at the Dana Campfire Circle
  • Updated water and sewer system

Along with access to Lembert Dome, Elizabeth Lake, and the Tuolumne River running through the campground!

Half of the sites are available for reservations five months ahead of time. The other half are first come first serve and they sell out nightly!

If you know the dates you are planning to visit the park you will want to get a reservation if possible so you are guaranteed at least one night in this gorgeous Yosemite Campground! 

Sites in Loop A are closest to the Tuolumne River but are also closer to each other.

You can easily access the Tuolumne Meadows visitor center, store, and post office near the campground. 

Check out all of the Yosemite Camping options! There are 13 campgrounds within Yosemite National Park! 

Season: Closed for 2022

Number of Sites:  304

Location in the park: Five miles from the Tioga Pass Entrance Station

Campsite Cost: 

Tent sites: $26/night
Group sites:  $50/night
Horse sites: $30/night

Reservations: Yes, Recreation.Gov

Tent Sites: Half of the campground is available by advanced reservation, the other half is open on a same-day sale basis, and still fills nightly
Group sites: Required and available online. 
Horse sites: Required and available only by calling 877/444-6777. 

Latitude/Longitude: 

  • Latitude:
  • 37.8711111
  • 37° 52' 16.0000" N
  • Longitude:
  • -119.36
  • 119° 21' 36.0000" W

Elevation: 8,600 feet

Accessible Sites: Loop B: sites 37, 38, and 39
Loop C: site 1, 89, and 90

Pets Allowed: Pets are not permitted in group campsites but are allowed in family and horse sites

Pets are allowed but they must be on a leash less than 6 feet long. 

Pets are not allowed inside park buildings or on specific trails.

Tuolumne Meadows Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available?

Yes, Half of the campground is available by advanced reservation, the other half is open on a same-day sale basis, and still fills nightly

Phone Number? 1-877-444-6777

Online? Recreation.Gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. (PT) or 10:00 a.m (ET).

First Come, First Served? Yes, half the campground 

First-night rent plus a one-time transaction fee of $4.50 will be charged at the time of reservation and is non-refundable.

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Yes

Payphone: Yes

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Yes, in Curry Village/Half Dome Village or at the Yosemite Village store.

They also sell firewood at the Crane Flat gas station at the start of the Tioga Road. 

 

Amenities at each campsite:

Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring

Firepit in the site? Yes, there are fire rings at each campsite. 

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes, 

You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears. 

Food storage lockers are provided in all campsites 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H)

Potable Water? Yes, there is drinking water available in the campground

RV Camping at Tuolumne Meadows Campground

RV Length: RVs 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. 

Dump Station: Yes, on the Tioga Road just west of the campground

Generators: 7 am to 9 am, noon to 2 pm, and 5 pm to 7 pm

Hookups: No, There are no electric, water, or sewer hook-ups at this facility

 

How to get to Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, Highway 120 east from Manteca or west from Lee Vining (State Route 395) into Yosemite National Park.

Tuolumne Meadows Campground is located 5 miles from the Tioga Pass Entrance station (Hwy 120 from the east) and is 55 miles (2 hours) from Yosemite Valley.

 

 

Tuolumne Meadows Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite. There is no limit on the number of tents (as long as they all fit into the campsite).

The number of cars per campsite: Two motorized vehicles per campsite. A valid campground car pass must be displayed.

Checkout time: 12 noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am

Maximum Stay: 7-day maximum stay limit.

Tuolumne Meadows Campground Map

Photos of Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Tuolumne Meadows Campground provides easy access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail.

One thing to know is many PCT hikers stop at the grocery store near the campground. Many of them have been on the trail for months without a shower.

If you are sensitive to strong smells you may want to be prepared if the store is crowded. 

A Loop

Site A4

 

Site A5

 

Site A6

 

Site A8

 

Site A12

 

Site A13

 

Site A21

 

Site A29

 

Site A30

 

Site A35

 

Site A37

 

Site A43

 

Site A44

 

Site A45

 

Site A47

 

Site A76

 

Site A80

 

Site A86

B Loop

Site B1

 

Site B7

 

Site B11

 

Site B17

 

Site B18

 

Site B21

 

Site B24

 

Site B25

 

Site B26

 

Site B28

 

Site B33

 

Site B34

 

Site B35

C Loop

Site C1

 

Site C15

 

Site C19

 

Site C25

 

Site C35

 

Site C36

 

Site C40

 

Site C41

 

Site C59

 

Site C60

 

Site C69

 

Site C70

 

Site C72

 

Site C78

 

Site C79

 

Site C88

 

Site C91

 

Site C95

D Loop

Site D15

 

Site D18

 

Site D19

 

Site D20

E Loop

Site E2

 

Site E11

 

Site E12

 

Site E13

F Loop 

Site F4

 

Site F5

 

Site F9

 

Site F10

G Loop

Site G4

 

Site G6

 

Site G7

 

Site G8

 

Site G11

 

Site G12

 

Site G13

 

Site G16

 

Site G18

 

Site G19

 

Site G20

 

Site G23

Check out our complete Yosemite National Park Travel Guide for everything you need to know to plan an epic visit to the park. 

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