Yosemite Creek Campground is a smaller campground off of the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park. You will need to drive down a narrow windy road to reach the campground.
The park does not allow any trailers or RVs into the campground which makes sense when you traverse down the windy road.
The road is partly paved and then dirt towards the campground. You will want to be careful on the drive. We found people all over the place driving a bit crazy on the dirt road.
When choosing a site you will want to know the clearance under your vehicle. Some sites have large rocks as you drive into the sites.
You will want to make sure that you arrive during the daylight to traverse through the rocks and safely park in the campground.
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Yosemite Creek Campground
Season: approximately July through early September
Number of Sites: 75
Location in the park: On the Tioga Road (Highway 120), about one hour north of Yosemite Valley
Campsite Cost: Make sure to check with the park for the most updated camping fees
Payments accepted: Cash or check
Reservations: Yes, reservations can be made online at recreation.gov
Campground Address:
Latitude/Longitude:
Latitude: 37.8264° N
Longitude: -119.5957° W
Elevation: 7,700 feet (2,300 m) elevation
Accessible Sites: Site 5
Pets Allowed: 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.
Campground Reservations
Are campground Reservations Available? Yes, reservations can be made online at recreation.gov
Campground Amenities
Flush Toilets: No, vault toilets
Payphone: Yes
Is wifi Available? No
Is cellular Phone Service Available? No
Is camp host available on site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? No
Amenities at each campsite:
Fire pit in the site? Yes
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. Bear storage lockers are provided in all campsites 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H)
Potable Water? No, All water must be boiled
RV Camping at Yosemite Creek Campground
No RV's or trailers are allowed in the campground
How to get to Campground
Located on the Tioga Road (Highway 120), about one hour north of Yosemite Valley
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.
Check-out time: 12 noon
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am
Maximum Stay: 7-day maximum stay limit.
Yosemite Creek Campground Map
Photos of Yosemite Creek Campground
Sites 22 - 25 really close together, would be really tight in a truck or SUV
Site 39 - barely any shade
Site 42 - right on the creek
Site 43 - close to the vault toilet
Additional Yosemite National Park Information & Resources
Yosemite National Park Tours
California Audio Tour Bundle (Get 4 Audio Tours)
⭐️ Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 days | 🔊Check Rates and Availability
With Shaka Guide's GPS Audio Tours, you are guided to hidden gems and iconic sights. Now, you can explore at your own pace without worrying about keeping up with a tour. Tours include:
- Yosemite's Majestic Beauty
- Death Valley's Unique Geology
- Joshua Tree's otherworldly Landscapes
- Lake Tahoe's Clear Waters
Private Full-Day Fly Fishing for Beginners and Experienced Anglers
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours | 🎣 Check Rates and Availability
Here is your chance to enjoy fly fishing in Yosemite with your private guide! This full-day adventure (Approx. 8 hours) is where you can fish the Tuolumne and Merced River watersheds for Rainbow, Brown, Brook, and Golden Trout on the catch-and-release excursion. The tour includes:
- all fly fishing gear, fishing license, Peak Season Reservation, and entrance fees
- round-trip transportation from Yosemite Valley or Groveland
- snacks/lunch
Private Family Hike in Yosemite
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 4-6 Hours | 🥾Check Rates and Availability
Experience the monumental scenery of Yosemite on a guided, half-day hike designed especially for families. Choose from a beginning to moderate hike to suit your family's experience level, and embark on a series of trails that wind through the famous natural attractions of either Yosemite Valley or the high country. Enjoy Spectacular views from on of America's favorite National Parks, and stop for a scenic picnic near a stream, lake, or meadow.
4 Days Guided Yosemite Half Dome Tour
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 4 Days | 🥾Check Rates and Availability
Ready to turn your bucketlist into a brag list? This 4 day Yosemite adventure takes you from secret swimming holes to the iconic half-dome cables without the crowds or the chaos. Every detail is covered, from wilderness permits to those elusive Half Dome Spots. Just bring your personal camping gear including a tent, sleping bag & pad, and headlamp. A full packing list will be provided after you register. With expert guides, chef-style meals, and starry skies, you'll hike, relax, and conquer like a pro!
Check out more great tours of Yosemite. Tours include hiking, snowshoeing, roundtrip tours from San Francisco, and more!
Lodges In Yosemite National Park
Ahwahnee Hotel
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The Ahwahnee Hotel is located in Yosemite Valley and is known throughout the world as one of the most luxurious National Park Lodges.
Yosemite Valley Lodge
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The Yosemite Valley Lodge is located in the heart of Yosemite National Park and is located close to Yosemite Falls making it a great base for a Yosemite vacation.
Wawona Hotel
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(Currently Closed for repairs). Built in 1856 the Wawona Hotel formerly Big Trees Lodge is on the National Historic Landmark located near the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and the Pioneer History Center in Yosemite National Park.
Curry Village Tent Cabins
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The Curry Village Tent Cabins are a great option for staying in Yosemite Valley.
Lodges near Yosemite National Park
There are great options for lodging near Yosemite National Park. We are huge fans of staying in Oakhurst, California and entering the park from the southern entrance. Here is a few of our favorite places to stay in Oakhurst:
Chateau du Sureau
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Exceptional 5-star luxury accommodations south of Yosemite National Park. Includes breakfast, feww WIFI, pet friendly, air conditioning and much more! Also has an incredible restaurant o-site and a spa!
The Pines Resort at Bass Lake
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Bass Lake Beachfront Resort with lots of amenities, including Spa services, gym, two restaurants, bar/lounge, Airconditioning and more!
Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn
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At Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a playground, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs.
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
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4-star eco-friendly resort near Yosemite. You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. Adventurous travelers may like the rock climbing, snowshoeing, and ice skating at this resort. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, and aromatherapy at Ascent Spa, the onsite spa
Yosemite National Park Entrance Fee
Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$0.00 for Education/Academic Group
$300.00 for Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons)
$45.00-$125.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons)
$125.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats
$200.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats
$300.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
Yosemite National Park Peak-Hours Reservation Required
A reservation is required to drive into Yosemite between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM on dates in 2025 listed below:
- May 24 - May 26 (Saturday-Monday)
- June 15 - August 15 (Daily)
- August 30 -September 1) (Saturday - Monday)
During the dates listed above, visitors can enter Yosemite with either of the following:
- Peak Hours Reservation are available through Recreation.gov
- (Click here to get your Peak Hours Reservation) or by calling (877)444-6777
- Wilderness or Half Dome permit
- In-Park camping including Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Camp 4, Wawona, Bridalveil Creek, Hogdon Meadow, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, Porcupine Flat, and Tuolumne Meadows campgrounds.
- In-Park Lodging including Curry Village, Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite Valley Lodge, The Ahwahnee, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, and High Sierra Camps.
- In-Park Vacation Rental in Wawona, Yosemite West, or Foresta.
- Regional transit ot tour group
Additional Peak Hours Reservation information:
- Reservations for all dates were released on May 6, 2025
- Additional Reservations are available on recreation.gov seven days before the arrival date at 8:00 AM PDT.
- There is a $2.00 Non-Refundable fee (This does not include the park's entry fee requirement)
- Each visitor can make one reservation for each three day period. The reservation holder must be in the arriving vehicle and show photo ID at the entrance station.
- Peak Hours Reservations are good for three consecutive days (Including arrival date)
- You can visit the Hetch Hetchy area of the park when it is open (sunrise to sunset) without a reservation.
Additional Yosemite Resources
Yosemite Camping Guide - Check out all of the campgrounds in Yosemite.
Yosemite Falls - Complete guide to hiking and exploring Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Valley Lodge - Room photo and tours of the Yosemite Valley Lodge.
Top things to do in Yosemite - All of the epic things you do not want to miss during your trip to the park.
Devils Postpile National Monument - Located near Mammoth this is a great park to visit near Yosemite and the Tioga Road.
Sierra Vista Scenic Byway - Explore the road less traveled near the park. Less crowds and gorgeous views you don't want to miss.
Housekeeping Camp - A great option for staying in the Yosemite Valley.
Bass Lake Camping - Camp near the southern entrance to the park on a gorgeous lake!
Yosemite Lodging - Check out all of the hotel and lodging options within the park.
Check out our ultimate Yosemite Vacation Guide for all the information you need to plan a great trip.
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