Tuolumne Meadows Campground
Currently closed for the winter season. The campground opens in July 2026 and closes September 28, 2026. The exact July opening date depends on weather and road conditions. Reservations are available via Recreation.gov two months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 AM PT, plus a 14-day rolling window.
From Recreation.gov
Season dates for this campground are tentative and subject to change depending on weather, road openings and other conditions. Updates will be posted here ahead of additional releases.
About
Tuolumne Meadows Campground is Yosemite National Park's largest campground, positioned at 8,600 feet elevation in the heart of the Sierra Nevada high country. The campground underwent a transformative three-year rehabilitation funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, reopening in August 2025 with modernized infrastructure, ten new accessible restrooms, and 29 additional hike-in sites. Loop A was realigned to create a 150-foot buffer from the Tuolumne River, restoring sensitive riparian habitat. The campground offers 336 sites serving up to 2,200 visitors nightly, including 304 standard and walk-in sites, 21 backpacker sites, seven group sites, and four horse sites. Each campsite includes a fire ring, picnic table, and bear-proof food locker. Flush toilets and potable water are available seasonally, with a dump station nearby. There are no hookups, showers, cell service, or wifi. The location provides direct access to iconic high-country trails including the 4.8-mile roundtrip to Elizabeth Lake, Cathedral Lakes, Lyell Canyon via the John Muir Trail, Mono Pass, and Glen Aulin. Nearby Tenaya Lake offers swimming and picnicking. The Tuolumne Meadows area features a small store, grill, and post office within walking distance of the campground.
Directions
From Highway 120 east (Tioga Pass entrance): drive 17 miles west to the campground on your left. From Yosemite Valley: take Big Oak Flat Road to Tioga Road, 54 miles total (approximately 90 minutes); the campground will be on your right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 372-4025 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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