The entrance to White Wolf Campground

White Wolf Campground

Closed

Currently closed for the season. Expected to open mid-July 2026, with exact date pending Tioga Road opening and facility preparations. Season runs through approximately September 14. Important for 2026: No potable water available; campers must bring their own water supply. Only portable toilets will be available.

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

White Wolf Campground occupies a forested setting at 8,000 feet along Yosemite's Tioga Road corridor, positioned between Crane Flat (23 miles west) and Tuolumne Meadows (25 miles east). The campground lies about a mile north of Tioga Road near the historic White Wolf Lodge, which may offer limited services when open. Sites accommodate tents and smaller RVs/trailers, with maximum lengths of 27 feet for RVs and 24 feet for trailers. The location serves as a base for exploring the High Sierra. Popular trails departing near the campground lead to Lukens Lake (an easy 2-mile round trip) and Harden Lake, while more ambitious hikers can access the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. The Crane Flat area to the west provides access to Tuolumne and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias. Tuolumne Meadows to the east opens up extensive high-country hiking and backpacking. The campground operates on a reservation system through Recreation.gov, with sites released on a rolling 2-week window at 7 AM Pacific time. Sites fill within minutes of release during peak summer months. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and bear-proof food storage locker. Campers should be prepared for high-elevation conditions including cold nights and afternoon thunderstorms.

Directions

From Tioga Pass (east entrance): Drive 24 miles west on Tioga Road (45 minutes). From Yosemite Valley: Take Big Oak Flat Road to Tioga Road, 31 miles total (approximately 1 hour). From Highway 120 west/Big Oak Flat entrance: Take Big Oak Flat Road to Tioga Road, 31 miles (35 minutes). The campground entrance is north of Tioga Road.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $28

Vehicle

Max RV Length 27ft
Max Trailer Length 24ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (209) 379-2123

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

The entrance to White Wolf Campground
White Wolf Campsite
Empty White Wolf Campsite
White Wolf Campground Registration Area
White Wolf Camp Host Site
Campsite at White Wolf campground
Tenaya Lake
Tent site at White Wolf campground

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