2 [] 4.08547 Tent Caravan/Camper Van Pickup Camper Site-Specific Overnight 74 Yosemite National Park United States Tucked away among the pines is the hidden gem of Yosemite Creek campground. Accessing this campground is an adventure down a rutted, 5-mile, single-lane dirt road. Motorhomes and trailers are NOT allowed.Yosemite Creek campground is a primitive campground with vault toilets and no drinking water . A seasonal creek runs through the campground but water must be boiled and/or treated before drinking. Do not rely on creek water being available; bring water!
Granite boulders abound and the peaceful Yosemite Creek meanders through the campground on its way to Yosemite Valley. Bring your comfy chairs and hammocks and let the sounds of nature whisk you away from the busyness of day-to-day life.
Head to Tuolumne Meadows for breathtaking views and a multitude of day hiking opportunities. Tenaya Lake is a great place to relax and swim or canoe. Yosemite Valley offers restaurants, museums, bike paths, day hikes and world-famous climbing. Don't forget about the Pioneer History center in Wawona, and of course, the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. Be prepared to make your own fun here-take delight in the quiet and give your screens a rest.
Your adventure awaits! Hiking, swimming, bouldering, napping (some of us are tired!), bird watching; the possibilities are as great as your imagination. Be sure to bring bug spray and sunscreen, plenty of water, and dress in layers as the weather can rapidly change at this elevation.
4.39 campground false 10083840 10083840_asset 37.8263 -119.5983 Yosemite Creek Campground 117 128 National Park Service 2991 Yosemite National Park recarea cdn.recreation.gov/public/2022/02/28/23/28/10083840_e985580d-31e5-4d71-81d2-cc8d371602a2_1440.webp true recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10083840 California America/Los_Angeles 1 [] 4.2760415 Tent RV Caravan/Camper Van +2 Site-Specific Overnight 56 Yosemite National Park United States Staying at Porcupine Flat Campground requires reservations. No first come, first serve sites are available. The campground typically opens in late-June and closes mid-October. The opening date varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facility and road work. Porcupine Flat Campground is located off the Tioga Road about 30 minutes west of Tuolumne Meadows and over an hour from Yosemite Valley. RVs and Trailers are not recommended for the narrow roads in this more primitive campground. At an elevation of 8,100 feet (2,500 m) elevation, the campground is near Porcupine Creek, which is the only water source (must be filtered, treated, or boiled). The Porcupine Creek Trailhead is nearby. There are no visitor services close to the campground. For additional park information, call (209)372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose 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 ft (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. (The Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)
Porcupine Flat is situated along a seasonal creek which is it's only source of water. Creek water must be treated and/or boiled before consuming.
Just 25 miles away is Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known. Hiking trails and bike paths are abundant in the valley. Rafting the Merced River is a fun way to cool down on a summer day when water levels are sufficient. Yosemite Valley also offers numerous guided bus tours, educational programs, museums, ranger-led activities, and an art center with workshops.
The Tioga Road offers a 39-mile scenic drive past forests, meadows, lakes and granite domes. Tuolumne Meadows embodies the… 4.58 campground false 10083831 10083831_asset 37.8082 -119.5657 Porcupine Flat Campground 192 128 National Park Service 2991 Yosemite National Park recarea cdn.recreation.gov/public/2023/06/20/23/48/10083831_00dacff0-5463-4c04-a7ce-5207e4a2fc75_700.webp amount_max: 24, amount_min: 24, currency: USD, +2 true recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10083831 California America/Los_Angeles [] 3.9603174 Tent RV Trailer +4 Site-Specific Overnight 49 Yosemite National Park United States There is no drinking water provided here. Restrooms are portable toilets. Staying at White Wolf Campground requires reservations. White Wolf typically opens mid-July and closes mid to late September, depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facility and road work. White Wolf Campground is located off the Tioga Road between Tuolumne Meadows and Crane Flat, approximately an hour from Yosemite Valley at 8,000 feet (2,400 m). The campground is tucked into the forest about a mile from Tioga Road near White Wolf Lodge. Trailheads nearby lead to Lukens and Harden Lakes and the area is popular for those accessing other wilderness destinations. Minimal services may be available at White Wolf Lodge (if open). There are no other visitor services close to the campground.Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, auto touring, and photography are all very popular activities within the park. The White Wolf area has hiking and backpacking opportunities that begin near the campground, such as Lukens Lake, Harden Lake and the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. The Crane Flat area, 23 miles west, offers many other hiking opportunities such as Tuolumne and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias, both of which require a 2.5 to 3-mile roundtrip hike to view. Tuolumne Meadows and all it's High Sierra wonder lie 25 miles to the east, where many beautiful day and overnight excursions await.
Seasonal facilities include potable water (not available in 2025), flush toilets (not available in 2025), trash/recycling collection, food storage lockers, fire rings, picnic tables, staff/host on-site, and an amphitheater. NOTE: White Wolf is open but with portable toilets and NO DRINKING WATER. Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is open. There is no cell phone reception, no internet connectivity, no camp store, no ice or firew… 8.35 campground false 10083567 10083567_asset 37.8703 -119.6483 White Wolf Campground 126 128 National Park Service 2991 Yosemite National Park recarea cdn.recreation.gov/public/2022/06/03/00/56/10083567_4af2cf9e-6129-48ca-a0bb-3272769f8ad9_700.webp true recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10083567 California America/Los_Angeles