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Yosemite Creek Campground

Yosemite National Park

Upcoming Availability

12 of 14 days currently show available sites.

View releasing sites

Sun, Jul 26

41

sites

Mon, Jul 27

44

sites

Tue, Jul 28

49

sites

Wed, Jul 29

49

sites

Thu, Jul 30

43

sites

Fri, Jul 31

None

available

Sat, Aug 1

None

available

Sun, Aug 2

53

sites

Mon, Aug 3

53

sites

Tue, Aug 4

54

sites

Wed, Aug 5

56

sites

Thu, Aug 6

51

sites

Fri, Aug 7

30

sites

Sat, Aug 8

27

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Tucked away among the pines is the hidden gem of Yosemite Creek campground. Yosemite Creek campground is a primitive campground with vault toilets and no drinking water. Granite boulders abound and the peaceful Yosemite Creek meanders through the campground on its way to Yosemite Valley.

reservation Window

14 Days

max Stay

14 nights

max Concurrent Stay

2 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

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!

Natural Features

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.

Recreation

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

75 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 65

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 72

Yose Creek

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 68

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 04

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 50

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 44

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 64

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 67

Yose Creek

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 58

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 29

Yose Creek

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 01

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 15

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 60

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 54

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 40

Yose Creek

MANAGEMENT

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 66

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 32

Yose Creek

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 28

Yose Creek

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 46

Yose Creek

TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 03

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 11

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 33

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 08

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 02

Yose Creek

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Important notices

You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. Yosemite Creek Campground is at the bottom of a steep, narrow, rutted, 5-mile long single-lane dirt road with many hairpin turns. DO NOT lie when selecting your equipment type; motorhomes and trailers are NOT allowed.
If arriving one or more days late, call (209) 379-2123. Your reservation will be canceled if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date.
Bring proof of your reservation (screen shot or paper version). There is no internet access, cell service or public phone in Yosemite Creek. You must sign in at the entrance of the campground or you will be considered a no show and your reservation cancelled. Make your site look occupied--leave a chair or other equipment so we know you've arrived.
Bear Habitat! Food and toiletries must be properly stored in food storage lockers 24 hours per day. -Food storage lockers provided in all campsites (45"Wide x 18"High x 33"Deep) -Absolutely NO food storage in vehicles. -Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof receptacles.

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Common questions

Is Yosemite Creek Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 12 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Jul 26. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Yosemite Creek Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How far in advance can I book?

Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 14 Days for this campground.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.