Camp 4
Yosemite National Park — lakeside
Location: YOSEMITE, CA, CA
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (985 reviews)
Season: May through October
Camp 4 has returned to reservations. Arrival dates are released one week in advance at 7AM PDT. Camp 4 is a shared site campground , which means six individuals (including children 3 and older) are assigned to each site and all site amenities are shared .
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/camp-4 to be notified when sites open up.
Camp 4 offers affordable camping at $10/night in breathtaking Yosemite Valley at 4,000 feet elevation with clean restrooms and a serene location. Campers consistently praise the community atmosphere and well-maintained facilities, with a 4.5/5 rating from 160 reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, California Mule Deer, Great Gray Owl, Harlequin Duck, Common Raven, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Western Pond Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Camp 4: Arrival dates release one week in advance at 7AM PDT — set a reminder to book immediately. Six individuals (including children 3+) are assigned per shared site with all amenities shared — plan accordingly. Upon entering Yosemite Valley, turn left onto Sentinel Drive, then left onto Northside Drive; Camp 4 is on your right after approximately 1.25 miles.
Skip Camp 4 if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground.. Your group wants private campsites — all sites are shared community sites with up to 6 people per site.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Camp 4: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: North Pines Campground (Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA), Upper Pines Campground (Yosemite Valley, CA), Porcupine Flat Campground (Yosemite National Park, CA), Bridalveil Creek Campground (Glacier Point Road, Yosemite National Park, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camp 4
Cell signal at Camp 4 (YOSEMITE, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Camp 4 has returned to reservations. Arrival dates are released one week in advance at 7AM PDT. Camp 4 is a shared site campground , which means six individuals (including children 3 and older) are assigned to each site and all site amenities are shared .
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrival dates release one week in advance at 7AM PDT
set a reminder to book immediately.
Six individuals (including children 3+) are assigned per shared site with all amenities shared
plan accordingly.
Upon entering Yosemite Valley, turn left onto Sentinel Drive, then left onto Northside Drive; Camp 4 is on your right after approximately 1.25 miles.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Upon entering Yosemite Valley, turn left onto Sentinel Drive, then left onto Northside Drive. Camp 4 will be on your right after approximately 1.25 miles.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Yosemite National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Yosemite National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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