Equal distance to Valley, Tuolumne, and Merced Grove — the underrated pick
Crane Flat Campground
Quiet Yosemite alternative — between Valley and Tuolumne
Crane Flat sits at the junction of Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road, making it the most strategically located campground in Yosemite — equal distance from the Valley floor, Tuolumne Meadows, and the Merced Grove of sequoias. 166 sites in a mixed conifer forest at 6,200 feet. Significantly easier to book than Valley or Tuolumne Meadows campgrounds, and the elevation keeps summer temperatures comfortable. The small Crane Flat gas station is the only gas between the Valley and Lee Vining.
Best For
Site Types
Amenities
12:00 PM
11:00 AM
June – October
6 people
Known Issues
No hookups. Limited food options nearby. Cell signal poor. Some highway noise from Big Oak Flat Road.
Cancellation Policy
Recreation.gov standard policy.








