Tamarack Flat Campground

Yosemite National Park — lakeside

Location: Yosemite National Park, CA, CA

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (185 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Tamarack Flat Campground is closed for the winter. The campground typically opens in mid-June and closes in early October. Opening date for the Tamarack Flat Campground varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facility and road work.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tamarack-flat-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Beautiful, remote forest campground with minimal facilities and a newly-paved access road. Google reviewers praise its calm atmosphere and natural setting tucked 3 miles off Tioga Road.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, coyotes, mule deer, great gray owls, and california mountain kingsnakes present in the area

Insider tips for Tamarack Flat Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Request sites 51-54 if available; reviewers note these have more space than other sites Road to campground is narrow but paved and mostly downhill on return trip

Skip Tamarack Flat Campground if: Seeking RV hookups—no hookups available. Traveling November through May—campground closed for winter. Need full-service amenities—showers and vault toilets only.

Best time to visit Tamarack Flat Campground: Mid-June to Early October — Campground opens mid-June and closes early October; opening date varies with Tioga Road seasonal operations.

Nearby campgrounds: Crane Flat Campground (Yosemite National Park, CA), Bridalveil Creek Campground (Glacier Point Road, Yosemite National Park, CA), Camp 4 (YOSEMITE, CA), Hodgdon Meadow Campground (Yosemite National Park, CA (Big Oak Flat Entrance)).

Cell Phone Coverage at Tamarack Flat Campground

Cell signal at Tamarack Flat Campground (Yosemite National Park, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Yosemite National Park, CA, CA★ 4.4 (185 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Tamarack Flat Campground is closed for the winter. The campground typically opens in mid-June and closes in early October. Opening date for the Tamarack Flat Campground varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facility and road work.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites5 sites
Bear boxesYes — at every site
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Seeking RV hookups—no hookups available✕ Traveling November through May—campground closed for winter✕ Need full-service amenities—showers and vault toilets only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Request sites 51-54 if available; reviewers note these have more space than other sites

Road to campground is narrow but paved and mostly downhill on return trip

Best: Mid-June to Early October

Campground opens mid-June and closes early October; opening date varies with Tioga Road seasonal operations

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain lions, coyotes, mule deer, great gray owls, and california mountain kingsnakes present in the area

Location

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Getting there →

When entering Yosemite from west of the Sierras - Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. When Tioga Pass is open, Tamarack Flat can be accessed from the east side of the Sierras - Take HWY 120 east/Tioga Rd. The Tamarack Flat access road is 36 miles west of Tuolumne Meadows. The Tamarack Flat Campground access road is located 5 miles east Crane Flat along the Tioga Rd. The access road itself is 3 miles long a

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Tamarack Flat Campground cost per night?+
Tamarack Flat Campground costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Tamarack Flat Campground open?+
Tamarack Flat Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Tamarack Flat Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Tamarack Flat Campground?+
Tamarack Flat Campground can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Tamarack Flat Campground?+
Tamarack Flat Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Tamarack Flat Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Tamarack Flat Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Tamarack Flat Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Tamarack Flat Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$24 /night★ 4.4 (185)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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