Yosemite Creek Campground

Yosemite National Park — lakeside, hiking

Location: Yosemite National Park, CA, CA

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (68 reviews)

Season: May through October

Yosemite Creek Campground is closed for the winter. 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.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

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

A secluded Yosemite gem tucked among pines with Yosemite Creek running through campsites, offering excellent hiking, swimming, wildlife viewing, and star gazing away from crowded park areas.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, American black bears, bobcats, and Northern Pacific rattlesnakes present in the area — use proper food storage and bear precautions.

Insider tips for Yosemite Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. The 5-mile dirt road access keeps crowds down but requires high-clearance vehicles; expect slow speeds. Bring bug spray, sunscreen, and extra water as noted by official guidance.

Skip Yosemite Creek Campground if: You have a motorhome or trailer — these are explicitly not allowed.. You drive a sedan or low-clearance vehicle — the rough dirt road is challenging.. You need hookups — no hookups available at any sites..

Best time to visit Yosemite Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Porcupine Flat Campground (Yosemite National Park, CA), White Wolf Campground (Yosemite National Park, CA (Tioga Road High Country)), Camp 4 (YOSEMITE, CA), North Pines Campground (Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Yosemite Creek Campground

Cell signal at Yosemite Creek 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★ 3.9 (68 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Yosemite Creek Campground is closed for the winter. 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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites2 sites
Bear boxesYes — at every site
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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:✕ You have a motorhome or trailer — these are explicitly not allowed.✕ You drive a sedan or low-clearance vehicle — the rough dirt road is challenging.✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at any sites.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

The 5-mile dirt road access keeps crowds down but requires high-clearance vehicles; expect slow speeds.

Bring bug spray, sunscreen, and extra water as noted by official guidance.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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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, American black bears, bobcats, and Northern Pacific rattlesnakes present in the area — use proper food storage and bear precautions.

Location

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Getting there →

From Lee Vining, take Hwy 120 west to the Tioga Pass entrance of Yosemite National Park (YNP). Continue onto the Tioga Pass Road for approximately 30 miles, and the entrance to Yosemite Creek campground will be on your left. From Manteca, take Hwy 120 east to the Big Oak Flat entrance of YNP. Continue onto the Big Oak Flat Road for approximately 8 miles to Crane Flat, where you will make a left-hand turn onto the Tioga Pass Road. Continue on the Tioga Pass Road for approxmately 14 miles, and the

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 Yosemite Creek Campground cost per night?+
Yosemite Creek Campground costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Yosemite Creek Campground open?+
Yosemite Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Yosemite Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Yosemite Creek Campground?+
Yosemite Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Yosemite Creek Campground?+
Yosemite Creek 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 Yosemite Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Yosemite Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Yosemite Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Yosemite Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
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
api.inaturalist.org
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$24 /night★ 3.9 (68)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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