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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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
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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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