Yosemite / Mariposa KOA Holiday
✓ Sites AvailableThe smartest overflow camp for Yosemite — full amenities, Merced River, 45 min from the Valley
When Upper Pines and the Yosemite Valley campgrounds sell out in minutes, the Yosemite/Mariposa KOA is where savvy campers land. Located in Midpines on Highway 140, 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley, it sits along the Merced River and offers what no Yosemite Valley campground can: a swimming pool, full hookups, reliable hot showers, and a stocked camp store. The Highway 140 (El Portal) approach also avoids Highway 120 congestion and gives direct access to the scenic Merced River Canyon.
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Amenities
1:00 PM
11:00 AM
Year-round
6 people
Known Issues
Highway noise from 140 on some sites. 45 minutes is a meaningful drive on busy summer days. WiFi spotty. Summer reservations sell out weeks in advance.
Cancellation Policy
KOA: full refund minus $25 fee if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. Within 7 days: forfeit one night deposit.
Why campers love Yosemite / Mariposa KOA Holiday
Full hookups, showers, pool, and camp store 30 miles from Yosemite Valley — everything the park’s own campgrounds don’t offer. Mariposa is a historic Gold Rush town with good restaurants.
What's new in 2026
KOA upgraded pool and bathhouse 2022.
What campers say about Yosemite / Mariposa KOA Holiday
"Did we pay more than the park campgrounds? Yes. Did we have hot showers and a pool after hiking Half Dome? Also yes. Worth every dollar."
— KOA reviewer
Not the right fit if…
- ✕You want to walk to Yosemite attractions — it’s a 30-mile drive
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