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Yosemite National Park
Upper Pines Campground

Location: Yosemite Valley, near Curry Village
Elevation: 4,000 ft (1,200 m)

Open: All year
Reservations:  Required and available online from March 15 through November. From December through March 15, campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Number of sites: 238 (see a list of sites sorted by RV length)
RV length: up to 35 ft
Trailer length: up to 24 ft

Dump station: Yes
Groceries: Nearby (Yosemite Village and Curry Village)
Showers: Nearby (Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp)
Pets: Permitted (learn more about pet regulations)

Each campsite contains a fire ring, picnic table, and food locker [33"(D)x45"(W)x18"(H)], and is near a bathroom with potable water and flushing toilets.

Campsites 21, 27, and 42 are suitable for wheelchairs. Picnic tables at these sites have extended tops. These campsites are limited to people with disabilities.

 
You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears. Learn more about bears, proper food storage, and food lockers.
 
Map of Upper Pines Campground
American black bear  

Did You Know?
Black bears in Yosemite are active both day and night. Most bears that rely on natural food sources are active during the day. However, those that get food from people are often active at night, when they can quietly sneak around and grab unattended food.
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Last Updated: September 19, 2008 at 19:27 EST