Tuolumne Meadows Campground
Tuolumne Meadows Campground is Yosemite’s largest, and is located along the Tioga Road, with some areas located along the Tuolumne River. At 8,000 feet (2,600 m) this campground is open seasonally and has wonderful summer access to many hikes, lakes, and prominent viewpoints. The campground is located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Yosemite Valley but a small store, grill, and post office are located nearby in Tuolumne Meadows.
SUMMER HOURS
Sun Open 24 hours
Mon Open 24 hours
Tue Open 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
Thu Open 24 hours
Fri Open 24 hours
Sat Open 24 hours
CLOSURES & SEASONAL EXCEPTIONS
HOLIDAYS
2021
Date Hours
New Year's Day January 1CLOSED
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 17CLOSED
Washington's Birthday February 21CLOSED
Memorial Day May 30CLOSED
Independence Day July 4Open 24 hours
Labor Day September 06Open 24 hours
Columbus Day October 11CLOSED
Veterans Day November 11CLOSED
Thanksgiving November 25CLOSED
Christmas Day December 25CLOSED
CAMPGROUND CLOSED LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE OR JULY (EXACT DATES VARY)
SEPTEMBER 25 - JUNE 21
The opening date varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facility and road work. View
Sun: Closed
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: Closed
Fri: Closed
Sat: Closed
AMENITIES:
Cell Phone Reception: Yes, Seasonal
Internet Connectivity: No
Trash/Recycling Collection: Yes, Seasonal
Food Storage Lockers: Yes, Seasonal
Camp Store: No
Ice for Sale: No
Firewood for Sale: No
Staff On Site: Yes, Seasonal
Amphitheater: Yes, Seasonal
Laundry: No
Dump Station: Yes, Seasonal
Potable Water: Potable Water - Seasonal
Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is in use/open.
Flush Toilets - seasonal
SHOWER TYPES:
None
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Fee - Non Group Site
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Reservation Fee - Standard Sites (RV or Tent) and Tent Only Sites (non-group site)/night
Cost: $26.00
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site/night
Cost: $50.00
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Stock Site Fee - Stock Site
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Stock Site Fee - Stock Site/night
Cost: $30.00
Directions
From Hwy. 120 east/Tioga Pass, the Tuolumne Meadows Campground is located approximately 17 miles west on the left. From Yosemite Valley take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road to reach Tuolumne Meadows; 54 miles total. You’ll find the campground on your right.Additional Information
Groceries: Nearby (small grocery store in Tuolumne Meadows)
Showers: Yosemite Valley (Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp)
Regulations
Pets: Permitted (except in group sites; must be on a leash at all times)
Fires: Wood and charcoal fires are permitted.
People per site: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite, except for the group site, which requires 13 to 30 people. There is no limit on the number of tents (as long as they all fit into the campsite).
RESERVATIONS
In 2021, the campground will open on June 21 at a reduced capacity; reservations required. Typically, during the campground's open season (approx. July - September), 148 sites are available by reservation in advance, and 156 sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campground reservations are available in blocks of one month at a time, up to five months in advance, on the 15th of each month at 7 am Pacific time. Be aware that nearly all campground reservations in Yosemite for the months of May through September and for some other weekends are filled the first day they become available, usually within seconds or minutes after 7 am Pacific time.
Sites Reservable: 141
Sites First Come / First Serve: 0
Accessibility Information
ADA Information - The following campsites are suitable for wheelchairs and include picnic tables with extended tops. The closest restrooms to these campsites are also wheelchair accessible. These campsites are limited to people with disabilities. Loop B: sites 37, 38, and 39 Loop C: sites 1, 89, and 90
Wheelchair Access - The following campsites are suitable for wheelchairs and include picnic tables with extended tops. The closest restrooms to these campsites are also wheelchair accessible. These campsites are limited to people with disabilities. Loop B: sites 37, 38, and 39 Loop C: sites 1, 89, and 90
RV & Trailer Information - Tuolumne Meadows: 304 sites with space for tents, RVs up to 35 feet, and trailers up to 35 feet. Not every site can accommodate equipment of these lengths. Be sure to read the site details when making a reservation on recreation.gov to ensure your equipment will fit into the site you're reserving. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions about length limits and site types.
RV Allowed - Yes
RV Max Length in Feet - 35
Trailer Allowed - Yes
Trailer Max Length in Feet - 35
Classification - This campground is a developed campground.
Other Information
Not every site can accommodate equipment of these lengths. Be sure to read the site details when making a reservation on recreation.gov to ensure your equipment will fit into the site you're reserving. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions about length limits and site types or call the Tuolumne Meadows campground office at 209/372-4025.
Each campsite contains a fire ring, picnic table, and food locker [33"(D)x45"(W)x18"(H)], and is near a bathroom with drinking water and flushing toilets. The group sites have five food lockers.
Park Number: 209-372-0200