Tuolumne Meadows Campground
37.8745, -119.3537 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Tuolumne Meadows Campground is Yosemite’s largest, and is located along the Tioga Road, with some areas located near 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.
- Every day
- All Day
Tuolumne Meadows is open seasonally from July through September for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft.) and trailers (up to 24 ft.). Exact dates vary. The opening date for the Tuolumne Meadows Campground varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facilities and road work. Reservations are required. In 2026, the campground will be open from July 1 until September 28.
- Seasonal Winter Closure · Sep 28, 2026 – Jul 1, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Reservation Fee - Standard Sites (RV or Tent) and Tent Only Sites (non-group site)/night
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site/night
Tuolumne Meadows Campground Stock Site Fee - Stock Site/night
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
During the campground's open season (approx. July - September), all sites are only available by reservation. About half the campsites are available in blocks of one month at a time, up to two months in advance, on the 15th of each month at 7 am Pacific time. The other half of campsites are available two weeks in advance on a daily rolling window (i.e., 14 days in advance) 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.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Cell reception
- Yes - seasonal
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 35 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 24 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Developed Campground
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. Sites: A5, A41, B37, B38, B39, C1, C74, C75, D10, H16, H17, H18, H19
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. Sites: A5, A41, B37, B38, B39, C1, C74, C75, D10, H16, H17, H18, H19
Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is in use/open.
Each campsite contains a fire ring , picnic table , and a food locker and is near a bathroom with drinking water and flushing toilets . In Tuolumne Meadows food lockers measure 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H). The group site has five food lockers. Groceries: Nearby (small grocery store in Tuolumne Meadows) Showers: Yosemite Valley (Curry Village) Dump station: Available all year in Yosemite Valley (in Upper Pines Campground) or, summer only, near Tuolumne Meadows Campground.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
The Tuolumne Meadows Campground is located along the Tioga Road. 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 (approximately 90 minutes). You’ll find the campground on your right.
Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation between October and May (and over 75% between November and March). Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May. (The Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)
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 sites, which requires 13 to 30 people. Vehicles per site: A maximum of two motor vehicles are allowed per campsite. All vehicles must be parked on a parking pad. Trailers don't count against the vehicle limit as long as they fit on the parking pad. Additional parking may be available near the campground for no additional charge. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears. Learn more about bears , proper food storage , and food lockers .
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