Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp
37.8706, -119.3556 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Reservation detailsTuolumne Meadows Horse Campsites are located within Tuolumne Meadows Campground along the Tioga Road. 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 Horse Camp reservations are required from July through September (dates vary). October. During the rest of the year the campground is closed. Reservations are required and can be made two months in advance.
- Seasonal Winter Closure · Sep 27, 2026 – Jul 15, 2027 · Closed
Stock Site
Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp reservations are required from early July through September. During the rest of the year the campground is closed. Campground reservations 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.
- 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
- RVs
- Not allowed
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 27 ft
- Access roads
- Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
- Classification
- Developed Campground
The Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp sites are not accessible.
The Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp sites are not accessible.
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.
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 feet (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. (Wawona can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)
Pets: Permitted; must be on a leash at all times. Fires: Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. People per site: A maximum of six people and six head of stock are allowed per campsite. Vehicles per site: A maximum of two vehicles and two stock trailers are allowed per campsite. Additional parking may be available nearby. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. You are required to follow all stock regulations. Learn more about camping in Yosemite with your horse . You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears. Learn more about bears , proper food storage , and food lockers .
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Can you reserve a campsite at Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
Yes. Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp in Yosemite National Park has 4 sites that can be reserved in advance.
How many campsites does Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp have?
Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp in Yosemite National Park has 4 campsites.
What is the maximum RV length at Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp does not take RVs.
How much does it cost to camp at Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp in Yosemite National Park charges $50 per night.
Are there showers at Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
No. Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp in Yosemite National Park does not list showers.
Is there drinking water at Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
Yes. Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp in Yosemite National Park lists drinking water: Yes - seasonal.
Is there cell service at Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
Yes. Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp in Yosemite National Park lists cell reception: Yes - seasonal.
Is there a dump station at Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp?
Yes. Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp in Yosemite National Park lists dump station: Yes - seasonal.
Is Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp wheelchair accessible?
Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp in Yosemite National Park: The Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp sites are not accessible.
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