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Yosemite National Park
Lower Pines Campground

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

Open: March through October (approximately).
Reservations: Required and available online up to about five months in advance
Cost: $20/night for each campsite (maximum 6 people per site)
Number of sites: 60 (see a list of sites sorted by RV length)
RV length: up to 40 ft
Trailer length: up to 35 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.

In addition, there are two small group campsites (sites 10 ("Dbl2") and 11 ("Dbl3") that can accommodate seven to 12 people each, and one double campsite ("Dbl1," shown as sites 6 and 8 on the map), that can accommodate up to 12 people (total). The cost for each group campsite or for the double campsite is $30.

Campsites 7, 13, 14, 18, 20 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 Lower Pines Campground
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Last Updated: March 16, 2009 at 20:49 EST