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![]() Tuolumne Meadows Campground is Yosemite’s largest, and is located along the Tioga Road, with some areas located close to 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.
TOTAL SITES: 304 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 61 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 7 Horse: 4 Other: 137 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is in use/open. Toilet Types
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Weather 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.) 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 $36.00 Tuolumne Meadows Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site Tuolumne Meadows Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site/night $75.00 Tuolumne Meadows Campground Stock Site Fee - Stock Site Tuolumne Meadows Campground Stock Site Fee - Stock Site/night $50.00 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Directions 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.Additional Information 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 33"(D)x45"(W)x18"(H). The group site has five food lockers. Regulations Pets: Permitted (except in group sites); must be on a leash at all times. Typically, during the campground's open season (approx. July - September), all sites are 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.
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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. When making online reservations, you can filter available sites by entering the length of your RV. 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 InformationBe 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. MapDownload a map showing all campgrounds in Yosemite National Park [2 MB PDF] ![]() |
Last updated: March 14, 2025