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National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Hodgdon Meadow Campground is conveniently located along the Big Oak Flat Road at the Big Oak Flat Entrance. At an elevation of 4,900 feet (1,219 m), the campground is located along the western edge of the park, 25 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley. There is a gas station and minimal convenience items located nearby at Crane Flat. Trailheads for both the Merced Grove and Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias are located within a short drive of the campground.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Campground reservations are required for the Hodgdon Meadow Campground from mid-April through mid-October (dates vary) and is first-come, first-served the remainder of the year. The group campsites are closed when reservations are not required.
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.)
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
The Hodgdon Meadow Campground is located along the Big Oak Flat Road. From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Entrance, the Hodgdon Meadow Campground is located immediately on the left after entering the park. From Yosemite Valley take the Big Oak Flat Road to the park entrance/exit; approximately 26 miles (45 minutes). You’ll find the campground on your right just before the exit to the park.
Rates & Fees
Hodgdon Meadow Campground Reservation Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-April through mid-October)
From mid-April through mid-October, campsites are available by reservation only.
Hodgdon Meadow Campground First-Come, First-Served Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-October through mid-April)
From approximately mid-October through mid-April, campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hodgdon Meadow Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site (open approx. mid-April through mid-October)
The group campsites are open approximately mid-April through mid-October.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Wood and charcoal fires are permitted all year. From May through September, wood fires are only allowed from 5 pm to 10 pm.Regulations Overview
<b>Pets:</b> Permitted (must be on a leash at all times) <b>Fires:</b> Wood and charcoal fires are permitted all year. May–September, Wood fires are only allowed 5 pm–10 pm. Air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive individuals at night. <b>People per site:</b> A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite, except for the group sites, which requires 13 to 30. <b>Vehicles per site:</b> 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. <b>You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears.</b> Learn more about <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/bears.htm">bears</a>, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bears.htm">proper food storage</a>, and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/lockers.htm">food lockers</a>.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
There are no designated accessible campsites at this campground.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
Hodgdon Meadow: 105 sites with space for tents, RVs up to 35 feet, and trailers up to 27 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 Maximum Length
40
Additional Information
Each campsite contains a <b>fire ring</b>, <b>picnic table</b>, and a <b>food locker</b> and is near a <b>bathroom with drinking water and flushing toilets</b>. In Hodgdon Meadow food lockers measure 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H). The group sites have four food lockers. <b>Groceries:</b> Yosemite Valley (Yosemite Village Store; Curry Village Store; Yosemite Valley Lodge Store) and small grocery store at Crane Flat <b>Showers:</b> Yosemite Valley (Curry Village) <b>Dump station:</b> Available all year in Yosemite Valley (in Upper Pines Campground) or, summer only, near Tuolumne Meadows Campground.
Trailer Maximum Length
30
ADA Information
There are no designated accessible campsites at this campground.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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