Campground

Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp

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$50per night

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Details

Lat:37.87059758104315

Lng:-119.35562371798807

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Last Updated: August 14, 2026

Campground Overview

Introduction

Tuolumne 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.

Campsite Details

Reservable4

First Come First Serve0

Total Sites4

Group0

Horse4

Tent Only0

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only0

Walk/Boat To0

Other0

Operating Hours

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.

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 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.)

Amenities

Trash & Recycling Collection

Toilets

Cell Phone Reception

Amphitheater

Dump Station

Staff or Host On-Site

Potable Water

Food Storage Lockers

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.

Rates & Fees

$50.00

Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp Stock Site Fee - Stock Site

Stock Site

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is in use/open.

Regulations Overview

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 <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/stock.htm">camping in Yosemite with your horse</a>. You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears. 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
The Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp sites are not accessible.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
Maximum trailer length allowed is 27 feet. There is a limit of two vehicles and two stock trailers per parking area.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
27
ADA Information
The Tuolumne Meadows Horse Camp sites are not accessible.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Developed Campground

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 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.

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