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Campground Overview

Introduction

The Wawona Campground is located along the South Fork Merced River close to historic Wawona. At an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,219 m), the campground is located in the southern end of the park, 27 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley. The majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is just a short drive away and the Yosemite History Center is in nearby Wawona where you can see some of the park’s oldest structures. Wawona offers a visitor center, hotel, and a market.

Campsite Details

Reservable95

First Come First Serve0

Total Sites95

Group1

Horse0

Tent Only30

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only2

Walk/Boat To10

Other62

Operating Hours

Wawona is open year-round for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft), and trailers (up to 35 ft.). Reservations are required from mid-April through late October/November (exact dates vary). In 2026, reservations will be required from April 15 until October 26 for the B and C loops (then they close) and April 15 until November 29 for the A Loop. For the remainder of the year, the A Loop remains open on a first-come, first-served basis. The group campsite is open year-round (reservations 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 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 Wawona Campground is located along the Wawona Road. From the South Entrance drive 6 miles north on the Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41); approximately 1 mile north of Wawona, the campground is located on the left. From Yosemite Valley, drive south 27 miles (approximately 45 minutes) and just before you reach Wawona itself, the campground will be on the right.

Rates & Fees

$36.00

Wawona Campground Reservation Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-April through mid-October)

This fee is for reserved sites (RV or Tent) (approx. mid-April through mid-October).

$28.00

Wawona Campground First-Come, First-Served Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-October through mid-April)

This fee is for first-come, first-served sites (available mid-October through mid-April in Loop A).

$75.00

Wawona Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site

This fee is for the group site located in Loop A; reservations required.

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Wood and charcoal fires are permitted all year and at any time.

Regulations Overview

Pets: Permitted (except in group site); must be on a leash at all times. Fires: Wood and charcoal fires are permitted all year. People per site: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite, except for the group site, which requires 13 to 30 people. Vehicles per site: A maximum of two 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. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. 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 following campsites are suitable for a wheelchair 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 C: sites 67, 69, 70, and 89
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
Wawona Campground: 97 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. You can also find <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/campingfaq.htm#rvlength">answers to frequently asked questions about length limits and site types</a>. When making online reservations, you can filter available sites by entering the length of your RV.
RV Maximum Length
35
Trailer Maximum Length
35
ADA Information
The following campsites are suitable for a wheelchair 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 C: sites 67, 69, 70, and 89
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

Additional Information

Each campsite contains a fire ring, picnic table, a food locker, and is near a bathroom with drinking water and flushing toilets. In the Wawona Campground food lockers measure 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H). The group site has five food lockers. Groceries: Nearby (small grocery store in Wawona) Dump Station: Nearby (located in Wawona in summer only, on Forest Drive east of the Wawona Store) Showers: Yosemite Valley (Curry Village)

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