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National Park ServiceLast Updated: January 21, 2026
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Yosemite Creek Campground is located nearly 5 miles off the Tioga Road (via a rough road) 26 miles west of Tuolumne Meadows, and a little over an hour from Yosemite Valley. Located in the forest at 7,700 feet (2,300 m) many campsites are close to Yosemite Creek, which is the only water source (must be filtered, treated, or boiled). RVs and Trailers are not recommended for this harder to access, and more primitive campground. There are no visitor services close to the campground.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Yosemite Creek Campground typically opens sometime early July and closes sometime in September (exact dates vary). The opening date for the Yosemite Creek Campground varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facility and road work.
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.) Check the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/weathermap.htm">weather forecast</a>.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
The Yosemite Creek Campground access road is located off the Tioga Road 21 miles west of Tioga Pass, the park’s east entrance (40 minutes). From Yosemite Valley, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 34 miles (just over 1 hour). From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Road, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 34 miles (40 minutes). Once you turn off the Tioga Road, you’ll travel 5 narrow, windy, rough miles to access the campground.
Rates & Fees
Yosemite Creek Campground Fee - All Sites
Yosemite Creek Campground Fee - All Sites
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is in use/open.Regulations Overview
<b>Pets:</b> Permitted (must be on a leash at all times). <b>Fires:</b> Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. <b>People per site:</b> A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite. <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. <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
The following campsites are suitable for 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. Sites 47 and 49
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
RVs and trailers are not recommended.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
The following campsites are suitable for 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. Sites 47 and 49
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
Additional Information
Each campsite contains a <b>fire ring</b>, <b>picnic table</b>, and <b>food locker</b>, and is near a <b>vault toilet</b>. Stream water must be treated (by boiling, using a filter, or using iodine). No potable water available. In Yosemite Creek food lockers measure 33"(D)x45"(W)x18"(H). <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)
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