Lower Pines Campground

Overview

Lower Pines is located along the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. Yosemite Valley is centrally located in the park and boasts some of Yosemite’s most iconic features. This campground is located at 4,000 feet (1,219 m) elevation and can be accessed from all park roads.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

74 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

209-372-8502

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lower Pines Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• John Muir TrailHike · 208.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.7 mi from camp

  The John Muir Trail is a long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, passing through Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Wikipedia

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• Mist TrailHike · 2.7 mi long · 0.7 mi from camp

  The Mist Trail is one of the most popular short hikes in Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Wikipedia

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• Four Mile TrailHike · 4.8 mi long · 0.8 mi from camp

  Four Mile Trail is a moderate to strenuous trail leading from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point. Wikipedia

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• Panorama TrailHike · 5.5 mi long · 0.9 mi from camp

  The Panorama Trail is a marked hiking trail in Yosemite National Park that descends along the south wall of Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point, past several major waterfalls, to Happy Isles. Wikipedia

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• Pohono TrailHike · 12.5 mi long · 0.9 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Glacier Point Trailhead.

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• Theodore Solomons TrailHike · 254.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.0 mi from camp

  The Theodore Solomons Trail is a long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, passing through Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks, and the Sierra… Wikipedia

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Mountain biking

• Ride a Bike in Yosemite ValleyBike ride · 1-6 Hours · 1.1 mi from camp

  Cycling is a great way to experience the park and allows you to cover more ground during your time here. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Ribbon FallWaterfall · 4.5 mi from camp

  Tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the United States of America. OpenStreetMap

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• Staircase FallsWaterfall · 0.6 mi from camp

  Staircase Falls is a series of waterfalls located on the southern side of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. Wikipedia

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• Washington ColumnPeak · 5,947 ft · 0.7 mi from camp

  Washington Column is a roughly 1800-foot high rock formation, arising from Yosemite Valley. Wikipedia

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• Glacier PointViewpoint · 0.7 mi from camp

  Glacier Point is a viewpoint above Yosemite Valley in the U.S. state of California. Wikipedia

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• Moran PointPeak · 6,283 ft · 1.0 mi from camp

  A peak near Four Mile Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• North DomeClimbing · 1.2 mi from camp

  Approach via North Dome Trail (from the north, toward Tuolumne Meadows) or by first climbing Royal Arches (from the Valley, to the south). OpenStreetMap

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• El Capitan BaseClimbing · 4.0 mi from camp

  Climbs around the base of El Capitan (not the big walls). OpenStreetMap

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• Monday Morning SlabClimbing · 0.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.