Summerdale Campground

Overview

Summerdale Campground is located just 1.5 miles from Yosemite National Park, and sits in a scenic wildflower-filled meadow, surrounded by fir, cottonwood and cedar trees. The campground's proximity to Yosemite, the excellent fishing at Big Creek and the cooler summer temperatures make it a very popular destination.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Sites

30 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

559-642-3212

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Summerdale 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

• Big Trees Loop TrailHike · 0.3 mi long · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Grizzly Giant Loop TrailHike · 2.0 mi long · 1.4 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Mariposa Grove TrailHike · 3.5 mi long · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Perimeter TrailHike · 4.5 mi long · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Washburn TrailheadTrailhead · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Guardians Loop TrailHike · 1.4 mi long · 2.4 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Ride a Bike in Yosemite ValleyBike ride · 1-6 Hours · 17.9 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

• Mount SavagePeak · 5,761 ft · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Hogan MountainPeak · 6,585 ft · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Fallen MonarchViewpoint · 1.6 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Big Trees Loop Trail.

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• Bachelor and Three GracesViewpoint · 1.8 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Mariposa Grove Trail.

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• Red Rock FallsWaterfall · 3.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Goat Meadow Snow Play AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• El Capitan BaseClimbing · 16.5 mi from camp

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

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• North DomeClimbing · 18.8 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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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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