Wawona Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

95 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

209-375-9535

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Wawona 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

• Alder Creek TrailHike · 7.1 mi long · 0.4 mi from campShow on map
• Meadow Loop TrailheadTrailhead · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Chilnualna Falls TrailHike · 3.9 mi long · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Wawona Point TrailheadTrailhead · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Swinging Bridge TrailHike · 0.6 mi long · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Chilnualna Falls Horse TrailheadTrailhead · 2.1 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Ride a Bike in Yosemite ValleyBike ride · 1-6 Hours · 14.7 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 · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• (View from the Bridge)Viewpoint · 2.2 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Chilnualna Falls Trail.

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• Alder Creek FallsWaterfall · 3.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Alder Creek Trail.

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• Lower Chilnualna Fall viewpointViewpoint · 2.3 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Chilnualna Falls Trail.

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• Lower Chilnualna FallsWaterfall · 2.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Chilnualna Falls Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Go Skiing at Badger PassSkiing and snowshoeing · 8.2 mi from camp

  The Badger Pass Ski Area is open from mid-December through March (weather and conditions permitting). National Park Service

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• El Capitan BaseClimbing · 12.9 mi from camp

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

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• North DomeClimbing · 15.8 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

• National Park Service API — 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.