Late May through October
There are no first-come, first-served campgrounds open. The only option to camp in Yosemite is to search Recreation.gov frequently; you might find a cancellation in a campground that accepts reservations in or near Yosemite. Do not arrive at Yosemite without a reservation—you'll probably have to leave the park to sleep.
If your visit is more than two weeks from now and you're visiting from approximately July through October, reservations may be available a week or two in advance at the following campgrounds:
- Camp 4 (late May through September)
- White Wolf and Yosemite Creek Campgrounds (approximately July to early September)
- Tamarack Flat and Porcupine Flat Campgrounds (approximately July to October 15).
November through March
Campground reservations will be required for Camp 4, Hodgdon Meadow, and Wawona Campgrounds beginning February 9–February 25, 2024 (these campgrounds normally operate on a first-come, first-served basis in February). All February reservations for Wawona, Camp 4, and Hodgdon Meadow Campgrounds will be released on December 15 at 7 am on Recreation.gov.
If you want to camp in or near Yosemite and you don't already have a reservation, here are some options to try:
Camp 4 is open on a first-come, first-served basis from October 1 through mid-May. This very popular campground in Yosemite Valley is only for tents; sleeping in a vehicle (including RVs and trailers) is not allowed.
Hodgdon Meadow is open on a first-come, first-served basis from late October through early April.
Wawona is open on a first-come, first-served basis from late October through early April.
Search Recreation.gov frequently; you might find a cancellation in a campground that accepts reservations in or near Yosemite.
Within Yosemite National Park, you may not sleep in your car or RV except in a campsite that you're registered to stay in (except at Camp 4, where sleeping in cars is not allowed because it's a walk-in campground). Sleeping in your car along the side of the road is not allowed.
