The recording is updated as conditions change. Outside of Yosemite Valley, The Crane Flat, Hodgdon Meadow, Wawona, are open with reservations required. The Bridalveil Creek, White Wolf, Tamarack Flat, Porcupine Flat, and Yosemite Creek campgrounds are open on a first come, first served basis. Do not expect to arrive in Yosemite Valley and find camping without a reservation. Yosemite Creek campground will close for the season on 5 September 2000.
Camping is permitted only in designated campgrounds.
There are no RV-hookups or showers in park campgrounds. Visitors are reminded that sleeping in their vehicle overnight is only allowed in designated campsites. When park campgrounds are full, there may be sites available outside Yosemite. 120 east areas. Mail-in reservations are processed on the same schedule as those accepted by phone.