Outside of Yosemite Valley, The Crane Flat and Hodgdon Meadow campgrounds are open with reservations required. The Porcupine Flat and Wawona campgrounds are open on a first come, first served basis. Do not expect to arrive in Yosemite Valley and find camping without a reservation. Bridalveil Creek, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, and Tuolumne Meadows campgrounds are closed for the season. Crane Flat will close and Hodgdon Meadow will become first come, first served on October 9th.
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.