I just got back from a trip here. Absolutely stunning. We came in on 3 motorcycles. They had no issue accomodating all 3 of us per one site. We didn't have any reservations rolling in either. Campsite availability was lottery based. The sooner you got there, the better your odds of landing one. Your odds of keeping the same site each day are slim, so each morning we would awaken at 6:30am to arrive at camp reservations at 7. (They open at 8am) to ensure we were first on the list for a cancellation we could quickly snag up. They were all in the valley at Lower, Upper or North Pines so moving wasn't a huge issue. Good luck to those traveling soon.

Please clean up your mess if you camp here. I'm tired of seeing empty beer cans everytime I come to this park. Take responsibility for your actions, people. Long live Yosemite.

I have always wanted to visit. Thanks for the tips!

My family and I stayed at Housekeeping Camp the end of April 2012. It was gorgeous right on the river and was not crowded at all. We did plan a few months ahead and made a reservation. Can't wait to visit Yosemite again!

Absolutely one of the best National Parks to camp in, especially at Crane Flat. Crane Flats is located in the north-western region of the park. I've camped in the valley before, and there it feels as though your camping on top of each other. If you want privacy while still being within a 30 minute drive of the valley, I suggest Crane Flat.

Big help! Thanks' for making the video and sharing

Why can’t I just walk in and place a tent there lol

we used to camp in yosemite every single year from the time i was 2-16...i think we usually stayed in upper or lower pines cant remember which

This place is popular, we got lucky with no reservations

I really love Yosemite and the people there are friendly and willing to work with you. My only pet pev would be all the camp fires burning at nite that makes for bad smokey air you can't escape at times due to the very very close campsites -make sure to close all your windows if possible. Happy Camping love

Most excellent place ever

It was a daikini from movie Willow😂🤣 @ 3:30 in background upper right lol

WARNING! Bear lockers in full sun quickly become extremely hot inside. Excellent ice chests and lots of ice are required to prevent spoiled food. Block ice lasts much longer. Ice in Yosemite Valley cost three times what it does outside the valley, and block ice has been scarce in the valley. You must plan for this! Consider making your own block ice at home.

Check out the annual YOSEMITE FACELIFT in late September. Organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association and the National Park Service.

Muy bonito paisaje

Went there for my honeymoon. Happiest time of my life.

Anyone familiar with the rv sites in Upper pines? Hi! I wanted to get a trailer that is 25' since i plan to frequent yosemite all year round but the rv trailer i really like is 28' :( In your opinion do you think there are any sites in upper pines that can NOT fit a 28' trailer?

as far as I know only in upper pines campground (if you are camping). I don't think dogs are allowed on trails or in other touristy areas...so if you are camping and bringing a dog be prepared to leave it with someone at the campground or in a trailer/rv while you explore. I may be wrong about some of this, so it's best to check the government website.

would you recommend camping at little yosemite valley the night before hiking half dome for someone who has NEVER backpacked before? in good shape, but no experience. thanks!

how much is it to say for the summer for a family

Also, they have friendly bears ,you wake up middle of night and they looking down at you asking, you have any food?[trust me, i know].

What time does the park open?

We used to go there and camp when I was like 4 yrs old, 57 yrs ago. I'm sure it's changed sense than lol.

Good to know

Wonderful campsite. Do you need the entrance fee?

Never been and in need of advice. We've got a trip and tour video to Yosemite in the planning stage and are curious about which campsites offer the best opportunities for hiking and cycling. We're sure there aren't any bad options, but are there any that perhaps are better? Anyone?

What if you show up with 8 people at the gate and you've already reserved a spot and payed for it and show up on time. Will they still be able to give us our campsite?

Good eyes!! Never would have noticed it without your tip!! Fox maybe?

one more critter from left at 3:30 :D

You can deter bears from entering your camp site with a portable electric bear fence. Small kit that brings huge peace of mind.

3:20 something runs down hill behind her edit: it has a long bushy tail, small, you can see in 720p hd

How far off the trail do you need to get to avoid rangers and stealth (sorry, real) camp? I mean, if you have toilets, running water, a fire pit and car parking, it's not exactly camping... is it? In doing so, assuming you are strict with your food and waste drill, storing that 30ft downwind from your tent.... are bears a significant problem?

it says they are allowed in developed area but not the wilderness

please someone respond do they allow dogs in yosemite

If I come will I be guaranteed of seeing Yosemite Sam ? And what about Yogi and Booboo ?

yes! they're only allowed on paved trails, like the bike trails, must always be under your control so you can't just leave your dog in an RV

It's too bad, back when I was a kid we had no problems just driving in and getting a sight. Unfortunately now you have a million people that want to camp and only a limited number of sites.

Very weak as far as information. What all newcomers want to know is what website do I make my advanced reservation at?? Why not at least mention if any campgrounds outside the Valley require reservations during peak season?

They say I have a ADD, they just don't understand... Oh, look a squirrel! 3:26

so pretty I wanna go back

I'm planning to go in two weeks not reservation

What about Bigfoot watching?

Is there a limit on how many tents can be on a site?

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What about Bikers??? only 2 bikes?

so is backpacking just not possible here because of full campgrounds?

cuanto cuesta la reservación por día alguien me puede ayudar

Hello, my friends and I need a camp site for 10 people, can we take 2 sites next to each other, if available? Are the people per camp rules more relaxed in the higher elevation camp sites?

Well, six people and two cars,,, I wonder if that would equal 6 people and three bikes? Something to look into.

Wow... Marea is such a beautiful woman 😍I think I am going to apply as a Park Ranger ;)

Can I just live there year round?

Yosemite is great, some jerk at a Tahoe campground yelled at me at around midnight scarring me and causing people to think I was the one who did something wrong??????!!!!!!!!!! I been to Yosemite on several occasions and never had a bad experience with anyone!!!!!! I feel Tahoe was allll about money and not about nature, I still enjoy Tahoe, I went to campground from hellll however ✨

So I don't get it can you just go there and set a tent or hammock up in the woods ?

It's only wiser to make it easier.

Who else saw the critter at 3:22?

What about real camping? They failed to mention the rules of camping at non-designated camp sites in the wilderness. Can we camp anywhere 100 feet from a trail and water source?

Bear proof food lockers i think that just put me off going to the campsite

is there dispersed camping

Anyone know where I might locate the campsite pictured at aprox 2:10?

Don't disappear

Squirrel Alert!!! 3:29 :D

"Reservations can be 5 months in advance and sell out in hours." Why is it so hard to live outside like a homeless person? I would love to camp but it sounds like a big pain in the butt! Everything in America is so difficult that's why I moved overseas.

a much for day

If you want the typical freedoms that come with a camping trip then do not camp in Yosemite valley. Camping in the valley is just asking to get harassed by rangers. We actually had a ranger try to kick us out for "ignoring his orders" because we had charcoal burning. He tried to tell his buddies that we had a "large fire" (you aren't allowed to have a fire in the morning but charcoal is fine).

Hmm, I see where you're coming up with that figure, but not everybody rides double... I think it should be 6 people 6 bikes...since 6 bikes would take up no more room than 2 cars would...

Elmer!! Elmer!!🏕🏕🌲🌲🌲🏕🏕 I wonder if the Campers still tell Elmer at night?? The missing boy from long ago"

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I'm scared

Reducing impact on the environment is the main reason you cant, and the main goal of the national park service. People camping all over the park would ruin the natural integrity.

The running water, toilets, dump stations and built in firepit/grills is nice but until they pave the camp spots with blacktop, I don't really consider it camping!

Tried two years in a row to get campground and failed, did all my research, computers ready and clicked in at exact time requested and it was sold out within a few seconds! Very disappointed, I used to go all the time, but in the last few years it seems impossible..... Check out John F. Kennedy @ Yosemite, 1962 on KZfaq.... Like I said I've been coming a long time.

That might work, but, you have to remember, we're dealing with the U.S. Government here. Very little is as it should be. ;-)

Sounds like a big, giant pain in the ass to me.

Yoes miter

never seen a hot park ranger before :)

2 grey animals running down the hill behind her 3:22 and 3:30?????

3:21 & 3:28 what was that behind of you ?! it was a fcking jaguar ?!

America, land of the free, where you need to get a flipping permit to camp out in nature, that is, if you're lucky to get one.

Too bad , the rangers at Yosemite don't tell people how many go missing in Yosemite under very mysterious circumstances are never found , read Missing 411 books by Dave Paulides . Yosemite is the worst national park for clusters of missing persons not attributed to simply getting lost or animals or accidents . Lots of missing children , one moment there on the trail with their family and the next moment gone forever , never to be found . What mysterious force is taking people of all age groups and experienced hikers as well who know these trails also go missing ?

Sounds like a pain in the ass

"People have enjoyed the tradition of camping in Yosemite for generations. However, it's now virtually impossible for you to camp anywhere and if you have young children that you'd like to initiate to camping.. like you've done for 40 years in Yosemite, too bad. We've closed everything, set up enough regulations to keep most people away, and made it impossible to enjoy the valley without a year worth of reservations and a phonebook sized stack of permits and regulations that you can't get anyway because they are all booked also." Thought I'd fix your statement for you.

are hungry bears save ??do they ever kill people ? will i guess if they do the bear lovers are right -it's the bear's environment not humans LOL

Who the hell drinks water from a creek looooll!

Its kinda sad that this much bs planning needs to go in to being in scenic nature

U cant fkn camp where u want? Why couldnt u find ur own campsite instead

uhh park ranger the laziest job on earth

I had a guy offer me $100 for my spot, as he claimed his family had camped there for twenty years plus. Too bad, buddy! Also, don't smoke weed at your campsite. Assholes will call the rangers on you! They are lucky I am nice,. or their tent might have 'caught on fire'!

love love love love this place..my heart longs to be there right now!! I shall close my eyes and click my heels together 3 times...yeah..that should work...:)