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Little Yosemite Valley Backcountry
National Park

Little Yosemite Valley Backcountry

Yosemite National Park · Yosemite Valley, CA

Operating window: May 1 – Oct 31 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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30

Total Sites

6,100 ft

Elevation

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30 Tent

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  • Address:Yosemite Valley, CA
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jul 20, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

About

Popular backcountry campground along the John Muir Trail, used as a basecamp for Half Dome day hikes. Composting toilets and bear boxes provided. Wilderness permit required. The most heavily used backcountry camp in Yosemite.

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Amenities

Bear Boxes
Pit Toilets

Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

Individual Sites (30)

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