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Tuolumne Meadows Campground

Yosemite National Park · Tuolumne Meadows, CA

Operating window: Jul 1 – Sep 30 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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8,600 ft

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  • Address:Tuolumne Meadows, 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: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

About

High Sierra camping at 8,600 feet elevation. Gateway to outstanding high country trails including John Muir Trail access. Cooler temperatures and subalpine meadow scenery.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Camp Store Nearby
Bear Boxes

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Pet Policy

Permitted (except in group sites); must be on a leash at all times. · Max 2 per site

Park Regulations

<b>Pets:</b> Permitted (except in group sites); must be on a leash at all times. <b>Fires:</b> Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. <b>People per site:</b> A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite, except for the group sites, which requires 13 to 30 people. <b>Vehicles per site:</b> A maximum of two motor vehicles are allowed per campsite. All vehicles must be parked on a parking pad. Trailers don't count against the vehicle limit as long as they fit on the parking pad. Additional parking may be available near the campground for no additional charge. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. <b>You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears.</b> Learn more about <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/bears.htm">bears</a>, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bears.htm">proper food storage</a>, and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/lockers.htm">food lockers</a>.

Published by the National Park Service. Rules change seasonally and by area within a park — confirm current regulations with the agency before you go.

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This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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