What are the best camp sites in Yosemite and why?

Camping in Yosemite is one of the best ways to experience the park. There are 13 campgrounds in Yosemite National Park with 1,445 total campsites. Roughly 1,000 campsites can be reserved in advance. The rest are first-come, first-served. read more

Generally speaking, there are a lot of amazing campsites in Yosemite. Kathy Hoffman 's answer provides an extensive list of the best campsites based on your needs and preferences. read more

Yosemite Creek. First come, first served, blessedly quiet, and a 1-hour drive from the valley. The campsite provides the most seclusion of any car campground in the park, but the price is a 43/4-mile drive off the highway via a narrow, pothole- littered road. 40 sites Jul-early Sep; $10. No running water. 209/372-0200. read more

There are 13 campgrounds in Yosemite National Park with 1,445 total campsites. Roughly 1,000 campsites can be reserved in advance. The rest are first-come, first-served. During peak season (June, July, August) Yosemite camping can be challenging because campgrounds in the park fill up fast. read more