75 of 80 campsites have Capacity/Size Rating

79 of 80 campsites have Min Number Of People

All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

79 of 80 campsites have Min Number Of Vehicles

13 of 80 campsites have Proximity To Water

4 of 80 campsites have Accessible Occupant Message

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A photo of Site 309 of Loop North Pines at NORTH PINES with Tent Pad

Tent area of North Pines 309

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A photo of Site 309 of Loop North Pines at NORTH PINES with Picnic Table, Fire Pit

North Pines campground site 316 parking pad

North Pines campground site 316 tent area

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North Pines campground site 402 tent area

North Pines campground site 402 parking pad

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A photo of Site 501 of Loop North Pines at NORTH PINES with Picnic Table

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NORTH PINES check-in kiosk

Yosemite National Park

Half Dome, Merced River, fall colors

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North Pines Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>North Pines campground will be utilizing a one-time Early Access Lottery </strong> <strong>for the entire 2023 season. See information and instructions below. There will be no availability released for North Pines on general on-sales until February 15, after the lottery concludes.</strong> </p>
<p>North Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4000 feet. The site is situated in the heart of Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known.   <br>Within Yosemite, visitors can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas and so much more.<br><br>After the Early Access Lottery concludes, any remaining reservable campsites at North Pines are available up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. (PT). For example, on February 15, <strong>arrival dates </strong>for the time period June 15 to July 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full <strong>arrival date</strong> window would be from season opening to July 14. </p>
<p><strong>Reservation tips!</strong> Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes on the regular on-sale dates. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. (PST) release time. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov.<br><a href="https://recreationonestopprod.servicenowservices.com/external?id=kb_article&sys_id=72fff607dbe8a30022f970c08c961990&table" rel="nofollow">Yosemite National Park Campground Reservation Dates</a> </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities for any kind of visitor. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, auto touring, and photography are all very popular activities within the park. <br/><br/>
Hiking trails range from the easy paved, two-mile roundtrip walk to Mirror Lake/Meadow, to the grueling but rewarding 14- to 16-mile trek to Half Dome (permit required). Both of these trails begin near the Pines Campgrounds, and many additional trailheads are within Yosemite Valley. <br/><br/>
Rafting the Merced River is a fun way to cool down on a summer day when water levels are sufficient. Yosemite Valley also offers numerous guided bus tours, educational programs, museums, ranger-led activities,and an art center with workshops.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>North Pines Campground is one of the three reservation campgrounds in Yosemite Valley. It offers paved roads and parking spurs, flush toilets, and drinking water. Each campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring, and a food storage locker.</p>
<p>Yosemite's free shuttle bus stops near the campground entrance. Nearby, historic Curry Village offers showers (for a fee), a general store, restaurants and bar, amphitheater, and a tours and activities desk.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Yosemite Valley is forested with a diverse mix of California black oak, Ponderosa pine, Incense-cedar, White fir, and Whiteleaf Manzanita, which offers a pleasant combination of sun and shade.<br/><br/>
Through the trees, Yosemite's telltale granite cliff faces are visible, and the gentle, refreshing Merced River flows nearby.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Within one to two hours, visitors can drive or ride a shuttle bus to some of Yosemite's most grand viewpoints and historic sites. Glacier Point offers sweeping views of Yosemite Valley, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and Clouds Rest, among other notable landmarks. <br/><br/>
A visit to Wawona and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center is like stepping back in time. <br/><br/>
The Tioga Road offers a 39-mile scenic drive past forests, meadows, lakes, and granite domes. Tuolumne Meadows embodies the high-country of the Sierra Nevada, with its broad sub-alpine meadows and granite domes and peaks. <br/><br/>
Beautiful Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is home to spectacular scenery and numerous wilderness trailheads.<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
Cancellations more than 48 hours in advance of arrival date only incur a $10 transaction fee.  Within 48 hours, $10 and the first night's fee are charged (Exception: 1 night reservations do not incur an additional $10 fee, but do not receive a refund).  No-shows will be assessed a $20 service fee along with the loss of the first night's fee.

North Pines campground will be utilizing a one-time Early Access Lottery for the entire 2023 season. See information and instructions below. There will be no availability released for North Pines on general on-sales until February 15, after the lottery concludes.

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