Camping in Yosemite

[TheTuskenGentlemen]

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.

[foetwinny]

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.

[Sheety]

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.

[PatriciaKnight]

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!

[Tentcampinghq]

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

[lovefeist]

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.

[fishfinder]

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

[CaptainGnarkill]

This place is popular, we got lucky with no reservations

[doug]

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

[russell]

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

[kadinkerr]

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

[cynthiamgentles]

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

[jonathanbrooks]

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.

[TheDragonRelic]

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

[fishfinder]

Big help! Thanks' for making the video and sharing

[steventhaw]

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

[kathyj]

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.

[LGEVR]

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

[Jackle]

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.

[over]

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?