Campground

Crane Flat Campground

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$36-60per night

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Lat:37.7497960827

Lng:-119.800258983

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National Park Service

Last Updated: August 5, 2026

Campground Overview

Introduction

The Crane Flat Campground is located along the Big Oak Flat Road, just west of Crane Flat, about 30 minutes northwest of Yosemite Valley, at 6,200 ft (1,900 m) elevation. There is a gas station and minimal convenience items located nearby at Crane Flat. Trailheads for both the Merced Grove and Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias are located within a short drive of the campground.

Campsite Details

Reservable148

First Come First Serve0

Total Sites148

Group0

Horse0

Tent Only37

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only0

Walk/Boat To4

Other107

Operating Hours

Crane Flat is open seasonally from mid-June to mid-October for tents, RVs (up to 35 ft.), and trailers (up to 35 ft.). Exact dates vary. In 2026, the campground will be open from May 21 until October 12; reservations required.

Weather

Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation between October and May (and over 75% between November and March). Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May. (The Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)

Amenities

Trash & Recycling Collection

Toilets

Amphitheater

Staff or Host On-Site

Potable Water

Food Storage Lockers

Directions

The Crane Flat Campground is located along the Big Oak Flat Road, just west of Crane Flat, about 16 miles (30 minutes) northwest of Yosemite Valley, at 6,200 ft (1,900 m) elevation. From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Entrance, continue on the Big Oak Flat Road for 9 miles (15 minutes) where you’ll find the campground on your right south of the Big Oak Flat Road.

Rates & Fees

$36.00

Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee – Regular Sites

$60.00

Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee - Double Sites

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Wood and charcoal fires are permitted at any time.

Regulations Overview

Pets: Permitted (must be on a leash at all times). Fires: Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. People per site: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite. In double sites, a maximum of 10-12 people are allowed (depends on site). Vehicles per site: A maximum of two motor vehicles are allowed per campsite. In double sites, three vehicles are allowed. 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. You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears. 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>.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
The following campsites are suitable for wheelchair and include picnic tables with extended tops. The closest restrooms to these campsites are also wheelchair accessible. These campsites are limited to people with disabilities. Sites: 220, 222, 423, 425, 503, 505, 506
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
Crane Flat: 148 sites with space for tents, RVs up to 35 feet, and trailers up to 35 feet. Not every site can accommodate equipment of these lengths. Be sure to read the site details when making a reservation on recreation.gov to ensure your equipment will fit into the site you're reserving. When making online reservations, you can filter available sites by entering the length of your RV or trailer.
RV Maximum Length
35
Trailer Maximum Length
35
ADA Information
The following campsites are suitable for wheelchair and include picnic tables with extended tops. The closest restrooms to these campsites are also wheelchair accessible. These campsites are limited to people with disabilities. Sites: 220, 222, 423, 425, 503, 505, 506
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground

Additional Information

Each campsite contains a fire ring, picnic table, and a food locker and is near a bathroom with drinking water and flushing toilets. In Crane Flat food lockers measure 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H). Groceries: Yosemite Valley (Yosemite Village Store; Curry Village Store; Yosemite Valley Lodge Store) and small grocery store at Crane Flat Showers: Yosemite Valley (Curry Village) Dump station: Available all year in Yosemite Valley (in Upper Pines Campground) or, summer only, near Tuolumne Meadows Campground.

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