Hodgdon Meadow Campground
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Hodgdon Meadow Campground is conveniently located along the Big Oak Flat Road at the Big Oak Flat Entrance. At an elevation of 4,900 feet (1,219 m), the campground is located along the western edge of the park, 25 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley. 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.
Reservation Info
Reservations are required from April 15 through October 5, 2025. During the rest of the year, the entire campground (other than the group sites, which close) are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campground reservations are available in blocks of one month at a time, up to five months in advance, on the 15th of each month at 7 am Pacific time. Be aware that nearly all campground reservations in Yosemite for the months of May through September and for some other weekends are filled the first day they become available, usually within seconds or minutes after 7 am Pacific time.
Rules
Fire/Stove Policy
Wood and charcoal fires are permitted all year. From May through September, wood fires are only allowed from 5 pm to 10 pm.
Regulations Overview
<b>Pets:</b> Permitted (must be on a leash at all times) <b>Fires:</b> Wood and charcoal fires are permitted all year. May–September, Wood fires are only allowed 5 pm–10 pm. Air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive individuals at night. <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. <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. <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>.
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