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National Park ServiceLast Updated: July 24, 2026
Campground
Tamarack Flat Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
National Park ServiceLast Updated: July 24, 2026
Tamarack Flat Campground is located off the Tioga Road just east of Crane Flat. The campground is approximately 20 miles (45 minutes) from Yosemite Valley and is tucked away in the forest 3 miles off Tioga Road. RVs and Trailers are not recommended for this harder to access, and more primitive campground. At an elevation of 6,300 feet (1,900 m) elevation, the campground is near Tamarack Creek, which is the only water source (must be filtered, treated, or boiled). There is a gas station nearby at Crane Flat.
Tamarack Flat is open seasonally from mid-to late June through mid-October for tents; no RVs or trailers. Exact dates vary. The opening date for the Tamarack Flat Campground varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facilities and road work. Reservations are required. In 2026, the campground will be open from June 22 until October 12.
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.) Check the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/weathermap.htm">weather forecast</a>.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Food Storage Lockers
The Tamarack Flat access road is located off the Tioga Road 4 miles east of Crane Flat. From Yosemite Valley take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 20 miles (approximately 45 minutes). From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Road, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 11.5 miles (25 minutes). From Hwy. 120 east/Tioga Pass, the Tamarack Campground turnoff road is located approximately 42 miles west (70 minutes). Once you turn off the Tioga Road, you’ll travel 3 narrow, windy miles to access the campground.
Tamarack Flat Campground Fee - All Sites
Tamarack Flat Campground Fee - All Sites
Wheelchair Access
The following campsites are suitable for wheelchairs 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 21, 22, 23, 24, and 38
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
RVs and trailers are not recommended.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
The following campsites are suitable for wheelchairs 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 21, 22, 23, and 38
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
Each campsite contains a <b>fire ring</b>, <b>picnic table</b>, and <b>food locker</b>, and is near a <b>vault toilet</b>. Stream water must be treated (by boiling, using a filter, or using iodine). No potable water available. In Tamarack Flat food lockers measure 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H). <b>Groceries:</b> Yosemite Valley (Yosemite Village Store; Curry Village Store; Yosemite Valley Lodge Store) and small grocery store at Crane Flat <b>Showers:</b> Yosemite Valley (Curry Village)
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