Wawona Campground
P.O. Box 577, Yosemite, CA, 95389
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
The Wawona Campground is located along the South Fork Merced River close to historic Wawona. At an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,219 m), the campground is located in the southern end of the park, 27 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley. The majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is just a short drive away and the Yosemite History Center is in nearby Wawona where you can see some of the park’s oldest structures. Wawona offers a visitor center, hotel, and a market.
Reservation Info
Reservations are required in 2025 from April 15 through October 26. During the rest of the year, Loop A is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Loops B and C are closed in winter. The group site is available by reservation only year-round. 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 and at any time.
Regulations Overview
<b>Pets:</b> Permitted (except in group site); must be on a leash at all times. <b>Fires:</b> Wood and charcoal fires are permitted all year. <b>People per site:</b> A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite, except for the group site, which requires 13 to 30 people. <b>Vehicles per site:</b> A maximum of two 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. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. <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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