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Crane Flat Campground at Yosemite National Park

148Visitor campsites
148Online reservable
35 ftLargest listed RV length; varies by site
3Official site types

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Answers to the questions campers ask first.

Can I reserve a campsite?

Yes. 148 of 148 visitor campsites can be reserved online.

Can I camp here with an RV?

90 of 148 sites list RV equipment

Source: Recreation.gov structured records

Are tent sites available?

146 of 148 sites list tent equipment

Source: Recreation.gov structured records

Is the campground accessible?

7 of 148 sites are marked accessible

Source: Recreation.gov structured records

Are toilets and drinking water available?

Yes, seasonally. Toilets and drinking water are available during the operating season.

Are showers or electrical hookups available?

No. Showers are not available and no electrical sites are listed.
Sources: National Park Service · Recreation.gov Information & disclaimer

About this campground

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.

Sources: National Park Service · Recreation.gov Information & disclaimer

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Reservations and practical information

Reservations

Reservations are required when Crane Flat is open (approximately June through mid-October). Campground reservations are released two weeks in advance on a rolling daily window (i.e., 14 days in advance of arrival date) 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.

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.

Official directions

Weather and seasonal conditions

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.)

Source: National Park Service Information & disclaimer

Official practical information

Directions

Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Crane Flat Campground is located 8 miles from the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station (Hwy 120 from the west), and is 17 miles (30 minutes) northwest of Yosemite Valley.

Source: Recreation.gov Information & disclaimer

Campsite options

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Tent sites

37 Campsites Equipment Non-electric
Individual campsite details such as loop, accessibility, equipment limits and reservability are provided by Recreation.gov.
Sources: National Park Service · Recreation.gov Information & disclaimer

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Facilities at a glance

ToiletsFlush Toilets - year round
Drinking waterSeasonal
Dump stationNot available
AmphitheaterSeasonal
ShowersNot available
LaundryNot available
Camp storeNot available
Cell serviceNot available
InternetNot available
Trash and recyclingSeasonal
Food storage lockersSeasonal
Firewood for saleNot available
Ice for saleNot available
Campground hostSeasonal
Accessible7 of 148 campsites · 0 unknown
Electricity0 of 148 campsites · 6 unknown
Water hookup0 of 148 campsites · 145 unknown
Pets allowed148 of 148 campsites · 0 unknown
Campfires allowed146 of 148 campsites · 2 unknown
Shade144 of 148 campsites · 3 unknown
Available Seasonal Not available Unknown
Sources: National Park Service · Recreation.gov Information & disclaimer

Operating season & hours

Crane Flat Campground

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.

Every day: Open 24 hours

Closures and seasonal exceptions

Seasonal Winter Closure

2026-10-11 — 2027-05-21

Every day: Closed

Sources: National Park Service · Recreation.gov Information & disclaimer

Fees

Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee – Regular Sites

Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee – Regular Sites

$36.00
Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee - Double Sites

Crane Flat Campground Reservation Fee - Double Sites

$60.00
Sources: National Park Service · Recreation.gov Information & disclaimer

Access, rules and important notes

7 Campsites 35 ft
  • 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 1 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.
  • 35 Paved Roads - All vehicles OK Wood and charcoal fires are permitted at any time.
  • 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.
  • The Tuolumne Meadows dump station is closed until further notice due to work on the wastewater treatment plant.
  • In addition to Upper Pines in Yosemite Valley, you can find other dump stations outside of the park in Lee Vining (for a fee).
  • Official facility accessibility flag: No. Check individual site details for accessible campsites.
  • 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: One to two motor vehicles are allowed per campsite (depending on campsite); three, in double sites.
  • 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 bears, proper food storage, and food lockers.

Official campground regulations

Sources: National Park Service · Recreation.gov Information & disclaimer

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Things To Do

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Junior Ranger Program

Become a Yosemite Junior Ranger

Kids can become a Yosemite Junior Ranger by taking a self-guided handbook with them as they travel around the park and complete the activities that are the best fit for them. The Yosemite Junior Ranger handbook is available for free at visitor centers. When you are done, share your booklet with a park ranger at any Yosemite visitor center during operating hours to receive your badge.
Source: NPS
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Go Skiing at Badger Pass

The Badger Pass Ski Area is open from mid-December through March (weather and conditions permitting). You can downhill ski, cross-country ski, go tubing, or snowshoeing all from this historic winter resort.
Source: NPS
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Information & Disclaimer

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