A forested campground near fishing, and hiking.
Recreation for campers centers on the river and the surrounding forest. In spring and early summer the Merced River is a focal point for whitewater rafting and kayaking, and several private outfitters operate guided trips; the broader Sierra National Forest also provides hiking and opportunities to reserve overnight stays in fire lookouts or cabins.
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Minghuei T ★ 1 · Jun 2023The campground was flood/mudslide damaged. Camp host site was buried. Toilet doors were sealed by 2 inches mud debris.. Looked being deserted. And the next day road from Yosemite Valley to Hodgton Meadow campground was closed. I had to spend the night in motel instead. I used Recreation.gov for a few years. This was unprecedented. Who’s in charge?? Very disappointed. I am hoping my upcoming reservations work as it should.
Justin L ★ 5 · Jan 2023A very small and unorthodox campground because it’s made up of only 4 camping spots right by the road, but the lack of traffic passing by and the sound of the river just a couple dozen feet away make this a super private and relaxing camping spot not very far from the Yosemite National Park entrance. Camp host was very helpful and friendly. The website doesn’t specify which camping spot is yours (only spots 1-4 available) but that’s because you’re allowed to claim any available camping spot, assuming you have a reservation. If you arrive late at night, just set up at any unused camping spot and make sure to check in with the camp host in the morning to let them know what spot you chose. Firewood is sold by the camp host for only $8 a bundle. And the lower elevation of the campground made it less cold than the rest of the forest with no snow (my trip was in January). Will definitely be coming back again.
Caroline C ★ 1 · Oct 202233$ for one night is really too much. We discovered this was a walk-in tent site, so we couldn't come in with our campervan. That's a mistake of mine. But apart from that, the campground isn't worth the 33$ regarding the amenities : only toilets. No water, no shower, no phone service at all. We decided to leave.
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
First come, first servedSite counts from the Recreation.gov listing.
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.
Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 54 mi from campground
$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 7 · 55 mi from campground
$129/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 7 · 130 mi from campground
$155/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.
Yosemite National Park area · 9 hr · from $220/person
Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $1295/person
Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $250/person
Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $360/person
For August weekends, book about 179 days ahead. Three in four August Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 164 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 18 days ahead | 67 days ahead | 16 days ahead | 27 days ahead |
| March | 44 days ahead | 104 days ahead | 35 days ahead | 70 days ahead |
| April | 83 days ahead | 131 days ahead | 51 days ahead | 94 days ahead |
| May | 124 days ahead | 144 days ahead | 86 days ahead | 122 days ahead |
| June | 145 days ahead | 164 days ahead | 125 days ahead | 144 days ahead |
| July | 148 days ahead | 172 days ahead | 136 days ahead | 154 days ahead |
| August | 164 days ahead | 179 days ahead | 125 days ahead | 153 days ahead |
| September | 146 days ahead | 169 days ahead | 72 days ahead | 129 days ahead |
| October | 64 days ahead | 121 days ahead | 35 days ahead | 93 days ahead |
| November | 44 days ahead | 56 days ahead | 49 days ahead | 72 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (2,530 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.
Yosemite National Park area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $333/person
Yosemite National Park area · 14 hr–15 hr · from $1200/person
Yosemite National Park area · 5 hr · from $220/person
Yosemite National Park area · 7 hr · from $180/person
Yosemite National Park area · 1.5 hr · from $90/person
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