Camping spots are close together (so if you have quarrelsome neighbors you hear it all, but thankfully we didn;t have those types of neighbors). The campgrounds get booked out within just several minutes of opening up for reservations so you’ll need to sit ready at your computer and start clicking as soon as it’s time. Use landmarks to navigate fresh content. We had a spot near the river. North Pines Campground in Yosemite National Park California is situated on the valley floor near the main visitor center and 2 other campgrounds (Upper Pines and Lower Pines).Combined these three campgrounds are the most popular places to camp inside Yosemite National Park and therefore the campground fills up fast with reservations and first come first served camping. North Pines is smaller and a little more private than the other two valley campgrounds and is very conveniently located to bike paths, mirror lake and happy isles. There’s a schedule of when reservations open up on their website. Campendium users haven't asked any questions about North Pines Campground, Dates: 9/29/18-10/6/18 We loved every unplugged moment! It has some type of vents on the ground making much of the campsite unusable. May is a great time to stay as there were not a lot of children and the waterfalls were beautiful. Two things I was warned about but didn't experience were, long park entrance lines and lots of visitors...meaning that finding a parking space is tough. ©2020 Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau, Yosemite Itineraries: What to Do in Yosemite. -Food storage lockers are provided in all campsites (45x18x33″) Staff everywhere seemed very friendly. Life's Little Adventures would stay here again. So overall for me, there are good things about this campground, but also some drawbacks. We walked about 7 miles the first afternoon/evening just gawking in awe and taking in the surroundings. the tall granite walls, starlit nights, the sound of the river, the campfire, etc. Even though we are out in the wilderness and sleeping in dirty, hygiene is a concern. If coming again I would stock up with food! On the good side; bathrooms are in good shape and clean. The other 3 nights we spend on Dimond O campground in the West of Yosemite. . Nearby historic Curry Village offers a general store, restaurants and bar, amphitheater, and tours and activities desk. Oh, and now with LTE! North Pines is surrounded by a creek on one side and the Merced river on the other. Each time I walked to the bathroom I was astounded by how small and what little space the other campers had. If you like being in nature...meaning you prefer a long walk instead of a short drive (appx 1 mile), this is a good location that is a beatiful walk to the Half Dome Village. We walked around the campground and at all sites, we had a reliable 8-15 MBPS down. Be the first to add a video for North Pines Campground! Data speeds were pretty decent in Yosemite Village however. It also has Verizon LTE, at superfast speeds, unboosted! The sites have picnic tables, fire pits with grills and bear boxes. Smaller of the three main Valley CGs. We were fortunate to have had fairly good weather at the time and enjoyed our stay there tremendously. While we kept our food items securely tucked away in the bear locker provided by the park, we left out paper, Nice area but becareful picking your site. So for me, I can only give the campground 3 stars. Beautiful site with lots of trees and views of the mountains. Bathrooms and showers were good given the crowds (free park admission so weekend was crowded). Oh, and now with LTE! Shows where park campgrounds are located Yosemite Valley Campgrounds. Used it as launching off to Yosemite points of interest. Plenty of room for our RV allowing privacy. Site 323 is one of the few RV spots in North Pines Campground that’s long enough to accommodate our 30’ trailer. Regular rate is $26 but we paid $13 with the senior pass. Campfires are limited to 5-10pm so at least there isn't smoke all day long. The roads through the campground are narrow and tight among the trees so it would be tough to drive a large motorhome or 5th wheel through it. The campground has no hookups but does have drinking water and flush toilets available. North Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4000 feet. Surrounded by pines and the enormous granite walls. It took some maneuvering and was a bit of a tight squeeze to back Le Twinkie in, but we managed without incident! North Pines RV Park is located in the bustling Texas metropolis of Houston, and is in the perfect spot for an authentic southern vacation. The stop at North Pines is 18 and Curry Village. We had a couple hours of sun for the solar panels and it was adequate to keep our batteries charged for the three days we were there. Check our FAQ page for more information. Yosemite National Park opens up reservations to their campgrounds every four months on the 15th and so back in April, we sat ready at our computers and started clicking furiously for time slots and barely managed to get a week in North Pines Campground! Own or manage this property? -Absolutely no food stored in vehicles No WiFi or on site shop. Enter your email below to be notified when we get access. Bear Habitat There’s a 3 strike policy for bears who have invaded campsites and eaten human food. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. North Pines Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California’s rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4000 feet. After 3 times, rangers have to put the bear down… , There are also a lot of pine trees in the campground which drip sap. Located along North Carolina's Crystal Coast, Whispering Pines RV park is a family campground with a private boat ramp and day dock. All of the spots were completely gone in about 5 minutes, so be ready or hope for a cancellation. Many travellers enjoy visiting Indian Village of the Ahwahnee (2.0 km). A very quite campground in the middle of nowhere! Difficult to find initially even following the map from the centre! Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain. The thing they should have warned us about was the squirrel problem. Upon checking in, you’re warned of black bears in the area that will roam the campgrounds in search of food, so please be very dili... Wow, we got to spend eight nights in Yosemite's North Pines campground. more. Park Description. more. They gave us the scary bear lecture upon arrival, but we didn't have any bear problems. It's a beautiful walk within the valley to Yosemite Falls, along the Merced River, Yosemite and Half Dome Village, Mirror Lake and the Mist Trailhead. Public showers are not available in Yosemite at this time. Even things from your car need to be stored in the bear box if it has a scent to it. The sites have fire pits, picnic tables and drinking water. Some sites have room for overhang and some don't. However, people do cut through campsites a lot. However, I would still not recommend choosing a site that is shorter by a foot or two on a first trip here. Wi-Fi is available at Camp Curry guest lounge. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED THROUGH OCTOBER 31! If you have a tent, you will wind up pitching your tent slightly in the next campsite. We loves the river and the nice view! The site is situated in the heart of Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the … We depend on the support of North Pines is surrounded by a creek on one side and the Merced river on the other. Amenities Become a Campendium Supporter and enjoy ad-free browsing plus bonus features! Good thing we were there on vacation and didn't need to be connected for work! Upper Pines still had no unboosted cell signal to speak of. Wake up and hop on the bus or bicycle or drive if you want. What a special place, so inspiring, so humbling, the scale is massive and photos can only capture so much. -Accessible Campsites The sites have picnic tables, fire pits with grills and bear boxes. Something came up that we needed access to our email so we paid $5.95 at the lodge for 24 hours of wifi but it was very slow. It's a very short walk to the shuttle stop. -Food and toiletries must be stored 24 hours/day Yosemite National Park Campground Map (NPS, 2001). Make sure and hike though. For additional park information, call (209)372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose. has 2 stops of 14 and 20. There are more places to choose from in the Yosemite National Park area. We were fortunate to get a larger site and that is why I gave it a 4 star. Smaller of the three main Valley CGs. Please select a reason for flagging this item: © 2020 Campendium Inc. All rights reserved. I think there are 5 sites listed for our size and in North Pines, we felt we could have managed in about 15 or 20. We spent a heavenly week camping in the heart of Yosemite Valley, right at the end of September/beginning of October! The campground … Your browser does not support JavaScript! Fire rings and bear boxes at each site. Royal Arch Cascade is a waterfall located on the north wall of Yosemite Valley and the Yosemite National Park, United States, within walking distance from the Ahwahnee Hotel. 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