Reviews of Upper Pines Campground — Yosemite National Park - Page 3

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2016

LOVE THIS PLACE!

We visited here again last year. Our campsites were in different loop every night but worth the move! No hookups but you get a bear box and fire ring here. There are bathrooms and some even have an outlet to charge phone or dry your hair! I don't even care that there aren't showers. Bathe in river or go to housekeeping for a pay shower. Located on Merced River so plenty of activities. Bike, swim, hike...everything for outdoor adventure junky!! Located close to all the action. YOu can take buses around park or bike to curry village.

Benjamin C.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 16, 2016

right in the middle of it all

site: small with little or no privacy. some tree cover and a stream near. amenities: not very clean facilities- a lot of people are using them! attractions: in the middle of everything Yosemite has to offer. close to shuttle stops. I would choose to camp at another campground in the park (just drove through checking out the campground).

Molly & Armand K.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2016

Great home base for seeing Yosemite Valley

Upper Pines is not a place you go to for relaxation and solitude - but then neither is Yosemite Valley. Upper Pines is a great home base for seeing all of the sights of Yosemite Valley. The valley shuttle runs from right outside the campground. If you manage to get a spot a bit further back in the loops, these seemed quieter. But it's a nice, reasonably priced location for what it is. The amenities weren't great, though - there are no dishwashing stations, so if you're tent camping, you best bring a bin or something to do your dishes back at your site.

DEREK B.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 8, 2015

Yosemite National Park - Upper Pines Campground

Yosemite is the golden gem of the National Parks system. It's one of a kind landscape and unmatched beauty is something that has to be experienced, not just seen.

Getting there: The drive down into the Yosemite is grueling... you WILL be stuck behind someone who goes 10 mph under the speed limit, its taking picture on their phone while they are driving, and has a turn signal on the entire time. These people are the unavoidable demon of a place so famous and beautiful that every gaper out there wants to come and see it for themselves.

Campsites: Upper Pines sits along the Merced River and just on the North edge of the campgrounds for the valley. It location is great for access to the trailheads for Half Dome, Mirror Lake and Nevada Falls. The whole campsite has a great view looking up at Half Dome. The river is a perfect spot to wash off or cool down after a hike. WARNING: Because Upper Pines sits along and is so exposed to the forest there is HEAVY BEAR ACTIVITY. Keep your campsite clean, keep all food/toothpaste/sunscreen/anything that smells (even canned beer or alcohol) in the Bear Bin. I have stayed at Upper Pines about a dozen times and about half of those trips there will be a bear incident someplace in the campsite. If you're not prepared to chase a bear away from your tent, your car, or your family... stay someplace else.

The Park: Yosemite is awesome.

What to do: I'm sure this will be covered more in-depth in a different review.