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Just 20 minutes from Yosemite National Park, Mariposa has some of the best RV campgrounds in the Sierra foothills, suited for both short stays and extended trips. The campgrounds have water, sewer, and electrical hookups that work with most RVs. Several places have pull-through sites that make parking big rigs much easier than backing in. Most RV pads are gravel or concrete and stay level even after rain, with space for vehicles up to 45 feet. You'll find both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical service depending on which campground you choose. Dump stations are available at most Mariposa campgrounds, though the more expensive sites have sewer hookups right at your pad. The roads to most camping areas are wide enough for large motorhomes and don't have low-hanging branches to worry about. If you need to run your generator, most parks allow it during daytime hours but restrict use after 8 or 9 PM. Each site typically comes with a fire ring and picnic table beside your RV pad. Be sure to check length limits before booking since some of the older campgrounds can't fit longer rigs. While you get nice trees and mountain views, you're still close enough to town for cell service at most sites. The best RV campsites in Mariposa fill up 3-6 months ahead during summer, especially sites with shade. From your RV, you can easily drive to Yosemite, local wineries, and the historic downtown area where you'll find groceries and fuel.
"Beautiful trees, paved roads for biking or scootering, hooting owls in the trees, huge unusual pine cones, a nature trail that goes to an old gold mine. Really special place."
"What a great place to stay and enjoy this magnificent National Park."
from $24 - $439 / night
Check Availability"You come into Yosemite Lakes by a little Thousand Trails convenience store and gas station. It's kind of handy since there's really nothing nearby other than Groveland."
"This Campground is 5 miles from West gate entrance to "Yosemite National Park". Only 35 miles west of " Lake Don Pedro, take out your boat, go jet skiing or fishing."
"We stayed in the premium sites at this camp ground. Loved the hosts. They were wonderful to work with and very accommodating. The premium sites include full hook-ups — water, electric and sewer. "
"The campsite was 39 and it was right next to the bathroom. To leave with a 26’ travel trailer I had to pull out and back down another road just to exit the park."
from $13 - $50 / night
Check Availability"WiFi is no bueno can’t even get a connection. We booked a pull through deluxe full hookup site."
"Large dog run which was amazing. Personal just a bit expensive 100 ish for a rv spot with 30 amp an water."
from $50 - $75 / night
"We booked this last minute over the phone, we were very impressed with the spot, next to the pool, clubhouse, fire pit."
"Cool summer nights near Bass Lake Recreational area so fishing and boating are a main attraction. Park is tight for big rigs, but can fit if careful. Pads are gravel and almost level."
"They have cabins, places to rent camp, laundry on site, a pool, 30/50 hookups. Pull throughs and water and sewer."
"This is a great campsite if you have an Rv or trailer. Close to the lake plenty of activities in the area Boats jet ski rental fishing etc"
from $42 - $288 / night
Check Availability"Paved spots with full hookups. Patio & grass area kinda small but the pool area is very nice. Surrounded by a pond. Cable & wifi. Decent laundry room. Perfect place if you're a golfer."
"There is a high fence surrounding the property and it is secured by electronic hand held devices that you receive when you check in. The lake and swimming pool are beautiful and restful."
from $42 - $1500 / night
Check Availability"This park is located along the 140 right before El Portal."
"Our campsite was a bit small but we managed with our pop up tent trailer."
from $30 - $289 / night
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GuideThe campground is very accessible and therefore can feel busy at times (visited in October). It has flushable toilets and the general store is less than 10 min away by car. The campsites are rather close to each other, so don’t expect a lot of privacy. Our site (88C) was right in front of the restrooms, which have floodlights on all night and would not recommend. Overall, it’s a pretty good campground!
Scout$50 a night for full hookups, and WiFi
TravelerThe campground is going to be starting to do their cleanup of the over growth to make campsites better. But it is a gorgeous place to camp. Veterans free, seniors get discounts and regular camping is very reasonable. Fishing in the river. Day use side and campground side. Camp host is awesome. I've been several times and we love it. Great telephone reception, potable water spigots and restrooms (either portable outhouse or regular flush bathroom). 👍
GuideLoads of space! Not many people here in October. Park lot had two trailers and the trail to the right is wide open with numerous pullouts. Lots of great trails around for the dogs.
GuideWe loved our visit here so much we extended an extra week. The community welcomed us with open arms to participate in all their daily activities. Chris was especially helpful when we needed to arrive e early due to an issue at the park we were at. The site she gave us was very nice with papers for a patio and beautiful landscaping. We were able to watch the birds(many varieties) landing on our gutters for water from our couch. The only two things that were a little less than perfect was the road noise from 41 behind us and the water had some brown in it that filled our filter so have a spare on hand. There is a business nearby that allows you to ship items to for pickup. Trip into Yosemite via Oakhurst was about an hour (due to winding roads).
GuideThis is actually a really nice free dispersed camping site. Once you get to the Goat Meadows sign if you go left you will find a large parking lot with bathrooms. There were probably ten rigs or so jst camping up on the parking lot. If you go right down the hill you will find multiple dispersed camping sites. They are a little obscure, but some have nice fire rings that let you know it’s a site. They are very well spaced so even when you have neighbors you will hardly see or hear them. At the top of the hill where you go left or right was a camp host looking site but not sure if it is actually, but there was a camper there with a bumper pull trailer who uses a very loud shop type cheap generator that you can literally hear all over the area. Luckily, he turned it off about 10pm but started it up around 8am. If it weren’t for him probably would have given this site five stars. Also, T-Mobile and ATT both had zero cell service our phones were both on SOS but that really wasn’t a problem for us.
RangerNot even sure i found the exact place. Go through a little neighborhood an come to a gravel road. Found a little turn around an spent the night. Didnt see anyone. Cell coverage enough to get texts.
TravelerBeautiful. Would definitely come back.
GuideWe came here in October and had no issues finding a spot. We stayed in the parking lot but there are also more remote spots if you continue to the right that are suitable for vans, truck campers, and tents. This area is only minutes from the west entrance to Yosemite and Mariposa Grove and 40 minutes from the valley. The parking lot is big-rig friendly but could fill up quick during the summer. There are on-site vault toilets and dumpsters.
Mariposa camping areas sit at elevations between 1,500-3,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Summer temperatures regularly reach 90-100°F during July and August, while winter nights can drop below freezing. Most dispersed camping locations near Mariposa require high-clearance vehicles to access, and campers should prepare for limited cell service throughout the region.
River swimming: 2 miles from McCabe Flat Campground, a popular swimming hole offers deeper water for jumping. "There is a nice walk just beyond the campground that continues to follow the old rail road. Approx 2.5 miles is the confluence with the N Fork Merced River," notes a Railroad Flat Campground visitor.
Fishing the Merced: Catch rainbow trout near the campgrounds along the Merced River. "I managed to catch a 12" rainbow almost right away, just feet from the campsite. Later on hooked another one but lost it," reports a McCabe Flat camper.
Morning wildlife viewing: Start early before temperatures rise. "Lots of wildlife: wildflowers, newts, and river otters. Watch out for rattlesnakes!" warns a Railroad Flat visitor. At Yosemite Pines RV Resort, the small petting zoo provides animal encounters suitable for younger children.
Bass Lake water sports: Rent boats or jet skis 30 miles east of Mariposa. "Close to the lake and plenty of activities in the area. Boats, jet ski rental, fishing etc," notes a reviewer at Bass Lake RV Resort.
Natural swimming holes: Rainbow Pool offers a popular local alternative to more crowded Yosemite swimming areas. "Rainbow Pools and Yosemite Pine's proximity to Rainbow Pools is part of why we stay here. The kids can jump and swim there and that's all they really want to do anyway," a visitor explains.
Riverside camping: Sites along the Merced River provide natural white noise for sleeping. "So peaceful listening to the river all night. Not much car traffic either," says a Willow Placer Campground reviewer. Many sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and bear boxes.
Affordable alternatives: BLM campgrounds cost only $10/night with no reservation required. "No reservations in advance, an hour outside the park, and only $10 a night. There are two pit toilets that are well kept and something like 10-15 sites," notes a McCabe Flat visitor.
Amenities for extended stays: Full hookup sites with pools help during hot summer days. "Great place and experience. Bathrooms are the best I've seen by far. Large dog run which was amazing," says a visitor to Yosemite RV Resort.
Limited cell service: Prepare offline maps for navigating to more remote camping areas. "There is no cell service and the 'pay WIFI' did not work for us...but there is complimentary WiFi at the laundry to check in on things that works just fine," notes a visitor at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes.
Summer heat: Temperatures regularly reach 90-100°F during July and August. "Much warmer than the high elevation of the park. Otherwise in cooler weather this place is well designed and amazing pool," explains a Yosemite RV Resort reviewer.
River conditions: The Merced River can be dangerous during spring runoff. "The water was cold, high and fast but I managed to catch a 12" rainbow almost right away," reports a camper at McCabe Flat, adding that by late summer the water levels typically drop significantly.
Insect preparation: Pack insect repellent for riverside camping. "All are extremely close to the river so prepare for mosquitoes at night but the sounds of the river are amazing!" warns a Railroad Flat visitor.
Wildlife encounters: Bring binoculars and visit early morning or evening for best viewing. "With a pool, petting zoo, a corral where they have a fire and s'mores followed by a movie, this is a great place to camp with the kids," notes a visitor to Yosemite Pines.
Food storage: Use provided bear boxes and clean up immediately after meals. "ANTS WILL GET IN THERE. We had ants all over our dishes in the morning, but not our stuff in tubs, so make sure your things are ant proof," cautions a McCabe Flat reviewer.
Evening activities: Pack board games and cards for entertainment after dark. "One in the mens exits to the urinal and the other into the entrance door. The only few positive things are that they are friendly and you have shade from the trees on the property," notes a visitor to High Sierra RV Park.
Weekend planning: Arrive Thursday to secure better sites at first-come campgrounds. "I arrived on a Thursday morning around 10:30 and I was lucky to snag a prime spot (#25) at the Railroad Flat campground. By Saturday morning all sites were full," reports a McCabe Flat camper.
Bridge clearance: Check vehicle length limits on narrow access roads. "We were told that during COVID they were keeping sites in between those rented open for social distancing, however this did not apply to premium sites. Spaces were VERY close!" warns a High Sierra RV Park visitor.
Leveling challenges: Bring additional leveling blocks for uneven sites. "Our spot was also very hard to try and level our trailer. We never did quite get it leveled the way we would've liked," reports one RVer at High Sierra RV Park.
Water access: Fill tanks before arrival at more remote sites. "There are no hookups or water supply offered. However, for those that are self-sufficient, this is a really nice place," explains a Railroad Flat visitor who added there's "a water spiket at the bottom of the road after the bridge."
Site selection: Request specific sites when making reservations. "Site is small little to no space for vehicle at the site we are at some sites have a lot more room than ours," notes an RVer at Yosemite RV Resort.
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