Best Tent Camping near Yosemite National Park

Looking for the best campgrounds near Yosemite National Park, CA? Yosemite National Park is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Best Tent Sites Near Yosemite National Park (81)

    1. Housekeeping Camp — Yosemite National Park

    8 Reviews
    Yosemite Valley, CA
    2 miles
    Website

    "Bunk beds, electrical outlets, private patio with awning and round picnic table, even curtains for your shared sleeping quarters. Near by clean restrooms running hot water."

    "Some campsites are considered “river-front” but all campsites are pretty close to the river."

    2. Hardin Flat Road

    13 Reviews
    Eastman Lake, CA
    20 miles

    "There’s enough space for you to distance yourself from others.

    No bear boxes or bathrooms but very safe and easy to access."

    "We had a lot of space, good amount of tree cover when I rained. There’s a bunch of different spots to choose from, the one by the creek would have been nice."

    3. Merced Lake High Sierra Camp — Yosemite National Park

    1 Review
    Yosemite Valley, CA
    8 miles
    Website

    "Tent cabins with basic sleeping set up and a nice spot to sit around a group fire. The ranger talks can be a little much but easy to sneak off and enjoy the quiet."

    4. Sunrise Lakes Backcountry Camp — Yosemite National Park

    1 Review
    Yosemite Valley, CA
    9 miles
    Website

    "Campground Review

    Although it requires one heck of a climb to get to, Sunrise Lakes might be my favorite campsite in Yosemite National Park."

    5. Sunrise High Sierra Camp — Yosemite National Park

    1 Review
    Yosemite National Park, CA
    9 miles
    Website

    "Also, I was told from another backpacker that after breakfast is served to the paying guests at the dining tent, backpackers can pay cash for any food that is leftover."

    6. Vogelsang High Sierra Camp — Yosemite National Park

    2 Reviews
    Yosemite National Park, CA
    13 miles
    Website

    "We went off season so the cabins were not set up but you can camp all around where the cabins would be. It was quiet, peaceful and ridiculously gorgeous!"

    "No toilets or showers at this backpacking campground - but it’s the best! We usually see a few marmots and haven’t seen any bear activity in the 4+ times we’ve been there."

    7. Upper Lyell Canyon Footbridge Backcountry Campsite — Yosemite National Park

    3 Reviews
    June Lake, CA
    16 miles
    Website

    "RANGER REVIEW: MOUNTAIN HOUSE BEEF STEW AT UPPER LYELL CANYON FOOTBRIDGE BACKCOUNTRY CAMPSITE

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW: UPPER LYELL CANYON Backpackers Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA."

    "Was coming from thousand island lake heading to tuolumne meadows. Found it by accident, was in a rush to find a spot before it got dark. Place was amazing."

    8. Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp — Yosemite National Park

    2 Reviews
    Yosemite Valley, CA
    15 miles
    Website

    "Glen Aulin is one of a series of High Country camps in Yosemite National Park.  "

    "Went up to Glen Aulin last week for a backpacking trip and stayed there 2 nights. There were 30 sites that were in varied types of environments."

    9. Dirt Flat

    4 Reviews
    El Portal, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (559) 642-3212

    $41 - $43 / night

    "You’re really out in the middle of nowhere on a side street off of the highway. At night it is pitch black, you can’t even see your hand in front of your face."

    10. Hetch Hetchy Backpacker's Campground — Yosemite National Park

    5 Reviews
    Mather, CA
    21 miles
    Website

    "The sites were just a quick walk in from the parking lot and featured picnic tables, bear boxes, bathrooms and established fire rings."

    "When visiting Yosemite, the camping and lodging options can be overwhelming: from free nearby National Forest land to $500/night hotels, Yosemite provides a little something for everyone."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Yosemite National Park

1478 Reviews of 81 Yosemite National Park Campgrounds



Guide to Yosemite National Park

Tent camping near Yosemite National Park offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying stunning views and a variety of outdoor activities. With several campgrounds to choose from, you'll find the perfect spot to set up your tent and explore the beauty of the Sierra Nevada.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Yosemite National Park?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Yosemite National Park is Housekeeping Camp — Yosemite National Park with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.

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