Yosemite National Park Camping Information
Yosemite Camping Rules and Regulations
- Camping/sleeping in vehicles is permitted only in designated campsites.
- Maximum of six people per campsite including children.
- Pets are permitted only in specific campgrounds. Pets must be on a leash at all times, are not allowed on any hiking trails, and may not be left unattended while tied in a campsite.
- Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- Generators may be used sparingly between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- All food, trash and toiletries must be stored within the metal bear proof boxes provided at each site.
- Dishwater and sewage must be disposed of in designated utility drains.
- Electrical extension cords may not be connected to campground restroom outlets.
Yosemite Valley Campgrounds
Check-in/check-out time for Yosemite Valley campgrounds is l0:00 a.m. Campsites in the Valley campgrounds are assigned by Biospherics, Inc. when the reservation is made. Campers may request a specific campsite number (if it is available) when they make their reservation. Campsite assignments are final. Campers may not switch or change campsites after they arrive in the park. Maximum length for recreational vehicles in Valley campgrounds is 40 feet.
There is a 30-day camping limit within Yosemite National Park in any calendar year; however, the camping limit in Yosemite Valley is seven days, from May 1 to September 15. Yosemite Valley campgrounds are not wheelchair accessible
Sunnyside Walk-In Campground is open all year on a first-come, first-served basis. Sites are rented on a "per person basis," and six people will be placed in each campsite, regardless of the number of people in your party. Sunnyside fills (often before 9:00 am.) each day May through September.
Campfires in Yosemite Valley
Firewood collection is prohibited in Yosemite Valley. This includes "dead and down" wood. Please start campfires with newspaper. Do not burn pine needles or cones as they create unnecessary smoke. To improve air quality in Yosemite Valley, campfires are permitted only between 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm from May 1 through October 15. Outside the Valley, wood may not be gathered at elevations above 9,600 feet or in sequoia groves. Cutting standing trees or attached limbs, alive or dead, is prohibited, as is the use of chain saws. Campfires are permitted only in established fire rings.