Yosemite National Park is one the most scenic places on earth; and being able to use the Upper Pines campground as your home base is ideal. You're right next to the free shuttle that takes you to all the hot sports, and only a 10 minute walk to Curry Village. The campsite itself is pretty primitive and a bit crowded, but it does quiet down after dinner. Potable water is nearby, and you're allowed to use generators (sparingly). The restrooms were clean, but no hot water. There are showers and a pool in Curry Village, if you don't mind a 10 minute walk. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

Lots of shade. Nice and quiet in spite of the number of people. Close to everything. I will stay here again! We camped here in a Motorhome.

The information below is TOP SECRET. If you breathe a word of it, Tony and his boys are going to pay you a visit, and they won't be bringing graham crackers and marshmallows for mores. Camping in Yosemite is definitely one of the things you have to do before you die. As previously mentioned, the back row of Upper Pines is the best, with no rigs behind you, only a small creek (and an occasional bear). The best part is that you are just a short walk away from the Happy Isles shuttle stop. (Not to worry, however, the busses are quiet, and they stop running to Happy Isles in the early evening.) The sheer beauty and majesty of Yosemite more than makes up for the lack of hookups, generator restrictions (only sparingly between 7 AM to 7 PM), campfire restrictions (5PM-10PM only), and the distance to the nearest showers (over a mile). You are literally in the shadow of Half Dome, steps away from miles of hiking and biking trails. You don't mind the restrictions, because the sound of the wind whispering through the pines and the creek gurgling by (and the Merced River roaring in the spring and early summer) is so peaceful and calming. Campfires all day would enshroud the valley in smoke, and generators would drown out the natural sound. Best way to get around is to take the shuttle, or even better, RIDE YOUR BIKES! If you didn't bring any, you can rent. Most places in the valley are easily accessible via bike and shuttle. In the summer, the pool is very refreshing (for a fee, of course). Bring your own food, because the food in the cafeteria is basically non-eatable. The pizza is OK, though. Oh, and don't even THINK of getting site 210. That's OURS. Actually, if you are in 210, 211, or 213, expect a bit of foot traffic past your site, since it is the most direct route to the shuttle stop. When we camp there, we just use it as an opportunity to say 'howdy'. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Site #94 worked out fine for us but it's not a great site. It is right next to the restrooms and the trash bins so there is a quite bit of noise and foot traffic nearby. The site was paved, fairly level, shaded with just enough room for our 30 ft class A and toad. Upper Pines sites 211-240 looked a lot better to us (depending on size), more private with no one camped behind and many of the sites in the Lower and North Pines CG's were even nicer. The dump station was easy to access with two ports and potable water for filling tanks. Even though the Glacier Point and Tioga Road were still closed there was lots to do in the valley. We drove to Hetch Hetchy one day and loved the hike to Wapama Falls. Nightly rate reflects the Interagency Senior Pass discount. We camped here in a Motorhome.

We always love this campground. The sites are close together and the place is crowded, but this park is the most beautiful place in the world. There is something for everybody here. You can ride the shuttle bus to go get an ice cream cone or go backpacking up into the back country. The choice is yours. I particularly like this campground, especially the last loop, because you will usually get a bear in your campsite every night! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.

If you are looking for the "camping experience", look no further. No hookups, but water and dump station are available. Don't expect cell phones to work. But who cares. I almost don't want to tell you this for fear that you'll do it and take my spot away: Come in the early spring. The park is much less crowded. (Dang, there goes my secret) The rivers and waterfalls are full of snowmelt (Dang, again.). Just say Yo'... We camped here in a Travel Trailer.