Campsite Odds

Campground · CA

Upper Pines Campground

CA · Yosemite National Park

Booking is hardest here in June (10/10) and easiest in January (5/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan5
  2. Feb6
  3. Mar6
  4. Apr7
  5. May9
  6. Jun10
  7. Jul10
  8. Aug10
  9. Sep9
  10. Oct7
  11. Nov6
  12. Dec5
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 5-month window at 7:00 AM America/Los Angeles.

For example, sites for December 15, 2026 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Yosemite Valley campgrounds release one month at a time on the 15th, five months ahead, at 7:00 AM Pacific.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 40 tent-only sites
  • 180 RV sites
  • 6 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 35 ft

Activities: Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing

Location

Where it is