Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley

A glacial-carved valley of towering granite cliffs, plunging waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves.

Best time
May – June, September – October
Duration
3–5 days
Avg. budget
$225 / day
Scenic score
10 / 10
Camping score
9 / 10

Reservation needed

High

Campsites & entry permits sell out months ahead

Nearest airport

MCE · 2 h 3 min drive

Merced Regional Macready Field

Yosemite campgrounds sold out? You still have options.

Private campsites and glamping just outside the park often stay open when park campgrounds are full. Availability is set by each partner.

RV parks near Yosemite Valley on RoverPass

Price on request
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Campsites near Yosemite Valley on Campspot

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Going in May? Book campsites around Nov, any entry permit around Jan, and your RV or car around Mar. Always check official park rules for exact release dates.

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RVs, campervans & cars near MCE

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The moments you came for

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Plan your road trip

From Merced Regional Macready Field

2 h 3 min

about 78 miles by car · times vary with traffic and road closures

Get directions

Download offline maps before you go — signal drops near the park.

Stays near the end of your drive

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