Wawona Campground
Wawona Campground, California 95389
Overview
Wawona Campground is located one mile north of Wawona along Highway 41 in Yosemite National Park's southern section.
The Wawona section of the legendary Yosemite National Park is home to the historic Wawona Hotel and features a history museum, hiking trails, and access to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
There are 97 campsites in Wawona Campground, as well as a Group Camp and a Horse Camp. Forty-seven of the campsites are just for tents, while four are only for RVs or trailers.
The remaining 43 campsites are available for RVs, trailers, and tents. There are no hookups although the sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet long. There are also no showers, but they are available at Curry Village or Housekeeping Camp.
There is a nearby dump station that is accessible during the summer. Every campsite has a picnic table, a fire ring, and a food locker.
A few sites located on the C Loop are ADA-accessible. Pets are allowed except in group and horse campsites and they must be kept on a leash at all times.
Wawona is open year round but in winter, only loop A and B are open.
Best Campsites at Wawona Campground
Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Wawona Campground.
Sites 45, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52, 62
- Quieter
- More private
Sites 32, 37, 43, 44
- Near to the river
- Private
- Spaced apart
Unique Experiences
Explore the Tuna Luna Falls which is the best hike at Wawona Campground.
The Chilnualna Falls Trail offers vistas of cascades and waterfalls, while the Wawona Meadow Loop offers a leisurely stroll around the meadow's outskirts.
Grab a towel and head out to one of the area's great swimming spots. Summertime highlights include exploring Wawona's swimming holes.
Brookies, browns, and rainbows are everywhere in the rivers and streams that surround Wawona. Spend the day with one of the fishing guides at Yosemite Sierra Fly Fisher to get the inside scoop.
Head over to Wawona Stables for a pleasant Western riding experience along the Wawona Meadow and Golf Course perimeter.
Visit the magnificent Victorian hotel that welcomes travelers to Wawona. Wawona Hotel, built in 1876, is a National Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places.
Wawona Campground Campground Rules
Pet Friendly
trueMax Trailer/RV Length
35 feetMax People per Site
6 people (including children). 30 people for group siteMax Vehicles per Site
2Fires Allowed
trueWawona Campground Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
Reservations are required for camping dates from mid-April until mid-October. At other times, campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.The fee at Wawona Campground is $36 per night, $50 per night for group campsite and $30 for horse campsite. Reservations are required from early to mid-April through early to mid-October.
Loops A and B are available on a first-come, first-served basis for the remainder of the year. In the winter, Loop C is closed.
During the winter, Horse Camp is closed. Furthermore, group sites are only available by reservation. Campground bookings are available in blocks of one month at a time, up to five months in advance, on the 15th of each month at 7 am Pacific time. Reservations can be made online at Recreation.gov or over the phone at 1-877-444-6777.
Group Camping Reservations
The Group campsite is open all year. Wawona Group Camp features a single site in Loop A that can accommodate 13 to 30 persons. The site allows for a maximum of 5 vehicles to park.
The group site does not allow trailers or pets. The Group Campsite costs $50 per night. Reservations for the Wawona Group campground are available online at Recreation.gov or by phone at 1-877-444-6777.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
Individual or equestrian site reservations that are canceled will be charged a $10 service fee. If you cancel within 48 hours of your arrival date, you will be charged for the first night. Cancellations made within 48 hours of a single night's use will not be refunded, but will not incur an additional service charge.
No-shows will be charged a $20 service fee as well as the first night's price for any type of reservation. Reservations can be canceled or changed online at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Wawona Campground Campground Cost
Standard Site
$36 per nightGroup Site
$50 per nightActivities
Backpacking
Bike Trails
Fishing
Horseback Riding
Hiking
Photography
Canoeing / Kayaking
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Grills
Campground Host
Picnic Tables
Cell Service
Potable Water
Visitors/Rec Center
Storage Lockers
Wood for Sale
Campfire Rings
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to Wawona Campground
Summerdale Campground
Summerdale Campground, with 29 campsites, is a smaller campground than Wawona Campground, which has 97 campsites. Summerdale Campground does not have a group campsite, and Wawona Campground does.
Summerdale Campground has a maximum RV length of 25 feet, whereas Wawona Campground has a maximum RV length of 35 feet. Both campgrounds do not have hookups.
Both are similarly priced; Summerdale Campground charges $37 per night, whereas Wawona Campground charges $36.
Kelty Meadow Campground
Kelty Meadow Campground is a smaller campground with 9 campsites compared to Wawona Campground's 97. Wawona Campground also has a group campsite, while Kelty Meadow Campground doesn’t have any group camping.
The maximum RV length in Kelty Meadow Campground is 30 feet while Wawona Campground can accommodate 35 feet. Both campgrounds don’t offer any hookups, but Wawona Campground has a dump station while Kelty Meadow Campground doesn’t.
The fee for staying per night at Kelty Meadow Campground is $33 for a single campsite and $66 for a double campsite whereas that at Wawona Campground is $36.
Soquel Campground
Soquel Campground, with 11 campsites, is a much smaller campground than Wawona Campground with 97 campsites. Wawona Campground also features a group campsite, whereas Soquel Campground does not.
Soquel Campground has a maximum RV length of 20 feet, whereas Wawona Campground has a maximum RV length of 35 feet. There are no hookups available at either campground. Wawona Campground offers tap water, whereas Soquel Campground does not.
Soquel Campground charges $33 per night for a stay, whereas Wawona Campground charges $36.
Dry Gulch Campground
Dry Gulch Campground offers 27 campsites compared to 97 campsites at Wawona Campground. Wawona Campground also has a group campsite, whereas there is no group campsite available at Dry Gulch Campground
Both campgrounds don’t offer any hookups. Tap water is available at both Wawona Campground and Dry Gulch Campground
The fee for staying per night at Dry Gulch Campground is $33 whereas that at Wawona Campground is $36.
