Wawona Campground

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Wawona Campground Reservation Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-April through mid-October): $36.00; Wawona Campground First-Come, First-Served Fee - Non-Group Site (approx. mid-October through mid-April): $28.00; Wawona Campground Group Site Fee - Group Site: $75.00 Reservations: Reservations are required in 2026 from April 15 until October 26 for the B and C Loop (then they close) and from April 15 until November 29 for the A Loop. During the rest of the year, Loop A is… Overview Wawona Campground is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The site is situated at the southern end of the park, 27 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley, at an elevation of 4000 feet. Wawona was home to the park's headquarters in 1904 and historic structures still stand today. The majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is just a short drive away. Within Yosemite, visitors gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area and much more. When on reservation, Wawona campsites are available to reserve up to five months in advance on the 15th of each month at 7:00 a.m. PST. For example, on January 15, arrival dates for the period May 15 to June 14 become available to reserve, and therefore, the full arrival date window… Getting there: Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Wawona. The campground is located 8 miles north of the South Entrance station on Highway 41, and 27 miles south of Yosemite Valley. Phone: 209-375-9535 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232446 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS