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Upper Pines Campground

East Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
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Dedham, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

The best thing about this campground is that it's right in Yosemite Valley, so staying here meant that we could spend more time exploring the rest of Yosemite Valley the evening before and the morning after the stay instead of having to drive to and from another campsite or hotel outside the park. There is also a limited view (partially... More

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Sylmar, usa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

Enjoyed my stay at upper pines . Campground was very busy. My stay was first weekend in May. Although very busy quiet time suppose to be 10 pm and pretty much campers adhered to that. Night time was pretty quiet and you could hear the river which was next to the camp site. The campsite is pretty clean . The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

As everyone says the campsite is basic but the amenities close by make up for that. Yosemite village is a short walk away where you can get anything you may have forgotten coming into the park, and the free shuttle is great. Then there's the bonus of being in among some of the most amazing scenery I have ever seen!

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San Diego
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Upper Pines is a basic campground amongst what is arguably the most beautiful place in the continental United States. It's going to be crowded and loud. If you know what to expect and prepare accordingly you can have a great time. Pick a camp site that is far enough away from the bathroom or dump station to minimize noise and... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

And that is what Upper Pines is all about! We travelled here as part of our road trip in a 30ft RV with our 3 teenagers. As camps go it is probably pretty average but Yosemite Valley/Park is anything but average. Staying here means you can park up for a few days and use the Valley buses or your feet.... More

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Bath
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

Firstly we only stayed for one night so we managed without showers etc. We were staying in an RV during September and the campsite wasn't actually full. The restroom facilities were relatively poor, and as expected there are no hookups. The main point in staying here is the location, your in the heart of yosemite village with the shuttle bus... More

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Nelson, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

It seems like the Yosemite campgrounds are great milk cows for the National Park, but in return the Park does not seem interested in feeding this cow well... Washrooms are very basic, no showers! Garbage pick up early in the morning sounds like war and very cramped spaces without any privacy. Generators running and noisy people arriving late at night.... More

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Portland, Oregon
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

If it wasn't for the scenic beauty surrounding the Pines campgrounds, I don’t think many would find it inviting. The grounds are devoid of ground cover, just pine needles covering a layer of dust and dirt. The campsites are closely packed without clear routes to the restroons between them. No need to bring an alarm clock, as It's pretty easy... More

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Boise, Idaho
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

Stayed three nights. Great location - easy walking distance to Curry Village, upper valley walks and the shuttle - no need to move the car. Very cool having Halfdome and Glacier point looking over your shoulder at breakfast. Campsites were very busy and full - not the place for a quiet getaway. End of summer so getting a bit dusty... More

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Yorba Linda, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2012

This is a good campground, however I find it a lot more tight to meneuver through the loops versus the Lower Pines campground across the road. The best thing about Upper Pine campground is the dump station is just outside the entrance of the campground. However since you have to leave the perimeter of the campground to access the dump... More

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Upper Pines Campground Hotel Yosemite National Park
Address: East Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Region: United States > California > Yosemite National Park
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Ranked #16 of 23 Specialty lodging in Yosemite National Park

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