Can you reserve a site at Camp 4?

Yes, Camp 4 is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Camp 4 have?

68 sites in total, of which 62 can be booked.

Are campfires allowed at Camp 4?

Campfires are allowed at Camp 4. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camp 4, California — 62 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Camp 4 has returned to reservations. Arrival dates are released one week in advance at 7AM PDT.

Camp 4 is a shared site campground, which means six individuals (including children 3 and older) are assigned to each site and all site amenities are shared. As such, this campground is challenging for large groups who all want to camp together.

Camp 4 is located in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The site is situated in the heart of Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known.

Recreation

Yosemite's trails, cliffs, roads and rivers provide endless recreational activities. Hiking, biking, rock climbing, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, auto touring, cross-country skiing and photography are all very popular activities within the park. Hiking trails range from the easy paved, two-mile roundtrip walk to Mirror Lake/Meadow, to the grueling but rewarding 14 to 16 mile trek to Half Dome (permit required). Rafting the Merced River is a fun way to cool down on a summer day when water levels are sufficient. Yosemite Valley also offers numerous guided bus tours, educational programs, museums, ranger-led activities and an art center with workshops.

Facilities

Camp 4 is a shared site campground, which means six individuals (including children 3 and older) are assigned to each site. The campground has a total of 61 sites (only 25 open in winter) which accommodate tents only. Since Camp 4 is a walk-in campground, no vehicles are allowed to enter the campground. You may not sleep in any type of vehicle in the Camp 4 parking lot, including vans.

Each site has picnic tables, food storage lockers and fire rings that are shared by all occupants of that site. Restrooms and drinking water are located in the center of the campground. Tent areas are mostly level and most sites have shade. Due to the close proximity of sites and its shared nature, Camp 4 is not considered a quiet campground. Other than Service Animals, pets are not allowed at Camp 4.

Parking is available adjacent to the campground (approximately 100-300 yards away). A parking permit is required from spring through fall. You will receive a free parking permit upon check-in.

Natural Features

Yosemite Valley is forested with a diverse mix of California black oak, ponderosa pine, incense-cedar, white fir, and white-leaf manzanita, which offers a pleasant combination of sun and shade. Through the trees, Yosemite's telltale granite cliffs peek through, and the gentle, refreshing Merced River flows nearby.

Lottery Information

The Camp 4 lottery has ended for the 2022 season. Sites at Camp 4 will be available for per-person reservation beginning Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific time.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (209) 372-8502.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made 48 hours or more in advance of arrival date will incur a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 48 hours of arrival date will also lose the first night's camping fee.

Change Policy: Only two changes may be made to each reservation.

No Show Policy: Reservation holders have until 8:30 a.m. the day following their arrival date to check-in or their camping reservation will become void. Campers should call (209) 372-8502 if they know they will be late. The maximum fee for no shows is $20 and loss of the first night’s camping fee.

The facts

62 bookable sites
68 sites in total, including non-bookable
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: A, Camp 4

Site types

62 Tent Only Nonelectric
6 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

68 campsites at Camp 4

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
10	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
11	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
12	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
13	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
14	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
15	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
16	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
17	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
18	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
19	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
2	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
20	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
21	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
22	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
23	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
24	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
25	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
26	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
27	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
28	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
29	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
3	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
30	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
31	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
32	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
33	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
34	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
35	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
36	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
4	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
5	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
6	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
7	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
8	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
9	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
Camp 4	—	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
37	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
38	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
39	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
40	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
41	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
42	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
43	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
44	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
45	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
46	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
47	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
48	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
49	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
50	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
51	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
52	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
53	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
54	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
55	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
56	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
57	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
58	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
59	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
60	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
61	A	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	—	—	6
Scan and Pay 1	Camp 4	Management	—	—	—	1
Scan and Pay 2	Camp 4	Management	—	—	—	2
Scan and Pay 3	Camp 4	Management	—	—	—	3
Scan and Pay 4	Camp 4	Management	—	—	—	4
Scan and Pay 5	Camp 4	Management	—	—	—	5
Scan and Pay 6	Camp 4	Management	—	—	—	6

Getting there

Upon entering Yosemite Valley, turn left onto Sentinel Drive, then left onto Northside Drive. Camp 4 will be on your right after approximately 1.25 miles.

37.74143, -119.60336 · 37°44'29.1"N 119°36'12.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	51	57	63	71	81	89	89	83	71	56	46
Low °F	29	30	34	38	45	51	57	57	51	41	33	28
Precip in	7.0	6.5	5.5	3.2	1.9	0.5	0.3	0.2	0.4	1.6	4.0	5.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Recreation Fee: $10.00 per person, per night. No Show Policy: Reservation holders have until 8:30 a.m. the day following their arrival date to check-in or their camping reservation will become void. Campers should call (209) 372-8502 if they know they will be late. The maximum fee for no shows is $20 and loss of the first night’s camping fee. Discounts: Individual campers who are eligible for either the America the Beautiful Senior or Access passes are entitled to a 50% discount for the cardholder only. Discount pass must be presented at check-in or discount will be revoked and you will be required to pay the difference.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Camp 4

Can you reserve a site at Camp 4?: Yes, Camp 4 is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Camp 4 have?: 68 sites in total, of which 62 can be booked.
Are campfires allowed at Camp 4?: Campfires are allowed at Camp 4. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Camp 4

Lower Pines Campground 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Pines Campground 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Pines Campground 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Half Dome Permits 4.2 mi · Permit · we watch it
Porcupine Flat Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bridalveil Creek Campground 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Yosemite Creek Campground 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tamarack Flat Campground 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
White Wolf Campground 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wawona Campground 12.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crane Flat Campground 13.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Yosemite Valley Welcome Center 1.1 mi · Visitor Center

Contact

Phone 209-372-8502
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-22.

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