Redwood camping in Yosemite

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Camping in Yosemite’s redwoods means pitching your tent beneath ancient giants, where the forest muffles the noise and light of the outside world. With over 3,800 tent-camping spots tucked among towering trunks and fern-filled gullies, you’ll find sites along streams, near big meadows, and deep in the shade. Many allow pets, have toilets, and let you build a campfire—just check local rules first. Wake up early, and you might spot mule deer wandering the paths. Trails wind right from camp, leading to swimming holes and old logging routes perfect for hiking or horseback riding. If you want a true Yosemite experience, set up your tent here and let the redwoods do the rest.

Top-rated campgrounds near Yosemite

Sierra National Forest

1. Sierra National Forest

92%
(176)
1360 sites · Big Creek, California
“Secret Yosemite” offers scenic beauty, rugged forests, and outdoor recreation with smaller crowds.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Stanislaus National Forest

2. Stanislaus National Forest

93%
(173)
1530 sites · Strawberry, California
An extensive network of lakes, rivers, streams, and trails delight at this Yosemite neighbor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Yosemite National Park

3. Yosemite National Park

97%
(1680)
1526 sites · Yosemite Valley, California
Pros know Yosemite camping is either a feat of advanced planning or a willingness to wing it.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

4. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

92%
(69)
868 sites · Mono City, California
Explore the largest national forest in the lower 48 with trails, fishing spots and hot springs.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Camping in Yosemite’s redwoods means pitching your tent beneath ancient giants, where the forest muffles the noise and light of the outside world. With over 3,800 tent-camping spots tucked among towering trunks and fern-filled gullies, you’ll find sites along streams, near big meadows, and deep in the shade. Many allow pets, have toilets, and let you build a campfire—just check local rules first. Wake up early, and you might spot mule deer wandering the paths. Trails wind right from camp, leading to swimming holes and old logging routes perfect for hiking or horseback riding. If you want a true Yosemite experience, set up your tent here and let the redwoods do the rest.

Top-rated campgrounds near Yosemite

Sierra National Forest

1. Sierra National Forest

92%
(176)
1360 sites · Big Creek, California
“Secret Yosemite” offers scenic beauty, rugged forests, and outdoor recreation with smaller crowds.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Stanislaus National Forest

2. Stanislaus National Forest

93%
(173)
1530 sites · Strawberry, California
An extensive network of lakes, rivers, streams, and trails delight at this Yosemite neighbor.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Yosemite National Park

3. Yosemite National Park

97%
(1680)
1526 sites · Yosemite Valley, California
Pros know Yosemite camping is either a feat of advanced planning or a willingness to wing it.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

4. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

92%
(69)
868 sites · Mono City, California
Explore the largest national forest in the lower 48 with trails, fishing spots and hot springs.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
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