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National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Camp 4 is located in Yosemite Valley near the base of granite cliffs close to Yosemite Falls. Yosemite Valley is centrally located in the park and boasts some of Yosemite’s most iconic features. This campground is located at 4,000 feet (1,200 m) elevation and can be accessed from all park roads. Camp 4 is within biking and walking distance of many services in Yosemite Valley and is located near the free shuttle route. There are food and grocery services nearby at Yosemite Valley Lodge and Yosemite Village.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Camp 4 is open all year. Sites are shared, with up to 6 people per site. From sometime in April through October, reservations are required (available one week in advance). From November to sometime in April, the campground is open on a first-come, first-served basis and visitors self-register for a site upon arrival. A ranger may be onsite to help register campers. Space is available on a per-person basis and you can register/reserve for up to the maximum stay limit.
Weather
Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of its precipitation between October and May (and over 75% between November and March). Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May. (The Valley can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
From Hwy. 140/Arch Rock Entrance, continue driving west on the El Portal Road 8 miles to Yosemite Valley. From Hwy. 41/South Entrance drive 33 miles north (approximately 1 hour) on the Wawona Road to Yosemite Valley. From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Entrance, drive 23 miles (approximately 45 minutes) on the Big Oak Flat Road to Yosemite Valley. From Hwy. 120 east/Tioga Pass, the Valley is approximately a two-hour drive. In the Valley follow Southside Drive and signs for Yosemite Valley Lodge and Camp 4.
Rates & Fees
Camping Fee
Fee is per person, per night. Space is assigned per person in shared campsites (six people per site)..
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Wood fires are permitted all year, however, from May through September, campfires in Yosemite Valley are only allowed between 5 pm and 10 pm (campfires are allowed at any time from October through April). Charcoal fires are allowed at any time.Regulations Overview
<b>Pets:</b> Not permitted <b>Fires:</b> Wood fires are permitted all year, however, from May through September, campfires in Yosemite Valley are only allowed between 5 pm and 10 pm (campfires are allowed at any time from October through April). Charcoal fires are allowed at any time. Air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive individuals at night. <b>People per site:</b> A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite. <b>You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite's bears.</b> Learn more about <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/bears.htm">bears</a>, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/bears.htm">proper food storage</a>, and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/lockers.htm">food lockers</a>.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Camp 4 has two accessible sites. Accessible parking is nearby and an accessible path leads to the two campsites. The restrooms are accessible.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
Camp 4 has 61 tent-only sites. No RV or trailer sites available.
RV Maximum Length
0
Additional Information
Parking is available adjacent to the campground (it's a very short walk to the campsites). A parking permit is required from spring through fall. You will receive a free parking permit upon registering. Each campsite contains a <b>fire pit</b> (no grill), <b>picnic table</b>, and <b>four shared food lockers</b> [35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H)], and is near a <b>bathroom with drinking water and flushing toilets</b>. <b>Groceries:</b> Nearby (Yosemite Valley Lodge and Yosemite Village) <b>Pets:</b> Not permitted
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Camp 4 has two accessible sites. Accessible parking is nearby and an accessible path leads to the two campsites. The restrooms are accessible. The remainder of Camp 4 has rough dirt access routes leading to many level sites.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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