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National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
The Wawona Horse Camp is located along the South Fork Merced River adjacent to historic Wawona. At an elevation of 4,000 feet (1,219 m), the camp is located in the southern end of the park, 27 miles and approximately 45 minutes from Yosemite Valley. The majestic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is just a short drive away and the Yosemite History Center is right next door where you can see some of the park’s oldest structures. Wawona offers a visitor center, hotel, and a market.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Wawona Horse Camp reservations are required from early to mid-April through early to mid-October. During the rest of the year the campground is closed. Campground reservations are available in blocks of one month at a time, up to five months in advance, on the 15th of each month at 7 am Pacific time.
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 feet (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. (Wawona can be rainy or snowy in any given winter storm.)
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Dump Station
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
The Wawona Horse Camp is located off of the Wawona Road. From the South Entrance drive 6 miles north on the Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41) and in Wawona turn right on Chilnualna Road. The camp is on Wawona District Cir. to the right. From Yosemite Valley, drive south 28 miles south (approximately 50 minutes) and in Wawona turn left onto Chilnualna Road, then right onto Wawona District Circle. You'll find the camp on the right.
Rates & Fees
Wawona Horse Campsites
Wawona Horse Campsite
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is open.Regulations Overview
<b>Pets:</b> Permitted; must be on a leash at all times. <b>Fires:</b> Wood and charcoal fires are permitted. <b>People per site:</b> A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite, <b>Vehicles per site:</b> A maximum of two vehicles are allowed per campsite. Additional parking may be available nearby. Contact the Campground Office directly for more details. <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
The Wawona Horse Campsites are not accessible. The nearby restroom is accessible via a paved sidewalk.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs and horse trailers are allowed. Maximum length for RVs are 35 feet in Horse Camp Site 1, and 30 feet in Horse Camp Site 2.
RV Maximum Length
30
Additional Information
Each campsite contains a <b>fire ring</b>, <b>picnic table</b>, a <b>food locker</b>, and is near a <b>bathroom with drinking water and a flushing toilet</b>. In the Wawona Horse Camp food lockers measure 45"(D)x33"(W)x18"(H). <b>Groceries:</b> Nearby (small grocery store in Wawona) <b>Dump Station:</b> Nearby (located in Wawona in summer only, on Forest Drive east of the Wawona Store) <b>Showers:</b> Yosemite Valley (Curry Village)
Trailer Maximum Length
35
ADA Information
The Wawona Horse Campsites are not accessible. The nearby restroom is accessible via a paved sidewalk.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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