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National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
White Wolf Campground is located off the Tioga Road between Tuolumne Meadows and Crane Flat, approximately an hour from Yosemite Valley at 8,000 feet (2,400 m). The campground is tucked into the forest about a mile from Tioga Road near White Wolf Lodge. Trailheads nearby lead to Lukens and Harden Lakes and the area is popular for those accessing other wilderness destinations. Minimal services may be available at White Wolf Lodge (if open). There are no other visitor services close to the campground.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
White Wolf Campground typically opens sometime mid-July and closes sometime in September (exact dates vary). The opening date for White Wolf Campground varies depending on the opening of the Tioga Road and related seasonal facility and road work. When open, reservations are required. White Wolf Campground will not open in 2024.
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
Amphitheater
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
White Wolf Campground is located off the Tioga Road 24 miles west from Tioga Pass, the park’s east entrance (45 minutes). From Yosemite Valley, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 31 miles (approximately 1 hour). From Hwy. 120 west/Big Oak Flat Road, take the Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road 31 miles (35 minutes). You’ll find the campground north of the Tioga Road.
Rates & Fees
White Wolf Campground Fee - All Sites
White Wolf Campground Fee - Standard Sites (RV or Tent) and Tent Only Sites. Fee is normally $36, but temporarily lowered to $28 in 2025.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Wood and charcoal fires are permitted when the campground is in use/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 motor vehicles are allowed per campsite. All vehicles must be parked on a parking pad. Trailers don't count against the vehicle limit as long as they fit on the parking pad. Additional parking may be available near the campground for no additional charge. 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
There are two designated accessible sites in this campground.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
White Wolf Campground: 74 sites with space for tents, RVs up to 27 feet, and trailers up to 24 feet. Not every site can accommodate equipment of these lengths. Be sure to read the site details when making a reservation on recreation.gov to ensure your equipment will fit into the site you're reserving.
RV Maximum Length
27
Additional Information
Each campsite contains a <b>fire ring</b>, <b>picnic table</b>, and a <b>food locker</b> and is near a bathroom with <b>drinking water and flushing toilets</b>. In White Wolf Campground food lockers measure 35"(D)x43"(W)x28"(H). <b>Groceries:</b> Yosemite Valley (Yosemite Village Store; Curry Village Store; Yosemite Valley Lodge Store) and small grocery store at Crane Flat <b>Showers:</b> Yosemite Valley (Curry Village) <b>Dump Station:</b> Available in summer only near Tuolumne Meadows Campground and all year in Yosemite Valley (in Upper Pines Campground).
Trailer Maximum Length
24
ADA Information
There are two designated accessible sites in this campground.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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