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Crane Flat Campground

Yosemite National Park

🏕️ CampgroundYosemite AreaCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (745)
Crane Flat Campground
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27
5 of the last 51 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Crane Flat Campground in California has 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 24–Thu Aug 27. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 24 – Thu Aug 273 nightsbook these dates →👥 Crane Flat #408 & Crane Flat #409 next to each othersites #201-Double, #222, #302-Double, #408, #409, #417, #423, #426, #443, #501, #522, #525
Mon Aug 24 – Wed Aug 262 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites #213, #445, #508, #526
Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nightsbook these dates →sites #103, #214, #425, #505, #511
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →sites #100, #205, #216, #424
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →👥 Crane Flat #104 & Crane Flat #105 next to each othersites #104, #105, #109, #118, #217, #308, #440, #441, #504, #528, #534
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 Crane Flat #113 & Crane Flat #114 next to each othersites #113, #114, #117, #305, #310, #316, #411-Double, #415, #429, #434-Double, #438, #439, #503-Double, #506, #513-Double
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites #111, #115, #122, #203, #208, #221, #223, #225, #300, #311, #313, #421
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #120, #309, #444, #500, #532

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Crane Flat #201-Double — Site 201 parking pad from road.
Site Crane Flat #201-Double · Site 201 parking pad from road.NPS
Campsite Crane Flat #201-Double — Site 201 parking pad
Site Crane Flat #201-Double · Site 201 parking padNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #222 — Site 222 parking pad.
Site Crane Flat #222 · Site 222 parking pad.NPS
Campsite Crane Flat #222 — Site 222 tent area.
Site Crane Flat #222 · Site 222 tent area.NPS
Campsite Crane Flat #302-Double — Site 302 tent area.
Site Crane Flat #302-Double · Site 302 tent area.NPS
Campsite Crane Flat #302-Double — Site 302 parking pad.
Site Crane Flat #302-Double · Site 302 parking pad.NPS
Campsite Crane Flat #408 — Site 408 Parking pad
Site Crane Flat #408 · Site 408 Parking padNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #408 — Site 408 Tent area
Site Crane Flat #408 · Site 408 Tent areaNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #409 — Site 409 Tent area
Site Crane Flat #409 · Site 409 Tent areaNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #409 — Site 409 Stairs
Site Crane Flat #409 · Site 409 StairsNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #417 — Site 417 Parking pad
Site Crane Flat #417 · Site 417 Parking padNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #417 — Site 417 Tent area
Site Crane Flat #417 · Site 417 Tent areaNPS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.3 mi away.

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 35 openings at Crane Flat Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 6–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~272 mi from LA💵 $36–$60/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only NonelectricWalk To🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆745 ratings
5★491
4★156
3★48
2★24
1★26
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.6/4
AT&T0.4/4
T-Mobile0.3/4
Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Crane Flat Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Crane Flat Campground?

Crane Flat Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Crane Flat Campground?

Campsite fees at Crane Flat Campground run about $36–$60/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Crane Flat Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Crane Flat Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Crane Flat Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 35 openings at Crane Flat Campground over the last 30 days, on 28 separate days, most of them for stays 6–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Crane Flat Campground a good campground?

Crane Flat Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 745 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Crane Flat Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Crane Flat Campground, Verizon rates highest at 1.6 out of 5 from 234 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Crane Flat Campground located?

Crane Flat Campground is located in Yosemite Area, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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