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Crane Flat Campground

Yosemite National Park

🏕️ CampgroundYosemite AreaCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (774)
Crane Flat Campground
🟢 13 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Wed Sep 9–Fri Sep 11
5 of the last 83 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 2h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 3 cancellations here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 151 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 9 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Crane Flat Campground in California has 13 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Sep 9–Fri Sep 11. 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
Wed Sep 9 – Fri Sep 112 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Crane Flat #213–Crane Flat #215 next to each othersites #105, #107-Double, #108-Double, #200-Double, #201-Double, #213, #214, #215, #220-Double, #226, #301-Double, #309, #316, #401, #403, #409, #412, #414, #416, #426, #434-Double, #439, #442, #502, #503-Double, #514, #521, #522, #526, #529, #533
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 Crane Flat #405 & Crane Flat #406 next to each othersites #120, #218, #221, #224-Double, #300, #302-Double, #405, #406, #415, #417, #418, #422, #423, #428, #432-Double, #436, #437, #443, #506, #516, #518, #519, #525, #527, #528, #531
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →sites #113, #119, #122, #225, #308, #408, #411-Double, #419, #421
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #502
Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →sites #227-Double, #413, #424, #438, #440, #513-Double, #517
Mon Sep 14 – Wed Sep 162 nightsbook these dates →sites #102, #512
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →👥 Crane Flat #430 & Crane Flat #431 next to each othersites #100, #209-Double, #219, #303, #305, #430, #431
Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 2h ago👥 Crane Flat #109 & Crane Flat #110 next to each othersites #109, #110, #204, #511

📷 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 #105 — Site 105 parking pad
Site Crane Flat #105 · Site 105 parking padNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #105 — Site 105 tent area
Site Crane Flat #105 · Site 105 tent areaNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #107-Double — Site 107 tent area
Site Crane Flat #107-Double · Site 107 tent areaNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #107-Double — Site 107 parking pad
Site Crane Flat #107-Double · Site 107 parking padNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #108-Double — Site 108 tent area
Site Crane Flat #108-Double · Site 108 tent areaNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #108-Double — Site 108 parking pad
Site Crane Flat #108-Double · Site 108 parking padNPS
Campsite Crane Flat #200-Double — Site 200 far view of site.
Site Crane Flat #200-Double · Site 200 far view of site.Eric Bissmeyer
Campsite Crane Flat #200-Double — Site 200 tent area
Site Crane Flat #200-Double · Site 200 tent areaNPS
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 #213 — Site 213 tent area.
Site Crane Flat #213 · Site 213 tent area.NPS
Campsite Crane Flat #213 — Site 213 parking pad.
Site Crane Flat #213 · Site 213 parking pad.NPS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger7.3 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America12.3 midirections →
⚡ Rivian Adventure Network13.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 32 openings at Crane Flat Campground over the last 30 days, on 31 separate days, most of them for stays 9–13 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 32 openings at Crane Flat Campground over the last 30 days, on 31 separate days, most of them for stays 9–13 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 774 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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