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Railroad Flat Campground

Merced River Recreation Management Area

🏕️ CampgroundYosemite AreaCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (22)
Railroad Flat Campground
🟢 21 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Thu Oct 8–Sat Oct 10
3 of the last 48 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 4h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 3 cancellations here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 14 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Railroad Flat Campground in California has 21 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Oct 8–Sat Oct 10. 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
Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 102 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 33m agosites #022
Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites #022, #025
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →sites #023, #027, #029
Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #025
Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #021, #026
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, #021–#023 next to each othersites #021, #022, #023, #026, #027, #029
Tue Oct 20 – Thu Oct 222 nightsbook these dates →sites #028
Sun Oct 25 – Wed Oct 283 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, #026–#029 next to each othersites #023, #026, #027, #028, #029

📷 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 #022 — A photo of Site 022 of Loop  at Railroad Flat Campground wit
Site #022 · A photo of Site 022 of Loop at Railroad Flat Campground witDavid Greenwood
Campsite #022 — Railroad Flat Camground—Site #22 March 2025
Site #022 · Railroad Flat Camground—Site #22 March 2025BLM David Greenwood
Campsite #025 — Railroad Flat Camground—Site #25
Site #025 · Railroad Flat Camground—Site #25BLM, David Greenwood
Campsite #025 — Railroad Flat Campground site 25 early Spring
Site #025 · Railroad Flat Campground site 25 early SpringDavid Greenwood
Campsite #023 — A photo of Site 023 of Loop  at Railroad Flat Campground wit
Site #023 · A photo of Site 023 of Loop at Railroad Flat Campground witDavid Greenwood
Campsite #023 — Railroad Flat Camp Site 23 March 2025
Site #023 · Railroad Flat Camp Site 23 March 2025BLM David Greenwood
Campsite #027 — Railroad Flat Campground Site 27 Spring Time
Site #027 · Railroad Flat Campground Site 27 Spring TimeDavid Greenwood
Campsite #027 — Railroad Flat Camground—Site #27
Site #027 · Railroad Flat Camground—Site #27BLM, David Greenwood
Campsite #029 — Railroad Flat Campground—Site # 29 Picnic table, fire ring,
Site #029 · Railroad Flat Campground—Site # 29 Picnic table, fire ring, BLM, David Greenwood
Campsite #029 — A photo of Site 029 of Loop  at Railroad Flat Campground wit
Site #029 · A photo of Site 029 of Loop at Railroad Flat Campground witDavid Greenwood
Campsite #021 — Railroad Flat Campground—Site # 21 Overview from above
Site #021 · Railroad Flat Campground—Site # 21 Overview from aboveBLM, David Greenwood
Campsite #021 — A photo of Site 021 of Loop  at Railroad Flat Campground wit
Site #021 · A photo of Site 021 of Loop at Railroad Flat Campground witDavid Greenwood
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 9.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger9.3 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America13.9 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.6 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 38 openings at Railroad Flat Campground over the last 30 days, on 29 separate days, most of them for stays 1–37 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

📍 ~266 mi from LA💵 $20/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆21 ratings
5★14
4★3
3★3
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.1/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
AT&T0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Railroad Flat Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Railroad Flat Campground?

Railroad 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 Railroad Flat Campground?

Campsite fees at Railroad Flat Campground run about $20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like Railroad 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 Railroad Flat Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 38 openings at Railroad Flat Campground over the last 30 days, on 29 separate days, most of them for stays 1–37 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 Railroad Flat Campground a good campground?

Railroad Flat Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 22 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Railroad Flat Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Railroad Flat Campground, Verizon rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 9 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Railroad Flat Campground located?

Railroad 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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