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Wawona Campground

Yosemite National Park

🏕️ CampgroundYosemite AreaCalifornia⭐ 4.4 (1137)
Wawona Campground
🟢 18 open windows as of Oct 8 — soonest Wed Oct 21–Fri Oct 23
8 of the last 227 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 6h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🆕 Just opened — our latest scan caught 4 cancellations here, marked below
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 98 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 4d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 12 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Wawona Campground in California has 18 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Oct 21–Fri Oct 23. 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 Oct 21 – Fri Oct 232 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Group Camp
Tue Oct 27 – Fri Oct 303 nightsbook these dates →🆕 just openedopened 2h agosites #024
Sun Nov 1 – Wed Nov 43 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #Group Camp
Sun Nov 1 – Tue Nov 32 nightsbook these dates →sites #030
Tue Nov 3 – Fri Nov 63 nightsbook these dates →sites #021
Tue Nov 3 – Thu Nov 52 nightsbook these dates →sites #028
Sun Nov 8 – Tue Nov 102 nightsbook these dates →sites #028
Mon Nov 9 – Wed Nov 112 nightsbook these dates →sites #027

📷 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 A #Group Camp — The 2nd of three parking pads.
Site A #Group Camp · The 2nd of three parking pads.NPS
Campsite A #Group Camp — Food lockers, fire ring and picnic tables
Site A #Group Camp · Food lockers, fire ring and picnic tablesNPS
Campsite A  #024 — Parallel parking on dirt and gravel
Site A #024 · Parallel parking on dirt and gravelNPS
Campsite A  #024 — Food locker, picnic table, and fire ring
Site A #024 · Food locker, picnic table, and fire ringNPS
Campsite A  #030 — Food locker, Picnic table, and Fire Ring
Site A #030 · Food locker, Picnic table, and Fire RingNPS
Campsite A  #030 — A gravel parking area is at the base of a grassy hill. 2 bla
Site A #030 · A gravel parking area is at the base of a grassy hill. 2 blaNPS
Campsite A  #021 — Food locker, picnic table, and fire ring
Site A #021 · Food locker, picnic table, and fire ringNPS
Campsite A  #021 — Parallel parking on dirt and gravel
Site A #021 · Parallel parking on dirt and gravelNPS
Campsite A  #028 — Grassy hillside with gravel parking area at the bottom of it
Site A #028 · Grassy hillside with gravel parking area at the bottom of itNPS
Campsite A  #028 — Gravel parking area in front of a hill side with campsites.
Site A #028 · Gravel parking area in front of a hill side with campsites. NPS
Campsite A  #027 — No sleeping on vehicle ( ie rooftop tents)
Site A #027 · No sleeping on vehicle ( ie rooftop tents)NPS
Campsite A  #027 — Food locker, picnic table, and fire ring
Site A #027 · Food locker, picnic table, and fire ringNPS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.0 mi away (straight line).

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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 40 openings at Wawona Campground over the last 30 days, on 29 separate days, most of them for stays 5–34 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

📍 ~256 mi from LA💵 $28–$75/nightGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricRv NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆1,135 ratings
5★747
4★231
3★92
2★40
1★25
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.7/4
AT&T0.5/4
T-Mobile0.3/4
Sprint retired1.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Wawona Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Wawona Campground?

Wawona 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 Wawona Campground?

Campsite fees at Wawona Campground run about $28–$75/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like Wawona 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 Wawona Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 40 openings at Wawona Campground over the last 30 days, on 29 separate days, most of them for stays 5–34 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 Wawona Campground a good campground?

Wawona Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 1,137 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Wawona Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Wawona Campground, Verizon rates highest at 2.7 out of 5 from 342 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Wawona Campground located?

Wawona 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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