Tioga Lake Campground | Outdoor Project

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Plan In onX Backcountry

Open Year-round

No

Reservations possible?

No

RV Hookups

No

Potable water

No

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Tioga Lake Campground is a first come, first serve small campground beside the high elevation Tioga Lake just outside of the Yosemite National Park eastern entrance gate.

The campground is basic, with 12 sites. Parking is in pull-in spots around the center road, and campers walk from the parking area to their sites. Sites 6-8 sit beside the lake. The campground host has firewood bundles available for sale. One double vault toilet serves the campground - there are no showers and no running water available at the campground.

Reservations are not available, and the campground is often full during the tourist season.

The Forest Service has a 14 day limit on stays.

Highway 120 closes with the first snow each winter and stays close until conditions warm up again.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Summer

Fall

Congestion

Frequently full

Parking Pass

Camping fee

Open from

May 15 to November 12

Price per night (basic site)

24.00 $ (20.15 €)

Pros

Scenic location.

Cons

Closes seasonally. No showers.

Pets allowed

Allowed with Restrictions

Managed by

Forest Service

Features

ADA accessible

Vault toilet

Firewood for sale

Big vistas

Picnic tables

Near lake or river

Access

Vehicle

Total number of sites

12

Lodging type

Yurt

Maximum trailer length

15.00 ft (4.57 m)

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