Tuolumne Horse Campsites

PO BOX 577
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Notice

This campground is closed for the winter season.

Oct 23, 2026 – May 1, 2027

Estimated location

No source publishes exact coordinates for Tuolumne Horse Campsites. Its map marker is estimated from the surrounding area and can be miles from the actual site — don't navigate to it. Its official page may have the detail needed to find it on the ground.

Overview

Tuolumne Meadows Campground standard and Group site reservations are located here: Tuolumne Meadows Campground, Yosemite National Park - Recreation.gov

Tuolumne Horse Campsites will open on July 1. Reservations for the additional dates July 1-14 will release June 20 at 7AM PST.

Tuolumne Meadows Horse Campsites are located within Tuolumne Meadows Campground in breathtaking Yosemite National Park in Central California's rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain Range at an elevation of 8,600 feet. The site is situated along the scenic Tioga Road just eight miles from the Tioga Pass Entrance Station and 55 miles from Yosemite Valley. Within Yosemite, visitors can gaze upon waterfalls, sheer granite cliffs, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, vast wilderness areas, and so much more.

Reservation Tips! Campsites in Yosemite are extremely popular and typically sell out in minutes. Login to your account or create a new account before the 7:00 a.m. (PST) release time. You may only add reservations to your cart and proceed with your reservation if you are logged into your account. The recreation.gov call center does NOT have access to additional sites or additional information beyond what is published on recreation.gov.

Recreation

Popular activities in the area include hiking, rock climbing, backpacking and fishing. The 4.8-mile roundtrip trail to Elizabeth Lake begins in the campground and climbs to a glacier-carved lake at the base of Unicorn Peak.

Other trails in Tuolumne Meadows include Soda Springs and Parsons Lodge, Lyell Canyon via the John Muir Trail, Cathedral Lakes, Mono Pass, and Glen Aulin. Nearby Tenaya Lake is a magnificent spot for picnicking, swimming and canoeing.

Facilities

Tuolumne Horse Campsites accommodate only those with horses or other stock animals. Reservations are required.

Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and food storage lockers. Flush toilets, drinking water, and an amphitheater are provided. Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center is within walking distance, as is a general store.

Natural Features

Tuolumne Meadows embodies the high-country of the Sierra Nevada, with its broad sub-alpine meadows and granite domes and peaks. The gentle Tuolumne River, Lyell Fork, and Dana Fork flow through the vast, colorful meadows bursting with seasonal wildflowers. The meadows are surrounded by stands of Western White pine, Mountain hemlock, and Lodgepole pine.

Nearby Attractions

Tuolumne Horse Campsites accommodate only those with horses or other stock animals. Reservations are required.

Campsites have a picnic table, fire ring, and a food storage locker. Flush toilets, drinking water, and an amphitheater are provided. Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center is within walking distance, as is a general store.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations always incur a $10 fee. Within 48 hours of the arrival date, cancellations will also incur the first night's camping fee. No shows will be charged $20 and the first night of camping.

Camp site features

Across 4 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 4 sites
Pets allowed: all 4 sites
Longest RV: 27 ft
Largest party: 6 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 7.4 mi · North Pines Campground

Nearest water fill: 22.7 mi

Directions

Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, Highway 120 east from Manteca or west from Lee Vining (State Route 395) into Yosemite National Park. Tuolumne Meadows Campground and Horse sites are located 5 miles from the Tioga Pass Entrance station (Hwy 120 from the east) and is 55 miles (2 hours) from Yosemite Valley.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

3 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

Tom J

Loop:Horse

Site:

Reviewed 4 months ago

Overall, a great experience but campsite would benefit from some upgrades. 1. Entry-gate to camp has been damaged for a decade… please repair. 2. Paved and Level sites would be helpful for longer horse rigs 3. Horse corrals (pipe fencing) at each site would help contain livestock better. Otherwise, the trails and other amenities at Tuolumne Meadows are very good. We appreciate being able to do horse activities in the park. Thank you.

Robin R

Loop:Horse

Site:

Reviewed a year ago

The campground is beautiful and the new bear boxes are greatly appreciated! Also appreciated were the newly designed camp fire rings...no smoke! Having spigots with actual threads on them was a long overdue fix, and a very welcome one. Had a lovely time with horses and friends enjoying the beauty that is Yosemite. Can't wait to go back. While I didn't do the Young Lakes ride this trip, if you have a horse that knows how to handle himself on rocks, Young Lakes is my fave ride up there. For an easy ride to acclimate you and your horse, Elizabeth Lake is gorgeous and not far from camp...usually a first day warm up ride for me. I have over 20 years of enjoying the horse camps in Yosemite...I hope to continue to do so....

scott j

Loop:Horse

Site:

Reviewed a year ago

The horse camp sites were a little over grown, but I don't think my horses cared.

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