Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10346420
When Tuolumne Horse Campsites reopens
Tuolumne Horse Campsites's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
39
Only 39 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026 · of 4 monitored sites
Of the 40 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026): 15 open for online reservation · 10 reserved · 15 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
62.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 15 of 40 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026Not open online62.5%
Open site-nights15 / 40
Reserved (of online inventory)10 / 25
Weekday openings8
Weekend openings7
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 8 fall on weekdays and 7 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 15 of 40 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 4 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| HORSE #4 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | 8 |
| HORSE #1 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | 5 |
| HORSE #2 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | 1 |
| HORSE #3 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | 1 |
The 4 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
15 open site-nights across 4 sites at Tuolumne Horse Campsites, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site HORSE #4 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY).
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 27 ft. 4 sites take 25 ft.
All 4 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORSE #4 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | 27 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| HORSE #1 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | 27 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| HORSE #2 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | 27 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| HORSE #3 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY) | 27 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
About Tuolumne Horse Campsites
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.
4 monitored sitesRVs up to 27 ftNo hookups4 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
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.
Po Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389209-372-4025
BackpackingCampingEvening ProgramsFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsPhotographyRock ClimbingScenic DriveStar GazingSwimmingWildernessWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
Reservations for Tuolumne Horse Campsites are made through Recreation.gov. 15 of 40 tracked site-nights are currently open (37.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 39 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
Campsite Sniper detected 39 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site HORSE #4 (HORSES ARE MANDATORY). Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Tuolumne Horse Campsites fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 27 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
September 2026, with 15 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 40.
When is the next open date at Tuolumne Horse Campsites?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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