Openings · last 7 days
771
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 771 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232448
When Tuolumne Meadows Campground reopens
Tuolumne Meadows Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1,229
Openings · last 90 days
1,239
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 307 of 1,239 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (24.8%), with Monday (170) and Tuesday (169) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 06:00 and 13:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 531 of 1,239 detected openings (42.9%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–14 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| F | 14 | 1.1% |
| B018 | 12 | 1.0% |
| C055 | 12 | 1.0% |
| A038 | 12 | 1.0% |
| A041 | 12 | 1.0% |
Site F had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 14. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 284 monitored sites
Of the 2,600 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 387 open for online reservation · 2,106 reserved · 63 closed · 44 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
85.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 387 of 2,600 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online85.1%
Open site-nights387 / 2,600
Reserved (of online inventory)2,106 / 2,493
Weekday openings314
Weekend openings73
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 314 fall on weekdays and 73 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 387 of 2,600 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 284 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 |
|---|---|
| B | 6 |
| H041 | 6 |
| A038 | 5 |
| B031 | 5 |
| C018 | 5 |
The 5 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 dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
387 open site-nights across 163 sites at Tuolumne Meadows Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 100 2-night, 49 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 19 at site B.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 23 sites take 25 ft, 10 sites take 35 ft.
Showing 60 of 163 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 18 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| H041 | 18 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| A038 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| B031 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C018 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C021 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C044 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C055 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C077 - Double | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| E017 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| E018 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| F | 18 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| F006 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| H019 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| H026 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| H039 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| A | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| A037 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C011 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C035 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| C049 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24 |
| C061 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C065 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| D005 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| D014 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| E004 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| E008 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| E013 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| F002 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| G006 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| H018 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| H022 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| H040 | 18 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| A016 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| A029 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24 |
| A043 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| A044 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| B018 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| B024 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| C010 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25 |
| C015 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| C028 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| C029 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C031 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| C038 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24 |
| C041 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| C054 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| C068 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C083 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| C086 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| D | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| D007 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24 |
| D011 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| E002 | 16 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| E015 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24 |
| E016 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24 |
| F010 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24 |
| G013 - Double | 18 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| G015 | 18 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
About Tuolumne Meadows Campground
Overview
Tuolumne Meadows Campground recently had a complete overhaul and rehabilitation of the campsites. Please be mindful of young plants and shrubs by keeping all wheels on parking pads and camping equipment within established campsites. Thank you!
Tuolumne Meadows Campground is located 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 five miles from the Tioga Pass Entrance Station. 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
This large, popular campground contains family, horse and group camp sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a 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
Yosemite Valley, an awe-inspiring landscape containing many of the famous features for which Yosemite National Park is known, is 55 miles and two hours from Tuolumne Meadows. Hiking trails and bike paths are abundant in the valley. Rafting the Merced River is a fun way to cool down on a summer day when water levels are sufficient. Yosemite Valley also offers numerous guided bus tours, educational programs, museums, ranger-led activities, and an art center with workshops.
Glacier Point is an hour from Yosemite Valley, with sweeping views of both Yosemite and Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and Clouds Rest, among other notable landmarks.
A visit to Wawona and the Pioneer Yosemite History Center is like stepping back in time.
284 monitored sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups78 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 30
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 is located 5 miles from the Tioga Pass Entrance station (Hwy 120 from the east), and is 55 miles (2 hours) from Yosemite Valley. OVERFLOW PARKING: Many sites in Tuolumne Meadows Campground can only accommodate one single vehicle. There is overflow parking available at the Parson's Lodge Trailhead Parking as well as the parking lot directly West of the Tuolumne Meadows Grill and Store (the old gas station lot). Limited parking is also available on the side of the Soda Springs Road past Lembert Dome Trailhead parking. Lembert Dome Parking lot is NOT available for overnight parking.
Po Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389209-372-4025 OR 209-372-8502
BackpackingCampingEvening ProgramsFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsPhotographyRock ClimbingScenic DriveStar GazingSwimmingWildernessWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232448 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232448 · Tuolumne Meadows Campground · Yosemite National Park CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
Reservations for Tuolumne Meadows Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 85.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 387 of 2,600 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1,239 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 Meadows Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 771 site-date openings at Tuolumne Meadows Campground in the last 7 days, 1,229 over 30 days and 1,239 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 307 of 1,239 (24.8%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
49 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 19 at site B. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Tuolumne Meadows Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
10 of the 284 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
September 2026, with 387 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 2,600.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-14 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Tuolumne Meadows Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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