Dump stations are located in Yosemite Valley (Upper Pines Campground) or Tuolumne Meadows Campground (about 30 minutes away).  Tuolumne Meadows is seasonal and may not be open.

 

Grocery stores can be found at Crane Flat or Tuolumne Meadows (about 30 minutes away).  Tuolumne Meadows fuel station is seasonal and may not be open.

 

Showers can be found in Yosemite Valley at Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp.

 

Note: There is no fuel near the campground so, fill-up before you enter this area.   Closest fuel is at the Crane Flats intersection.

 

In addition to the small market at Crane Flat fuel station, there are two markets in Yosemite Valley.  They are, Curry Village and Yosemite Village.  The Yosemite Village Market is the larger of the two markets.

 

Most cell carriers do not have service from the campground.  A pay phone is available in the turnout across from the campground.

 

There is a variety of lodging in Yosemite National Park including The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge, Housekeeping, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, White Wolf Lodge, Wawona, and Curry Village.  Curry Village has canvas tent cabins.  Housekeeping is similar to Curry Village.  

 

WiFi is available for purchase at Yosemite Lodge and The Ahwahnee Lodge.  It's also available for free at Curry Village however, there are so many users the network seldom works.

 

Caution: Wherever you stay in Yosemite, watch out for the bears.  They can be found in every campground, every night.  Bears are very stealthy and can be just feet away without you knowing it.  Don't leave food out and don't leave food or gum in your car.  The gum smell attracts them and they will open your car like a can opener.

 

Roads:

Yosemite National Park is open all year however, some roads and campgrounds do close.  There are four entrances into the park.  Each entrance has a unique name.  They are, the South Entrance(on Wawona road and Highway 41), Arch Rock Entrance(highway 140 from the West), Big Oak Flat Entrance( From the West on highway 120), and the Tioga Pass Entrance (From the East on Highway 120).  Most roads in Yosemite are challenging for larger RV's.  The lanes are small, winding, and there are overhangs in spots.  The Tioga Pass entrance is the most difficult with a steep assent into the park followed by rough roads.  For RV's there are numerous pull-outs to allow traffic to pass.

 

Reservations:

Porcuping Flats does not require reservations.  The following information is provided for other campgrounds in the park.  Reservations are available on-line at www.reserveamerica.com or by calling (801) 559-4884 or (877) 444-6777.  Reservations sell out to the minute, six months ahead of your visiting month.  If you are going to use the online service, visit the web site first and creat an account.  Practice using the reservation system before the date that you actually need it.  Know what camp ground and site you want to reserve.  You are going to want to select and reserve your site as quickly as possible.  Reservations for campgrounds usually open up at 07:00 six months before the visit month.  Online reservations will sell out within 15 minutes so type quickly.  Visit the NPS.GOV website to see a schedule of "opening" reservation dates. 

 

Note:  TIOGA ROAD IS USUALLY CLOSED NOVEMBER THROUGH MAY.