YOSEMITE, CA
Camp 4
Camp 4 operates on a reservable first-come, first-served model with arrival dates released one week in advance at 7AM PDT, making it accessible without a park permit and open to tent campers seeking Yosemite National Park accommodations.
All 62 tent-only sites at Camp 4 are shared campsites, with up to six people (including children ages 3 and older) assigned to each location and all amenities held in common—an arrangement that works well for solo travelers and small groups but poses challenges for large parties wanting exclusive site use.
Situated in Yosemite Valley at 4,000 feet elevation, Camp 4 sits in the heart of the park's most iconic landscape, surrounded by the dramatic granite formations and waterfalls that define the Sierra Nevada region.
Those unable to secure Camp 4 dates can explore other Yosemite National Park options like Lower Pines Campground, North Pines Campground, or Tuolumne Meadows Campground, each offering different accessibility and reservation windows throughout the year.
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Common Questions
What campers most often want to know about Camp 4.
Do I need a permit to camp at Camp 4?
No permit is required to camp at Camp 4. You only need to make a reservation through the standard Recreation.gov booking system.
What should I know about Camp 4's shared-site setup?
Camp 4 is a shared-site campground where six individuals (including children 3 and older) are assigned to each campsite, and all site amenities are shared. This means you may be camping alongside strangers and cannot reserve an entire site for your group alone.
What type of camping is allowed at Camp 4?
Camp 4 is a tent-only campground with 62 tent sites. RVs and other vehicles are not accommodated.
Where is Camp 4 located?
Camp 4 is located in Yosemite National Park in the heart of Yosemite Valley in California's Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.