Little Yosemite Valley Campground
Little Yosemite Valley Campground
Little Yosemite Valley Campground is a hike-in backcountry campsite located approximately 4 miles from Yosemite Valley, situated along the Merced River at 6,150 feet elevation.
The minimally developed campground features communal food lockers for bear safety, a composting toilet, and two communal campfire rings, though potable water is not available—river water must be treated before use.
A wilderness permit is required to camp here, and the campground is most popular as a staging point for Half Dome hikers, with access to nearby trails toward Clouds Rest and High Sierra Camps.
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