Camping Near Yosemite National Park
0 mapped campsites and 2 overnight parking options within 45 miles · CA
Camp near Yosemite's granite cliffs and giant sequoias. Sites inside the park book months ahead — free dispersed camping in Stanislaus and Sierra National Forests just outside the boundary is the boondocker's secret.
No dispersed or public-land campsites are mapped here yet. Submit one you know.
Nearby overnight alternatives (not camping)
These are places where RVers commonly park overnight with permission. They are not campsites — no chairs, no slide-outs, no fires.
Highway rest areas (1)
State-operated rest areas. Overnight rules are set by each state DOT and change — confirm posted signage on arrival.
Retailer & business overnight parking (1)
Store lots, casinos, and other businesses where overnight parking is permission-based. Always ask the manager and follow posted signs — this is parking, not camping.
Plan this stop
Save spots, check rig fit, and build a route around Yosemite National Park.
Camping near Yosemite National Park: common questions
- Is there free camping near Yosemite National Park?
- Boondock Finder maps 0 dispersed and public-land campsites within 45 miles of Yosemite National Park. Most sit on surrounding national forest or BLM land, where dispersed camping is generally free with a 14-day stay limit. Always check current fire restrictions and closures with the managing agency before you go.
- Can I sleep in the parking lots listed on this page?
- Store lots, truck stops, and rest areas appear in a separate "overnight alternatives" section because they are parking, not camping. Overnight stays there are permission-based, vary by location, and never allow chairs, slide-outs, or fires.
- Where can I dump tanks near Yosemite National Park?
- Dump stations near Yosemite National Park are listed on the Boondock Finder dump-station map, which shows fees, potable water, and customer-only restrictions.