About this campground
The Mariposa Grove, near Yosemite's South Entrance, contains about 500 mature giant sequoias, which are among the largest living things on Earth. The Mariposa Grove is a popular destination, drawing hundreds of visitors each day who meander along the pathways among some of the largest trees in the world. Bus parking reservations are required for all commercial and non commercial operators with vehicles over 21 feet in length arriving at the Mariposa Grove. The reservation must be obtained by the transportation operator or the tour company. Individual (private) vehicles do not require a reservation and may park in the Mariposa Grove Day Use Parking area.
Getting there
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, Highway 120 east from Manteca, or Highway 120 west from Lee Vining into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Mariposa Grove.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Goat Meadow Trailhead & Snow PlaySierra National Forest2 mi
- SUMMERDALE CAMPGROUNDSierra National Forest2 mi
- Lewis Creek Trail Nrt TrailheadSierra National Forest5 mi
- Wawona CampgroundYosemite National Park5 mi
- Westfall Picnic SiteSierra National Forest5 mi
- Fresno Dome View Observation SiteSierra National Forest6 mi
Never miss an opening at Mariposa Grove Commercial Bus Parking
Popular California campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Mariposa Grove Commercial Bus Parkingaround the clock and alert you the moment a sold-out site reopens for your dates, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov.
Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.