Lower River - Yosemite National Park campground
Lower River - Yosemite National Park
What's on-site at Lower River - Yosemite National Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Lower River - Yosemite National Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper River - Yosemite National Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Pines - Yosemite National Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| North Pines - Yosemite National Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Backpackers Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Pines | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Lower River - Yosemite National Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 649 cfs | → |
| Merced R A Pohono Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 967 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R A Grand Cyn Of Tuolumne Ab Hetch Hetchy | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 433 cfs | → |
| Big C Div Nr Fish Camp Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R Ab Early Intake Nr Mather Ca | 491 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Lower River - Yosemite National Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc White Wolf Raws | 0.3 in | -0.5 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tuolumne Meadows | 124.3 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tioga Pass-Dana Meadows | 30.6 in | 0.1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Paradise Meadow | 208.3 in | 83.9 in | → |
| Nohrsc Green Mtn | 4.9 in | -0.6 in | → |
| Nohrsc Chilkoot Meadow | 0.1 in | -0.1 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Yosemite National Park
- Stanislaus National Forest
- Hoover Wilderness
- Wilderness Emigrant
- Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve
- Devils Postpile National Monument
Fishing spots
Points of interest
- Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center
- Sentinel Bridge
- Glacier Point
- Valley Visitor Center & Theater
- Union Point
- Yosemite Museum
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Near The Tuolumne And Mariposa County Lines To Western Boundary Of Yosemite National Park
- Headwaters In Sec 8, T3s, R25 E To Hemlock Crossing
- Hemlock Crossing To Confluence With Cora Creek
- Headwaters Tributaries To Research Natural Area Boundary
- Saddlebag Lake Rna Boundary To State Highway 120
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Lower River - Yosemite National Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lower River - Yosemite National Park
Can I make reservations at Lower River - Yosemite National Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Lower River - Yosemite National Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Lower River - Yosemite National Park.