California Camping Areas
Tuolumne Meadows is a camping area within Yosemite National Park in California. The area boasts stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, including granite peaks, alpine meadows, and rivers. Nearby points of interest include the Tuolumne River, the Lembert Dome, and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center, where visitors can learn about the area's history and geology.
The campground offers amenities such as flush toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings. There are 304 campsites available on a first-come, first-serve basis during the summer months and by reservation in the off-season.
An interesting fact about the area is that the meadows were formed by glaciers that carved out the valley over 10,000 years ago. The best time of year to visit is typically in the summer months, from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit at night.
Overall, Tuolumne Meadows is a beautiful and popular camping area within Yosemite National Park, offering breathtaking views and access to nearby points of interest. Get driving directions.
Tuolumne Meadows - Yosemite National Park
Tuolumne Meadows is a camping area within Yosemite National Park in California. The area boasts stunning views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, including granite peaks, alpine meadows, and rivers. Nearby points of interest include the Tuolumne River, the Lembert Dome, and the Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center, where visitors can learn about the area's history and geology.
The campground offers amenities such as flush toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings. There are 304 campsites available on a first-come, first-serve basis during the summer months and by reservation in the off-season.
An interesting fact about the area is that the meadows were formed by glaciers that carved out the valley over 10,000 years ago. The best time of year to visit is typically in the summer months, from June to September, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit at night.
Overall, Tuolumne Meadows is a beautiful and popular camping area within Yosemite National Park, offering breathtaking views and access to nearby points of interest. Get driving directions.
THINGS TO DO
Point of Interest |
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Lembert Dome |
Parsons Memorial Lodge |
Pothole Dome |
Rim of the World Vista |
Tuolumne Meadows |
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center |
Weather Forecast
Fishing Destinations
Koenig Lake
California
East Fork Granite Creek
California
Silver Lake (June Lake)
California
Lobdell Lake
California
Bridgeport Reservoir
California
Junction Lake
California
Bigelow Lake
California
West Walker River
California
Kirkwood Lake
California
Avalanche Lake
California
California Creek
California
Lane Lake
California
Virginia Lakes
California
Finger Lake
California
Isberg Lakes
California
Ediza Lake
California
Green Creek
California
East Walker River
California
Evelyn Lake
California
Twin Lakes (Bridgeport)
California
Vandeburg Lake
California
Grant Lake
California
Lewis Creek
California
Rush Creek
California
Lower Long Lake
California
Lillian Lake
California
Grizzly Lake
California
Alpine Lake
California
High Emigrant Lake
California
Fern Lake
California
Jackass Lakes
California
Lundy Lake
California
Anna Lake
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Area Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
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Tuolumne R Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca
USGS 11276500 |
119 cfs |
Lk Eleanor Div To Cherry Lake Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca
USGS 11277100 |
1 cfs |
Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca
USGS 11264500 |
247 cfs |
San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca
USGS 11251000 |
550 cfs |
Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca
USGS 11242400 |
416 cfs |
Merced R A Pohono Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca
USGS 11266500 |
529 cfs |
Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca
USGS 10265150 |
44 cfs |
Nearby Campgrounds
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Tuolumne Meadows - Yosemite National Park | 304 | 8,626 ft | |||
Junction | 13 | 9,542 ft | |||
Trumbull Lake | 59 | 9,694 ft | |||
Tioga Lake | 13 | 9,669 ft | |||
Saddlebag Lake | 20 | 10,182 ft | |||
Ellery | 12 | 9,512 ft | |||
Green Creek | 15 | 8,023 ft |