staff was wonderful great location. The amenities were clean. The river is great to float.

What camping with my family had a wonderful time staff was extremely friendly and helpful beautiful location beautiful amenities

Very clean. Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Beautiful surroundings right on the river. Nice and convenient laundry room. Gas station with convenience store makes it quick and easy to grab a snack and fill up right where you're staying! The cabins are really nice and more spacious than they appear from the outside. read more

Nostalgic! Last time I was here was 30 years ago. My grandparents would bring their RV and we would stay in one of the rented trailers. Easy to book online, book months in advance as they are popular. We stayed 3 nights in one of the cottages. Check-in was easy at the welcome center and given a key and parking pass with a map. Cottage already had the AC cooling it down and it was clean! No complaints! Comes with full bath, towels, fridge with freezer, stovetop, sink, 2 AC's, a bunk bed and bedroom. Only -1 star for how hot the 2nd floor gets in the lodge and missing 8 ball for the pool table. July summer days were above 90 each day and about 60 at dawn. You have to leave your ID with the staff at the welcome center to get pool sticks. They would make bank if they had some vending machines to save us the drive up to the gas station. The creek seemed a little bit more overgrown than I remember it 30 years ago but same bridges and layout. It was a great experience for our family! read more

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I recently stayed for a weekend (July 31 - August 3) at Yosemite Lakes Campground, and this was my second time visiting................................and perhaps my last. Let me first start with the positives........ The campground is in a beautiful location. The recently renovated clubhouse is nice, and the staff at the front desk were nice people. Now the bad................................................ As I'd said, this was my second time staying at Yosemite Lakes. I really like the location, so I was willing to give it a second chance based on a phone conversation I had with their front desk prior to making a reservation. The first time I visited in 2019, they had terrible bathroom / shower house situation going on, and we stayed away for seven years as a result. Recently I saw a video on youtube showing that they'd completely renovated the bathrooms (as well as the clubhouse), and that prompted me to give them a call to investigate. I asked if they had indeed renovated / modernized the bathrooms and they told me yes. I also asked were they doing a better job of maintaining the bathrooms, because during my last visit, they were not maintained AT ALL. I was assured the maintenance was improved. Unfortunately, that was a lie. If you are tent camping at this campground know going in that their bathrooms / shower houses are NASTY. They do NOT clean or maintain them at all over the weekend (don't know what they do midweek). Additionally, there were broken shower heads and toilets that were inoperable. I've stayed at MANY public and private campgrounds and these were some of the worst bathrooms / shower houses I've encountered. Be forewarned! Lastly, the bear safety situation here is VERY concerning. They do NOT have bear boxes / safety storage, which is problematic in KNOWN bear country. Also, upon check-in the young lady at the desk told us to store food IN OUR CAR! Anyone with any experience or training in the woods KNOWS this is a no no! A bear will bust your window, or pull your door open to get in and then will destroy the interior. Why are they recommending this?! Additionally, there was trash out in the open near and on top of the dumpsters because they were locked. If you're tent camping, this is just not a safe place. With all of that being said, if you are renting a cabin, yurt, or have an RV it is a great place to stay because you don't have to use the nasty bathhouses, and you don't have to worry about the bears as much. It's actually rather insulting that seven years later, Thousand Trails has not addressed either of these concerns. I wrote about these in my review from 2019. It's obvious they don't really care. So, this will be my last time staying at Yosemite Lakes. It's a shame because the place has a lot of potential. It would be much better if it were run by KOA. read more

I have decided to attach the letter that I wrote to corporate and this will explain why I gave a two star review. Regarding a recent stay at Yosemite Lakes RV Resort from July 22 through July 26. While the property itself is beautiful and offers a wide range of enjoyable activities, our overall experience was unfortunately impacted by several serious safety concerns that I feel must be addressed. Our group consisted of five families, all of whom reserved sites within the resort. Three families stayed in RV sites, while two families were assigned to tent sites in the Ponderosa camping area. Upon check-in, staff members were courteous, helpful, and provided us with general information regarding quiet hours and safety. We were informed of wildlife activity in the area, including bears, mountain lions, and other animals such as skunks. However, upon visiting our family members in the Ponderosa tent area, I immediately noticed the absence of bear-proof food storage boxes. Campers were instructed to store food in their vehicles. As someone with over 35 years of camping experience in bear-prone areas, I found this guidance concerning and inconsistent with standard safety practices. In most established campgrounds where bears are present, proper food storage solutions such as bear boxes are provided to minimize risk to both campers and wildlife. Unfortunately, our concerns quickly became reality. On the first night, one of our family members reported that food stored in the back of their truck had been accessed and dragged toward the water. On the second night, we were alerted via radio that a large bear was actively walking through the tent camping area. Following the instructions provided at check-in, I attempted to contact the office using the designated emergency number, but was unable to reach anyone. Out of concern for safety, we retrieved bear spray and returned to assist our family members. During that time, a very large bear--estimated to be between 450 and 550 pounds--re-entered the campsite from the water's edge and moved directly into an occupied campsite. Despite attempts to make noise and deter the animal, the bear appeared highly comfortable and unafraid. As more campers became aware of the situation and gathered, we heard two loud popping sounds. Shortly thereafter, the bear retreated and camp staff arrived. The response we received from staff was disappointing. There appeared to be uncertainty about whether we were permitted to have bear spray, and we were told that we should not have been making noise due to quiet hours, but instead should have remained inside our tents. At the time, it was only around 9:00 PM, and many campers were still outside at their campsites. Given the immediate safety risk, remaining silent and confined did not feel like a reasonable or safe expectation. The following morning, we were informed that the popping sounds were believed to be gunshots, and our group was questioned as potential sources. This accusation was both concerning and unfounded. We immediately offered full cooperation, including allowing staff to search our campsites and RVs, to demonstrate that we had not discharged any firearms. In the days that followed, bear activity continued nightly in the Ponderosa area. Additionally, bears were observed entering the RV section, including a mother bear with cubs and another bear that walked directly through our campsite between our trailer and a tent we had set up. It became increasingly clear that the bears were highly habituated to the campground and that preventative measures were insufficient. When we inquired about the lack of bear boxes, we were informed that improvements were "in the works" but not yet completed. While I appreciate that efforts may be underway, the current conditions present a serious safety concern. Based on my experience camping in areas such as Lake Tahoe, where bear activity is common, proper food storage infrastructure and well-trained staff are essential. Vehicles are not a safe or appropriate substitute for bear-proof storage, as bears are known to break into them. I want to emphasize that while we did experience some disagreement with on-site staff, my primary concern is not with individuals, but with what appears to be a broader organizational issue. We were told that Thousand Trails is aware of the bear activity, yet the necessary safety measures and staff preparedness do not appear to be adequately in place. As a Thousand Trails member, this was our first experience at this location, and it has left me hesitant to renew my membership or recommend the resort to friends and family. I was particularly disappointed because I was the one who encouraged our group to book this trip, and I felt responsible when our family members did not feel safe. I respectfully urge Thousand Trails to prioritize the safety of its guests by implementing proper bear-resistant food storage, proper training on wildlife, read more

Spent last week at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes and it was really nice. The highlight is definitely the stunning location and having the river run right through the property. It is incredibly convenient for driving into the national park. Cell service is limited, but it was great to disconnect for a few days. Friendly staff and clean grounds. We got there an hour before check in time but when I told them my wife was not feeling good, they immediately made it possible for us to check in early at no extra cost. The service crew was excellent, always making sure we had anything we needed. Overall is a wonderful place. We are actually members, but you can also stay without membership. Check it out, it's definitely a great place. read more

We had a very enjoyable trip here in the middle of April. 5 miles from Yosemite. They have cabins, yurts and camping. Years ago we camped here as thousands trail members and recently we once again became members so we can follow our son around because he joined. ;) camping with grand babies is a whole new level of fun for me. The RV spots by the river are the best however with the kids we stayed by the playground. Full hookups. The clubhouse was beautiful. It had all the clubhouse things- pool table, foosball, games, books and tons more. They had just hired a new program director so there were no activities for the kids this trip, but normally there are. The mini golf still closed from the winter. The trails not maintained, I climbed over many fallen trees. They put solar panels over a portion of the RV spots. It's pretty ugly. The loss of a star is because most thousand trail members have good size RVs and the spots do not reflect this. The park wasn't full for our visit and thankfully we didn't have immediate neighbors behind us, but had we it would have been squished. We saw a few people unable to get their rig in the spot they were given. Overall, it's a nice place. read more

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As an employee, the bar is set pretty low. Three weeks into training and still not set up in a campsite. Property manager is so corporate she cannot make a move without disappearing behind a computer. I am a hard worker who got ZERO positive feedback. I was told I wouldn't hear from management unless something was wrong. Training falls off a cliff after 2 days of sitting at a computer watching HR videos. I was training a newer than me person to close when I had never closed. Property manager is ineffective and unaware. It took 12 hours to secure a new job but I insisted on photos of my campsite! Huge difference. Mediocrity flourishes at TTYL read more

Thousand trails Yosemite. It's a beautiful place to stay. We stayed in the RV area. I liked that the campgrounds are kept clean, organized as well as quiet after hours. Beautiful scenery to enjoy and the river as well. The campground has a clubhouse with many amenities to entertain family. The only drawback if you need internet access you won't find it. There is no internet access unless you go to the clubhouse and even there is pretty spotty. But then again you are there to enjoy and relax. So there is a bit of everything. There are different areas RV campground near the river or farther away. There are also options to camp if you bring your tent, cabins or yurts. I really enjoy the scenery, quietness and relaxation of the camp. Definitely looking forward to visiting again. Until next time. Chao! read more

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It's a 50/50 with this place, it has its ups and downs. I'll start with the yurt it's honestly great, loved staying there but there was some issues. We found mouse poop inside the utensils drawer and around the yurt, as well as the previous tenants socks behind the couch. The cleanliness wasn't the greatest we also found someone's eyelash extension on the bed when we came into the room. The view was amazing and the yurt itself was nice, the shower situation is something different. The hot water lasted maybe 2-3 minutes and then ice cold showers from then on, I thought it was a one time thing but unfortunately it was like that a majority of the stay. I wouldn't mind staying here again if cleanliness wasn't an issue, but other than that everything was great! read more

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Unfortunately, our cabin was very dirty. The ceiling fans were full of old dust. The pots were dirty, and the bunk beds were not made. I can go on and on unfortunately. Most of the staff is nice but there are a few very very rude ones! Especially one that works in the front desk with wavy curly brownish hair thin lady. But most of the staff were so kind and welcoming! read more

Had a little bit of a rough start but Stephanie from the office came through and straightened everything out she was very helpful and kind read more

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This is specifically for the RV sites. We absolutely loved this campground. It was peaceful and quiet. The river running through was so amazing. Our campsite was 137 right next to a cabin. Close by the river. I do have to say the sites behind us a bit under the solar panels is an eyesore. Wouldn't have been happy with those at all. This place has an amazing upgraded rec room. And lots of fun family activities. There's a nice liking trail towards the back of the campground read more

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This park is in a great location. The staff is doing the best they can with being short staffed and thousand trails new assigned spots rule. They absolutely need help maintaining the RV spots. We were originally in a spot in sun valley that needed lots of love and then moved to a water spot that had foxtails everywhere. I hope they get it together soon! Their community areas like the office and bathrooms were clean. read more

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First of all, the staff was super pleasant to deal with at the front desk as well as the staff members we came across during the stay. There are areas of the RV park that are gorgeous. Spots by the creek looked great, and where we ended up eventually on a terrace was nice as well. The Valero/Camp Store had a good selection of things if you forgot something (we needed an additional length of sewer hose) The not great: We were originally placed in a site that by the time we deployed our slides, we were basically sharing the area outside our trailer with our neighbors. They alternate the direction of trailers on sites 144-177. It was so close that our neighbors had to move their picnic table so we could pull into our site. When we got out of the truck there was old food and debris left from whomever. Not sure if it was the adjacent campers or the previous tenants who had left that morning (obvious from the reservation papers still clipped to the power pedestal). The bad: Sites 144 through 159 are covered by a solar panel array that is 25ft off the ground. I can't think of anything that removes you from a nice "wilderness" oriented vacation than staring at a towering set of solar panels that would block views of the night sky. We were able to speak to the staff at the front desk and get moved away from the panels thankfully. The dangerous: While our new spot was in a great location, when we were setting up we plugged in our power cord and heard a crackling from the pedestal. Immediately disconnected power. The 15amp outlet was fine, and we had the correct adapters to get us through the night. We notified the front desk that night, the next night, and the next that the power pedestal wasn't functioning properly. Eventually a staff member came by the site asking if we were interested in becoming Thousand Trails members. We explained what was going on with the power pedestal and he suggested we use the adjacent site's power, which we did for the remainder of our stay. I don't think anyone ever came to check out the outlet that was crackling. One final tip, skip getting gas at the attached Valero and just fuel up at Crane Flat inside the park. Diesel was $1 cheaper per gallon. read more

This is an excellent alternative if you can't book anything inside Yosemite valley for a last minute trip. It's only about 10-15 drive away from Tioga entrance of Yosemite National Park. There is a Yart stop by the welcome center of the campsite; Which is a public transportation that guarantees your park admission and reservation to the park if it no longer available on the national park website!!! As of July 2024, it's $16 for an adult, cheaper for kids, see picture attached. Keep in mind, reservations do not equal to entrance fees to the park. Highly recommended to check out their official website before your trip. During the summer, reservations are required in addition to the park entrance fee! Restrooms and showers are available throughout the campsite. They are all pretty clean, I would say even better than what was inside our yurt. Sorry no pictures. There's a decent size recreational area with mini golf, basketball court, valley ball court and a playground. Laundry room also available! Our trip was booked within a week this summer, so no campsites were available but the yurts. So it is possible if you want to plan a spontaneously trip to visit Yosemite! There's a gas station and store by the entrance of the campsite. Free WiFi only available by the front office and the lounge area. Their hours are quite unpredictable despite on what's posted on the sign. Don't expect them to open/close at the time they stated. I can see that the campsite has a little age to many of the amenities. The microwave in our yurt had a broken handle. The handle of the sink was installed wrong(not pictured). However, we had a nice experience over all! Eventually we were here for camping, my bar is low. Anything that provides electricity and plumbing is a bonus. read more

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Went camping for memorial weekend at thousand trails Yosemite lakes and it was beautiful. The weather was nice and Sunny, the staff were not only friendly but accommodating, the bathrooms were clean and they had live music one of the nights. There is a beautiful river next to the campsite where you can go take a leap in as well. A couple minutes down the road is Yosemite national park which we woke up bright and early at 4:30 am to get in before 5, there were no lines, no crowds just breathtaking. read more

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This park was a mess. From the potholes that made our blinds fall down, to the amenities that are falling apart, to the staff that knows very little about their spots and is rude. They allow extra tents on RV spots so the narrow roads were extra crowded. The lodge was nice but open very limited hours and not at night when you're looking for something to do. The WiFi was very spotty (even at the appointed hotspots) and there is no service of any kind available at the sites. We had better luck getting connected in the park. The river was nice. read more

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Such a gorgeous campground with great proximity to all of the best hikes in Yosemite. We stayed in a river yurt for a few days and it was perfect for our family of four. We did bring an extra air mattress just so we could each have our own bed and it worked out great. The stove kept the yurt nice and warm, we even had to turn it off a few times when it got too warm. Bathroom is nice and spacious and the small kitchen was nice to have. It had a full sized fridge too which was helpful! The new main lodge building is SO nice. Unfortunately it was closed while we were there due to staffing, but we were able to get a quick tour. Hopefully we can utilize it next time we go. Wifi is pretty bad here, so just be prepared to disconnect and enjoy nature and your family. If my teen and tween can survive bad wifi, anyone can! Be sure to check out the little town of Groveland while you're here, especially Mountain Sage Coffee and Iron Door! The Rush Creek Lodge down the street is another great spot to grab a bite as well. Can't wait to go back! read more

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We stayed in the Bunkhouse for two nights. The first night we arrived and one of the blankets provided had some stains on it, that wasn't a huge deal but then before we were going to sleep there was a mouse running around on the floor. We also found some mouse poop on the floor after looking around. This happened after the welcome center closed but we still drove down to it and found some workers to help us. They were quick to move us to a different Bunkhouse which was nice but they told us they do have trouble with mice in the area. The second night in the new room we heard scratching in the walls, presumably another mouse so we had to sleep with the light and fan on. Both nights were just inconvenient especially with having to be up so early both days and being stuck to deal with something each night. Sucks because this place is fairly close to a Yosemite entrance and that's very convenient. The room did have a mini fridge, fan, and heating system which was nice. Also the showers water temperature was kind of finicky. Overall, I probably wouldn't stay here again and if i did it wouldn't be in the Bunkhouses! read more

Very disappointed. Our RV assigned space was crammed and we were not the only ones. There was a tent within 2 feet of our back tires , a portable fenced area with dogs (and poop) on the other side, and no privacy or room to get comfortable if we used our table. Too many people and staff seemed overworked. There should be a cutoff to avoid over crowding. It appears like corporate greed $$$ is impacting the quality of what should be a relaxing vacation for guests. We will not be returning. read more

This place was probably ok 30 years ago. Where do I start...? So no one answers their phones. When you arrive there are no staff to be found around the park. Roads in the park are beat up and mostly gravel. My 30amp plug kept falling out of the outlet because their power boxes are so old and worn. The main road in was under repair so they had us routed in some side road. It needed to be brushed back and was so narrow that I had to put my trailer off the side of the road and into the brush to let another trailer pass safely. No soap in any of the bathrooms. Dirty showers and restrooms. Hardly any dumpsters in the camp and the one I found was full and smelled horrible. When I did see camp staff she was walking directly through my campsite to check the tag on my post. They had some guys out patching potholes before 7:am with their slurry pump running. I was just happy to see someone working on something but it was pretty early. Dogs barking everywhere and stereos blasting music and the occasional weed smoke smell wafting across the park. The kids playground was ok but the mini golf was hammered. Think it hasn't been touched since it was built in the 1980's. Water connection was about 3" above the ground and directly next to the sewer hole. Totally gross and not sanitary at all. There are clearly no rules here and if there are, their certainly aren't any staff to enforce anything or maintain anything. If this is the only thing available, I still won't book it again in the future. Clearly they are into maximum profit and minimal effort. read more

Just camped for 10 days and our stay was perfect. Great sunny weather and cool nights. The staff was wonderful and friendly, especially Kristi, Carolyn and Ray. Saw deer and a 6 point buck almost nightly. Only 5 minutes from Yosemite. read more

Stayed for the weekend in the tent site after previously staying in a Yurt. We chose the tent site because of the price and not having a good experience with the Yurt last time. The tent site itself next to the river was fine. The river sounds at night we're soothing and the site was clean. The river tent site was also fairly large and you would feel crowded during a busy time with other campers next to you. Although, there is no separation between sites and shade may be an issue during hot summer months. The most disappointing aspect of the tent site were the bathrooms (see photos). At the closest bathroom/showers there was only 1 working toilet for men and 2 for women (this includes the 1 for men that's an all gender restroom). The shower in that restroom was disgusting and probably not meant to be used anyway, but block it off if it's not to be used because yikes! The other showers were fine I guess although we didn't use them. This was disappointing because on a previous trip we had scoped out a bathroom in another area which was actually very nice. I expected with the upcharge for the river tent site we may also be close to one of the nicer bathrooms but that was a let down. They also had a Halloween trunk or treat and costume contest which we were excited to have our kids participate in and brought their costumes on the trip. This may have been the most disappointing thing because there's were only 2 cars "trunks" and that was it. The costume contest was also very bad. When compared to their s'mores event back when we initially had gone and how lively that was we had high hopes but the kids were let down. Lastly, Yosemite Lakes advertises activities such as basketball, mini golf, pick all, shuffleboard etc., but the grounds need some serious upkeep. Equipment was broken or unusable. The mini golf was dirty (see photos). Would it kill you to take a blower to the course once a day? We tried the tents and we tried the Yurts. I think that's it for us when it comes to staying at this place. It's such a great location close to Yosemite, but I've been let down more than I've been thrilled to stay there. read more

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Decided to take our exchange student from Italy to see Yosemite at the last minute and booked a cabin bath Thousand Trails and we were pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. We didn't expect the place to have two rooms and the bed my wife and I got was way more comfortable than we've had at many hotels we've stayed at. The area was pleasant, the location is awesome as it it only 15 minutes from the entrance to the park. The staff were really nice and helpful. The only real beef I have is the lack of wifi in the cabins and no cell service (that one is not their fault). The wifi at the lodge was spotty and pretty slow. If there were more than three people using it, the slowdown was pretty significant. If you want a place to stay that forces people off of their devices, this is certainly the place to stay. Would certainly entertain staying here again. read more

Overall, a disappointing stay. Not at all as depicted in the pictures. I never did find the bathroom or showers. I'd really like to talk to the guests that rated this place so highly to find out why my experience was less than stellar. The little cabin wasn't dirty, but it wasn't really clean. The sheets, blankets, etc. were a mismatched hodgepodge and I really couldn't tell what was clean and what wasn't. The refrigerator buzzed so loudly, I could hardly sleep. The office hours didn't align with my plans each day so I wasn't able to get or give more information. Plus, with minimal cell service, I couldnt call. I definitely could not recommend and I wonder if the parent organization is aware of this property's condition. read more

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Pros: The campground is approximate 25 miles from the Yosemite Visitor center, which takes approximate 1 hour to get to. Newly remodeled bathrooms that were quite nice Sites are now assigned Cons: Snarky reception at check in No trash cans AT ALL in the RV area Setting is very stark Huge potholes on the roads to the sites Site was not level No WiFi and no hotspots Worst of all are the box elder bugs that have infested my van read more

This place deserves five stars plus. We came today to stay for two nights. My wife switched our rv spot three times and fifty questions and they were very very much accommodating and kind. The club house is amazing, the river is nice to have beside our rv. I am amazed that this place has only 3 and a half star. Thank you Karen for your help along with the rest of the staff. Tonight is our first night and we already having tons of fun. Abdul and Sumayah. read more

This place was just horrible. No sites are assigned. Upon check-in we were told to "just drive around and pick a site that you like." WTF? None of the sites were level and required 2 packs of leveling blocks to get even close to being level. The roads near and within the camp were full of potholes. There is no wifi provided and no hotspots (ie T-Mobile, ATT) work. The check-in office had wifi, so people had to go and physically sit in the office or immediately outside to get connectivity. So, TT could provide wifi to the wider campground, but just choose not to! The bathrooms and laundry room were gross! Only 2 out of 7 washers worked and the ones that did work were disgusting (see picture). For $76 a night, this place sucked. Do not stay here!!!! read more

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Right outside of Yosemite park. The lake at the campground is crystal clear and absolutely beautiful. Staff were nice and laid back. Loved the pay by app laundry option. You will need Starlink or the like if you plan to have cell service and internet. The drive up the mountain coming from the west to get there will make a person nervous if you are afraid of heights and mountain roads without guards. It's too far out in the middle of nowhere for deliveries, and you should buy food and supplies before arriving unless you like a very long drive back out. I would stay here again, and will most likely be back. read more

My family and I are on our drive home from thousand trails campground right now and I decided to leave an honest review. The staff and the location of the campground was great! But this place attracts a certain type of people. The RV side was quiet, but the tents side of the campground was horrible. If you're used to camping in Yosemite Valley, don't come here. The tent campers at thousand trails do not respect rules. They are loud literally all night and into the morning, they fish where they're not supposed to (right where there are kids swimming), and they leave the restrooms horribly dirty. I mentioned the issues with the staff and they did their absolute best. They sent rangers out twice to quiet the campers, but it did not matter, the campers would get loud again. From music, to loud yelling, to pranks, to drunk people yelling while walking through campsites.... We hated our experience there. Wednesday night was quiet, Thursday night was ok, but Friday night and Saturday night, we barely had any sleep. On Friday night there were several parties happening with loud music and yelling until about 2am. On Saturday the music continued until about midnight, but then the pranks began where we heard yelling and air horns being used until 4:30am! We also heard car engines being revved as people yelled cheering! It was so bad. Our family was so sad that this campground ruined our yearly Yosemite trip. They need more staff to upkeep the bathrooms, the broken stuff in the recreation room, and to patrol the grounds all day, especially in the evening. We will absolutely NEVER return here. read more

TLDR; If you're looking for a great time, low cost, and don't want to wait a year for a reservation, this campsite is just outside Yosemite Valley and we had a great stay! We had an amazing time at the Thousand Trails campsite (for car camping). We went from 6/13-6/16. We arrived on Thursday after dark but were still able to easily find a campsite. Each site is well marked and with it's own table, fire pit and plenty of room for tents and car parking. The only downside about arriving at night is that we couldn't tell where the shade would be during the day and picked a site that got zero shade in the middle of the day. When it's hot out I'd recommend bringing something to create shade in case the trees don't cover you. We loved that we were able to bring our propane grill for our meals. We made some delicious ribeye steaks with ease. Even better, they have what looks like a restaurant quality wash station/sink that made clean up a breeze. Also, the bathroom was AMAZING. It has a few bathroom stalls and two showers. Maybe I got lucky but almost every time I went to use the restroom/shower I had the place to myself and it was clean! The showers have great water pressure and I was impressed with how hot the water got. On Saturday afternoon the showers did get a little dirty, but, as one would expect when everyone is washing camp dirt off. Regardless, I can't believe how nice the bathroom was for a campground. I didn't think it'd be in a climate controlled bathroom in the middle of the forest. (Make sure to bring your own towels, toiletries and shower shoes) We also loved the convenience of the general store/gas station right up the road. They are fully stoked with just about everything you need. We forgot ground beef for one of our meals and they even had ground beef. Win! Don't miss out on the "campfire color" packets. We had a lot of fun with that. We would definitely stay there again. We were able to get into the valley with ease (a bit of a drive but not bad at all), went to the nearby watering hole, hiked Hetch Hetchy and then both took a nice hot shower at the end of each day. What's better?! The only downs were that the lodge seemed to be closed most of the time and no cell service or wifi. We likely just weren't there during the lodge operating hours. However, that didn't bother us at all since we were out exploring all day. read more

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The camping grounds need A LOT of work and attention. It's like no one is maintaining the grooming of the grounds. I was really disappointed. This was our first experience with any Thousand Trails. I was expecting a more luxury experience. The road to get to our pull through site was the most horrible, tore up road I've ever had to drive on! And, they initially assigned us to a campsite that our truck and trailer couldn't even fit into. read more

It's so hard to find open lodging in the Yosemite area and I'm glad I found this place! The yurt was so spacious and had everything we needed! Full size kitchen with stove, microwave, and refrigerator. Shower and bathroom. Heater and full size bed with pull out couch. It was perfect for two people and our dog. Even a TV! Would stay again! read more

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Great park! We nabbed a great spot along the river in the far area past the cabins. Had a spacious area behind the fifth wheel for relaxing, kinda like a backyard. When there, the bathrooms were being renovated, so can't comment on them, but I'd guess they are nice now. No cell service, but that was expected, so not an issue. We enjoyed exploring the grounds and the drive to Yosemite was pleasant. The only drawback is 120 leading from Moccasin Reservoir to Groveland is a bit tight & twisty for our 43' fifth wheel and long bed dually, however, that is not the parks issue. Would definitely stay here again, despite the sketchy road in. read more

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went july 5-8 park had large sewage spill into river around 4th of july ! it was very hot and they had signs all over stating stay out of river.all the way up to 7-8-25 despite the fact forest service had rainbow pools a few miles down stream open on 7-5-25 they are constantly under staffed.prices are absolutely gouging consumers.for many years now the awesome swim beach has been closed for years and the area is overgrown and mostly inaccessible.they always leave one large dumpster near river by clubhouse that when it's windy blows waste into river ! much more i can say but campground in great need of attention by thousand trails ! read more

We've been here twice so far with our 25 foot Airstream. Our first trip was in July. We arrived on a Friday right at check in time and it was extremely busy and crowded but we managed to snag a spot on the river. When you book a site is guaranteed but then you pick your site when you arrive. Sites are a bit close together and you notice it when it's crowded. The river is really shallow and our two young kids loved splashing in the water. Our other visit in mid November was awesome - there was barely anyone there and it was so serene. A major positive about this park is the proximity to the big oak flat entrance of Yosemite National Park. It's about ten minutes to this entrance and is so convenient. There are a lot of laundry machines, a nice playground for the kiddos and some mini golf (basic but still fun). This will be our go to place to stay in our trailer while visiting Yosemite. read more

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Super helpful staff. Our location was perfect for exploring Yosemite national park. Water electric sewer and wifi all worked great Special thanks to Victoria for her great customer service read more

So decided to come here again for a last minute trip for Father's Day weekend , we really enjoy camping and with all the other places booked up we picked this spot as our last resort . We had a great time no doubt about that , all I have to say is the 3 nights 4 days we stayed at the ponderosa tent site the bathrooms were not cleaned once !! With it being such a full weekend due to Father's Day you would think they could at least keep up with bathroom cleanliness . The staff had not been in that area in so long because the markers from the previous week were still at the sites we seen empty . read more