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Getting to Yosemite National Park by RV puts you inside one of America's great wild places rather than in a motel an hour away. Here's everything you need to plan the approach from our nearest verified depot city: San Francisco.
The depot in San Francisco is 170 miles from San Francisco depot from the park entrance. Most major fleet operators allow airport pickup or drop-off coordination — search below for live availability.
Maximum vehicle length: 40 ft most campgrounds; 35 ft Upper Pines
Always verify the specific campground's size limit on Recreation.gov before booking. Size limits in national parks are strictly enforced and campsite lengths often determine whether you can park without unhitching.
Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines (Yosemite Valley)
Book on Recreation.gov — the 6-month advance reservation window for peak-season sites fills rapidly.
Yosemite Valley is extremely congested July–August — book campsites 5 months ahead via Recreation.gov. Consider a mid-week arrival.
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Yes, but large RVs (over 35 ft) face restrictions in the Valley campgrounds. Pines campgrounds require advance reservations booked 5 months ahead. During peak season (May–Sept) a permit system controls Valley entry — confirm current rules at nps.gov/yose.
Upper Pines is the most popular with dedicated RV sites up to 35 ft with food storage boxes. Wawona campground is less crowded, handles up to 35 ft, and provides a good base for Mariposa Grove and Glacier Point.
A 7-day vehicle pass costs $35 (2026 rates). The America the Beautiful annual pass ($80) covers entrance to all national parks for a year and pays for itself on any 3-park trip.