Hodgdon Meadow Campground
Description
Hodgdon Meadow Campground is definitely a “no-frills" experience. The sites are rather vanilla, a little tight, and privacy is limited. It’s also a bit out of the way from the main attractions, but this is also part of the appeal.
If you are hoping to be right in Yosemite Valley, then this isn’t the site for you. With that said, it tends to be less crowded than some of the more popular areas like Crane Flat or Big Oak Flat. If you’re coming from San Francisco, then it’s the first campground you hit, which is convenient.
The countryside surrounding Hodgdon is very green and beautiful. Each site contains a fire ring, picnic table, and a food locker. While Hodgdon might not be your first choice, it’s definitely not a bad choice.
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Biking
If you prefer to travel on a two wheeled vehicle, then you’re in luck! Why is that? Well there are over 12 miles of paved bike ...Read more
Fishing
There is a plethora of fishing options in Yosemite and the surrounding areas. The season for stream and river fishing begins on...Read more
Hiking
Yosemite has unbelievable amount of goodness to offer the hiker. Just simply walking around the park is one of the best ways to...Read more
Horseback riding
Why not see Yosemite... via a mule or on horseback !? Guided mule rides, both pack and saddle trips, overnight boarding facili...Read more
Paddling
Within Yosemite’s vast natural wonder are many places to go kayaking . Visitors can enjoy the park by water on the Merced Rive...Read more
Climbing
We don’t often use the words “world renowned” unless it is something truly deserving. Which brings us the the world renowned cl...Read more
Snow sports
Yosemite can definitely be a winter wonderland. During certain parts of the year, the park is available for a variety of winte...Read more
Swimming
You could go swimming at one of the outdoor pools available during the summer time at Curry Village and Yosemite Lodge , howev...Read more
Whitewater paddling
A popular activity is rafting along the Merced River. It is a great way to cover a lot of ground in little time and is very rel...Read more
Wildlife watching
Part of what makes Yosemite so epic is it’s year round inhabitants of the furry nature . Yosemite National Park supports more...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Hodgdon Meadow Campground.
9 Reviews
Not the most level of campgrounds. In fact, the whole place is on a hill. Better for RVs but flat areas for tents can be found.
Campground is good, but can be noisy sometimes due to campsites allocated very closely
This campsite was an absolute GEM!!! Definitely coming back.
When bringing toiletries, bring as much "unscented" or "fragrance free" items as possible. Otherwise you'll have to lock them up in your bear locker. Bring straight up DEET, OFF! & other natural bug sprays won't help.
Also, there are SO MANY "dead & down" trees you can use for firewood so you don't have to bring any or buy in the park. The rangers encourage you to burn it because there's just too much for them to clear out. We were told at the Ranger Station that they'd "appreciate the help." Don't forget wash bins for dishes & water jugs; you can get water there but remember, you're in bear country, so you have to dump dirty dish water in the dump sink.
First come first serve, arrive early!
The inner loops (closer to the bathrooms) are not great and loo-goers trample through the sites en route to the bathroom. Try to get on the outer loop - the lowest and highest numbered sites straddle the entrance and are a little quieter.
Sites are quite close to each other and fairly crowded. After a long drive though it was nice to be very close to the entrance of the park. Not very quiet at night. Fast access to Tioga and the hiking along there.
Was a very crowded campground, even during the weekdays. Camped next to a family with a dad yelling at his kids the whole time. Even when one kid was sick and throwing up he was still yelling at him! The best part about it was its location, as we stayed there in between our nights in the valley and our backpacking trip in the Yosemite backcountry. It is very conveniently located for that, only a couple of miles from the junction of Tioga Rd and the road into Yosemite Valley. It served its purpose as a place to sleep, but that's about it. Definitely the low point of the Yosemite trip, but the bar there is very high.
Crowded campground, and extremely noisy with campers who leave the city to party in the woods. Close to Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. Would not recommend if you're looking for a peaceful escape.
- Park
- Yosemite National Park
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Phone Number
- (209) 379-2123 OR (209) 372-8502
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
- View Website
- Coordinates
- 37.8° N, 119.874° W
- Unknown price
- Tent Only: 66 Sites (Up to 12 people per site)
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- Tent / RV / Trailer - Group: 4 Sites (Up to 30 people per site)
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer: 34 Sites (Up to 6 people per site)