Within a 60-minute drive from the Arch Rock Entrance.
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Canyon Crest Campground and RV: Your Quiet Yosemite Getaway
Are you looking for a rustic, off-grid, peaceful camping spot near Yosemite? Check out Canyon Crest Campground and RV in Mariposa!
What it is:
* 100-acre property with rustic RV/tent sites, vintage campers, and cabins for rent.
* Perfect for escaping the city and enjoying nature.
* Rich in Gold Rush history!
Where it is:
* Near Yosemite National Park (33 miles to the entrance: approx. an hour drive).
* In the historic Whitlock Mining district.
* Close to the Merced River Recreation Area and 12 miles to the Historic town of Mariposa.
What you can do:
* Explore Yosemite.
* Hike and enjoy the scenery.
* Relax and watch for wildlife (deer, turkeys, hawks, maybe even a bear!).
Where you can stay:
* 2 Tent Sites: No hookups or water, but you'll have a fire pit, privacy, and plenty of space.
* Cozy Camper: Sleeps 4, has hot water, A/C, stove, fridge, toilet, and shower.
* Hummingbird Camper: Sleeps 2, has hot water, A/C, stove, toilet, and shower. This site is not kid-friendly.
* Cabins on the Hilltop: 2 cabins each furnished with a queen bed, electricity, and A/C.
* Dry Camp Pull-Through RV: 1 RV site, no hook-ups. Beautiful, serene view, the road is easy. Pull through or back in. Fire pit. This site is set apart from the others.
Important things to know:
* The road to the Pull-In Dry Camp RV is gravel and easy to navigate.
* The road to the remaining sites is unpaved, rocky, mountainous, and very rough. This terrain can be difficult to navigate so AWD or 4WD vehicles are recommended. Low-profile vehicles are not advised. Optional parking may be available for the hike-in.
* Creeks are full in the wet season but dry up in summer.
Good to know:
* People who have stayed there like how quiet it is and how close it is to Yosemite.
* There are other camping options nearby if Canyon Crest is booked.
Want a quiet, historical, and nature-filled Yosemite experience? Canyon Crest Campground and RV might be the place!
Debra was communicative and helpful throughout our trip.
This Was a nice and quiet place to glamp. I was very impressed with having hot water the entire 5 days we were there. Highly recommend!
Nice camper, bed was comfortable, deck is nice, stargazing is nice. Debra was very helpful. Thanks. We will be back. 13 mins from town and groceries or a few food spots that were decent.
Beautiful peaceful property, with beautiful views and not a soul in sight. Very comfortable and cozy camper that had everything one might need for a pleasant stay. We loved our stay here and would definitely come again.
Location
Mariposa, Mariposa, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Me-Wuk (Southern Sierra Miwok) and Miwok First Nations according to