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Porcupine Flat Campground

CA · Yosemite National Park

Porcupine Flat Campground is generally easy to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (5/10) and eases to its lowest in June (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
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  5. May–
  6. Jun1
  7. Jul2
  8. Aug3
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct2
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 7 tent-only sites
  • 49 RV sites
  • 1 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 24 ft

Activities: STAR GAZING, BACKPACKING, BIRDING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SWIMMING, WILDERNESS, CLIMBING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Porcupine Flat Campground?

Porcupine Flat Campground Fee - All Sites $24.00. Porcupine Flat Campground Fee - Standard Sites (RV or Tent) and Tent Only Sites.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is