Yosemite National Park is piloting a new lottery system for North Pines Campground reservations for July 21 through September 14, 2022. Successful lottery applicants will have an opportunity to make a reservation for campsites in North Pines Campground during an early access period. The early access period will occur before the usual on-sale dates, and the remaining available sites will be released five months in advance on the 15th of the month.
With this new lottery system, the park is looking to increase equitable access, reduce confusion and frustration in the reservation process, and create a more fair way for park visitors to reserve a spot in this high-demand location.
Important Dates
- Lottery application period: January 18 through February 6, 2022
- Lottery application results: February 10, 2022
- Early access period for successful lottery applicants: February 18 through March 10, 2022
- General on-sale dates for any remaining reservations: March 15, 2022 (July 15 through August 14, 2022 arrivals) and April 15, 2022 (August 15 through September 14, 2022 arrivals).