Upper Pines Campground, Central Sierra Nevada, California   All our national parks are good locations to visit, and Yosemite National Park is no exception, and if you don't mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Merced River. Upper Pines Campground is a wet site that gets lots of rainfall; throughout January this area sees the most rain, and July is when it's the driest. With such a large number of things to do in California you'll never get bored. A lot of people camp here when going to Yosemite National Park. Some of the things you can do here at Upper Pines Campground     are whitewater paddling, and hiking, so there's absolutely no way to get bored. For the duration of the warmest time of the year here at Upper Pines Campground, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Upper Pines Campground temperatures dip to the 20's. This is a pleasant campground. Going for a hike on the Mist Trail is always a tremendous adventure; some nearby water includes Tenaya Creek. The great choice of local attractions, and the nearby outdoors recreation will absolutely have you coming back persistently. Get your sleeping bag packed and leave the city behind; Upper Pines Campground in California is a magnificent selection. You absolutely should adore Upper   Pines Campground. There are nice places to discover along the Buena Vista Trail, and Washington Column is something you shouldn't miss since you're here. Upper Pines Campground is a brilliant camp ground to use as a base while enjoying the Central Sierra Nevada. The Panorama Trail is a pleasant hiking trail in the neighborhood of Upper Pines Campground, and Tenaya Creek is a good whitewater spot nearby. This campground is so pleasant. The top of Grizzly Peak is easily distinguished from Upper Pines Campground; a tremendous site for whitewater paddling is Yosemite Creek. Sierra National Forest is worth a visit if you're at Upper Pines Campground, and the snow is great at Badger Pass. Just can't get enough of the Central Sierra Nevada. You need to pop by Royal Arches while you're here at Upper Pines Campground, and Tenaya Canyon is around here, and is a great place. You feel that's enough? Just getting warmed up. Go for a hike on the North Dome Trail. And if that's not enough there's plenty more amusing things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. There is a splendid hiking trail in close proximity to Upper Pines Campground called the Four Mile Trail, and Stoneman Meadow is a fine place to check out. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Coordinates: Latitude: 37.73611 Longitude: -119.5625 Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park 6 miles away Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...    Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park 6 miles away As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Madera, California, the metro area neareast to Upper Pines Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. 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California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.       These outdoors activities are available near Upper Pines Campground.   Camp Grounds Near Upper Pines Campground: North Pines Campground, Mariposa County , 0 miles away Lower Pines Campground, Mariposa County , 0 miles away Upper River Campground, Mariposa County , 1 miles away Lower River Campground, Mariposa County , 1 miles away Porcupine Flat Campground, Mariposa County , 4 miles away Bridalveil Campground, Mariposa County , 6 miles away Tenaya Lake Campground, Mariposa County , 8 miles away   Hotels Near Upper Pines Campground: Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 6 miles away Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park , 6 miles away Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park , 6 miles away Curry Village, Yosemite National Park , 6 miles away Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 6 miles away Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, Fish Camp , 15 miles away Apple Tree Inn, Fish Camp , 15 miles away   Trails Near Upper Pines Campground: Panorama Trail, Mariposa County County , 1 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference Four Mile Trail, Mariposa County County , 1 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3869 feet elevation difference Mist Trail, Mariposa County County , 1 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1214 feet elevation difference Buena Vista Trail, Madera County County , 1 miles away,  22.4 hiking miles, 2797 feet elevation difference North Dome Trail, Mariposa County County , 2 miles away, 14.4 hiking miles, 4985 feet elevation difference Yosemite Falls Trail, Mariposa County County , 3 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 3958 feet elevation difference Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa County County , 3 miles away,  5.2 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Upper Pines Campground: Badger Pass, California , 8 miles away, 800 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 33 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 37 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 39 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 39 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 53 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 62 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 68 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 71 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Homewood, California , 85 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Upper Pines Campground: Yosemite Creek, Mariposa County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls) Tenaya Creek, Mariposa County , 6 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide) Merced River, Mariposa County , 10 miles away, Class V - 4.8 miles long (Routes 120-140 Junction to Arch Rock Entrance Station) Tuolumne River, Tuolumne County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir) Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper)   National Parks Near Upper Pines Campground: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 11 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 58 miles away