Tamarack Flat Campground

Tamarack Flat Campground is a forest campground in Yosemite National Park situated at 6,300 feet elevation next to Tamarack Creek. It offers basic tent sites with fire rings and vault toilets scattered throughout a wooded mountain setting with limited development.

The campground became part of Yosemite National Park when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant in 1864 to protect public lands. This early conservation effort helped establish the modern national park system.

The area rests on lands where the Ahwahneechee people lived for thousands of years and shaped the landscape. This campground maintains that connection through its undeveloped character today.

The campground opens from June through October and sits three miles away from Tioga Road on a narrow access road. Visitors should bring supplies and expect no cell service, modern facilities, or nearby stores since this is a primitive setting.

Unlike most other park campgrounds, this site restricts recreational vehicles and remains remote and less crowded. This lack of infrastructure appeals to visitors seeking solitude and space away from busy facilities.

Location: Mariposa County

Website: https://nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tamarack.htm

GPS coordinates: 37.75210,-119.73700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:45