0.0 mi awaySouthwest Campground - Winter/Spring
Campground · California
Campground
Southwest Campground - Summer/Fall
California · Best summer, fall
Overview
Opens May 16, 2026 The Southwest Walk-in Campground is located on the east side of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center parking area. A short walk along a paved walkway provides easy access to each site. This campground also includes 15 parking lot sites. Regulations and the walk-in camping area change when snow is on the ground, approximately November to May.
Location
Getting there
Campground is adjacent to the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center Parking Area, which is located one mile from the Southwest Entrance.
Weather notes
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the campground is usually snow-free by late-June. Southwest Walk-in Campground is located at 6,700 feet elevation. Summer/Fall high temperatures range from 65 to 81°F and lows range from 26 to 36°F. Winter/Spring high temperatures range from 50 to 61°F and lows range from 13 to 23°F.
Amenities
- Food Storage Lockers· Yes - seasonal
- Trash & Recycling· Yes - year round
- Toilets· Flush
- Amphitheater· Yes - seasonal
- Potable Water· Yes - year round
- Internet· Yes - year round
Fees
- Walk-in Tent SiteSingle walk-in campsite limited to a maximum of 2 tents, 6 people, and 2 vehicles.
- 16.00
- Self-Contained Vehicle SiteCamping in a self-contained vehicle in the adjacent parking area only. Please park between islands.
- 10.00
RV information
- 36 ftMax RV length
- 36 ftMax trailer length
