Yosemite · California

High Sierra RV Park

High Sierra RV Park is the top-rated RV park on the south side of Yosemite, in Oakhurst, California, about 14 miles and roughly 20 minutes from the park's South entrance. It is a no-nonsense park built for RV travelers who want reliable hookups, clean facilities, and proximity to Yosemite without resort pricing, and it suits owners of large fifth wheels and Class As who need one of the few Yosemite-area parks that can handle them comfortably.

High Sierra RV Park at a glance

Hookups Full (50 amp electric, water, sewer)
Sites Big-rig friendly, pull-throughs available
Cost Live quote
Distance to park ~14 miles to South entrance (~20 min)
Showers Yes
WiFi Yes

Why RVers stay here

High Sierra RV Park is the top-rated RV park on the south side of Yosemite, in Oakhurst, California, about 14 miles and roughly 20 minutes from the park's South entrance. It is a no-nonsense park built for RV travelers who want reliable hookups, clean facilities, and proximity to Yosemite without resort pricing, and it suits owners of large fifth wheels and Class As who need one of the few Yosemite-area parks that can handle them comfortably.

Every site has full hookups with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer. The pads are level, pull-throughs are long, and the infrastructure is designed for serious rigs. Facilities include clean restrooms, hot showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi, and the park is well maintained and quiet. Rates are a live quote from the park. Oakhurst is the most substantial gateway town on any side of Yosemite, with a full-size grocery, restaurants, hardware stores, and fuel, which matters if you need supplies or repairs. The trade-off is drive time: Mariposa Grove is right at the South entrance, but Yosemite Valley is another 45 minutes up Wawona Road, roughly 65 minutes total from the park, the longest of any park in our Yosemite guide.

  • Full hookups with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer on level pads with long pull-throughs.
  • One of the few Yosemite-area parks that comfortably handles a 40-foot fifth wheel or large Class A.
  • Clean restrooms, hot showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi in a quiet, well-kept park.
  • Oakhurst offers a full-size grocery, restaurants, hardware, and fuel for rig supplies and repairs.
  • About 20 minutes to the South entrance and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias.
  • !Yosemite Valley is roughly 65 minutes away, the longest drive of any park in our Yosemite guide.
  • !No-frills atmosphere; rates are a live quote rather than a published price.

What our guides say about High Sierra RV Park

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

RV Parks Near Yosemite: Full Hookups & In-Park Camping (2026)

High Sierra is the top-rated RV park on the south side of Yosemite, located in Oakhurst about 14 miles from the South entrance. It is a no-nonsense park built for RV travelers who want reliable hookups, clean facilities, and proximity to the park without resort-level pricing.

The park offers full hookups with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer. Sites are big-rig friendly — if you are towing a 40-foot fifth wheel or driving a large Class A, this is one of the few Yosemite-area parks that can handle you comfortably. The pads are level, the pull-throughs are long, and the infrastructure is designed for serious rigs.

Facilities include clean restrooms, hot showers, laundry, and WiFi. The park is well-maintained and quiet, with a no-frills attitude that experienced RVers tend to appreciate. Oakhurst itself is the most substantial gateway town on any side of Yosemite — you will find a full-size grocery store, multiple restaurants, hardware stores, a Tractor Supply, and fuel stations. If you need rig supplies or repairs, this is the place to be.

The drive from High Sierra to the park's South entrance is about 20 minutes. From there, the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias is right at the entrance, but reaching Yosemite Valley requires another 45 minutes of mountain driving on Wawona Road (Highway 41). The total drive to the Valley floor is roughly 65 minutes — the longest of any park listed in this guide.

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Our verdict

Book High Sierra if you run a big rig and want dependable 50-amp full hookups near Yosemite's South entrance with a real town at hand. Skip it if minimizing the drive to Yosemite Valley is your top priority.

High Sierra RV Park: frequently asked questions

Does High Sierra RV Park have full hookups?

Yes. Sites have full hookups with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer.

How much does High Sierra RV Park cost per night?

Rates are a live quote from the park; contact High Sierra RV Park for your dates.

What is the max RV length at High Sierra RV Park?

The park is big-rig friendly with long pull-throughs, and our guide notes it handles a 40-foot fifth wheel or large Class A comfortably. Confirm the exact site when booking.

How far is High Sierra RV Park from Yosemite?

About 14 miles, roughly 20 minutes, to the South entrance. Yosemite Valley is another 45 minutes on Wawona Road, about 65 minutes total.

Does High Sierra RV Park have showers and laundry?

Yes. Facilities include clean restrooms, hot showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi.

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