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Picnic Grounds are located on the south end of the park. There are 13 picnic tables, two of which are handicap accessible, and five grills. Firewood or charcoal must be brought in, as we do not sell it at the park.
The picnic tables are located in a small grove of mesquite trees, which provide shade.
This area is available for large groups, weddings, receptions, re...
Tuolumne Grove Picnic Area is located at the Tuolumne Grove Trailhead parking lot.
Picnic areas are available throughout Yosemite on a first-come, first-served basis (reservations are not available) from dawn to dusk.
Each developed campground has vault toilets, picnic tables, tent pads, and campfire grills. There are no hookups. Each campsite is limited to eight people, three tents, and two vehicles.
Lower Lehman Creek is the only campground open year-round. Other campgrounds are generally open May through October, weather permitting. Water may not be available early or late in t...
The Boat Ramp at Sportsman's Beach has an information kiosk, designated accessible parking spaces (unpaved), one vault toilet, and two day-use covered picnic tables.
A short series of steps leads from the larger parking area (unpaved) down to the day-use picnic tables at the Boat Ramp of Sportsman's Beach.
This picnic area is nestled among thick trees which provides excellent shading for all sites and is alongside Soda Butte Creek near the junction with Warm Creek.
Picnicking with family and friends is a wonderful way to enjoy the peace, tranquility, and beauty of the monument. The Yucca, Roadrunner, and Primrose picnic areas are named after several of the most iconic plant and animal species in the monument. These picnic areas are located off Dunes Drive about six to seven miles (9. 65 –11.26 km) from the fee station.
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In route to (or from) Tuolumne Meadows, you can stop and enjoy lunch at the Yosemite Creek Picnic Area amidst beautiful scenery and alongside the creek itself. You'll find picnic tables, vault toilets, garbage and recycling receptacles, but no grills or potable water.