Yosemite National Park's Tuolumne Meadows Campground is set to reopen on August 1 after a three-year, $26.2 million renovation. This campground, built in 1934, serves over 140,000 campers annually and offers access to Yosemite's wilderness. The renovation includes significant upgrades to water, sewer, and electrical systems, along with new picnic tables, fire rings, and food lockers for all 336 campsites. Key improvements address prior issues like poor drainage, uneven ground, and parking challenges to preserve the campground's rustic charm.
The renovation of Tuolumne Meadows Campground cost $26.2 million and includes updated water and sewer systems, electrical equipment, and improved facilities for 336 campsites.
The campground serves more than 140,000 campers annually and is a critical access point for hikers and backpackers exploring Yosemite's sub-alpine meadows and granite peaks.
Originally built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Tuolumne Meadows Campground was designed to preserve the fragile meadows and has been a beloved site for generations of visitors.
Yosemite's chief of strategic planning noted the campground had become dilapidated, highlighting issues like poor drainage and uneven sites before the recent upgrades.
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