Oakhurst, California
Yosemite Southgate Campground *OYBC
About Yosemite Southgate Campground *OYBC
Welcome HipCampers! This area was once inhabited by local native American Tribes. In the 1840's prospectors arrived in search of gold but none was found in the immediate area. Old Yosemite Base camp was along the route into Yosemite National Park prior to the construction of Highway 41. Horse and Carriage traveled along Old Yosemite Road from Mariposa and the entire golden state. Visitors from the world now pass through Oakhurst to Yosemite National Park along this route. Don't for to check out Bass Lake and its full service amenities. ALL CAMP SITES REQUIRE 4 WHEEL DRIVE or All-Wheel drive- NO Exceptions. Hipcampers, come pitch your tent at one of five Old Yosemite Base Camp (OYBC) drive in and walk in sites. OYBC offers over six acres of pine, oak, and bay trees, sprinkled around large granite features that remind you that Half Dome is not far away! Each unique site is equipped with a stone fire ring with cook top and a picnic table accommodating four person dining. Old Yosemite Base Camp is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset and stargaze next to a campfire after an adventurous day in the southern Yosemite region. Yosemite tent camping without all the crowds and tour buses is what you can expect. Backing up to the Sierra National Forest OYBC is conveniently located near HWY 41 just 14 miles from Yosemite’s south gate entrance. The region also offers a large amount of hiking trails where you can find swim holes, waterfalls giant sequoias, lakes, and rivers. Take 15-minute drive to Bass Lake and enjoy water sports and lake view dining. OYBC offers five camp sites and all wheel drive is required to get to the top of camp. OYBC sites 1, 2, 3, are drive up sites and 4 & 5 are walk in sites that have a separate parking area. All wheel drive is still needed to get to this lot. Have a large group? Old Yosemite Base Camp offers discounts for larger parties of up to 25 campers. Message OYBC to reserve the whole mountainside to yourselves!
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Oakhurst, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Yosemite Southgate Campground *OYBC
Synthesized from 33 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“The campsite offers a mix of experiences with a predominant positive tone. Many campers appreciate the site's proximity to Yosemite, clean facilities, and the beautiful views, espe…”
14 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“the picnic bench was missing a screw and definitely needs a good sanding”
6 mentions
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Cleanliness
“Portably toilets available at the bottom of the camping site for guests and they were clean.”
5 mentions
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Host & Communication
“Campers generally appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of the hosts, who are praised for their clear communication and willingness to assist with any issues that arise. Wh…”
3 mentions
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Bathroom
“Campers have found the bathrooms to be generally clean and well-maintained, although some noted they are located a bit far from the campsites, making frequent trips a bit of a trek…”
3 mentions
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Family-Friendly
“We stayed here with our 2 kids and really enjoyed our time.”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
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First time using HipCamp! The instructions and check in, was seamless! Enjoyed my stayed, perfect spot for driving in to Yosemite, I’d recommend this spot 100%. Might be back one day when I’m in town again.
This camp spot was awesome! We stayed here during our weekend while hiking half dome in Yosemite. The spot was beautiful, comfortable, clean and just a small drive to all the best spots. Would recommend, 10 stars.
Great location, easy to find with directions! We had site 1 which was large and level for our big tent. Not much shade but the shade cloth there is nice. We brought an additional screen tent to put over the picnic table which helped with shade and protection from the mosquitos at dusk. The comments about the hike to the porta potties are accurate. The length isn't so bad, it's just really steep! Perfect place to stay to spend time in Yosemite and areas outside the park too.
This is a gem. The location is stellar, easy to find and just 30 minutes outside Yosemite (assuming no line to get into the park). The camp sites are clean and organized with nice fire pits complete with grill. The view at Site 1 was gorgeous. I had the whole place to myself on a federal holiday, felt very private and safe. I would go back just to camp without even going into Yosemite!
Great site. Very quite and easy. Would go again. If your heading into the park, make sure to leave early from camp. The traffic to get into the park can cause the drive time to double.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yosemite Southgate Campground *OYBC located?
Yosemite Southgate Campground *OYBC is located in Oakhurst, California.
What types of accommodations does Yosemite Southgate Campground *OYBC offer?
Yosemite Southgate Campground *OYBC offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
How is Yosemite Southgate Campground *OYBC rated?
Yosemite Southgate Campground *OYBC has a 4.7/5 rating from 406 reviews on aggregate. Ratings reflect aggregate sentiment from public review platforms; we don't moderate operator reviews.
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