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Can you camp in your car in Yosemite?

I’m planning a road trip out to California soon, and my boyfriend and I want to go camping in Yosemite. We don’t have a tent, though. I think our Jeep would be roomy enough to sleep in, but can you camp in your car in Yosemite?

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Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Camping out in Yosemite is a great way to experience the beautiful nature in
California
! You can
camp in your car
in Yosemite. However, there are stipulations:
  • You can only sleep in your car in a campsite where you’ve paid and registered to stay
  • Car camping is not allowed in Camp 4 (in Yosemite Valley), which is reserved for campers using tents
  • Sleeping in your car alongside roads is not allowed
You’ll generally be looking to reserve an RV site, which usually has a price range from about $30 to $70 per night.
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