Upper Pines Campground alerts
Upper Pines is one of the Yosemite Valley campgrounds people check first because it keeps you close to the central Valley shuttle stops, trailheads, and classic Yosemite views. If the dates you want are gone, a focused scan can keep watching Upper Pines while you decide whether Lower Pines, North Pines, or Camp 4 would also work.
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Cancellation alert guide
A broad Yosemite search can be useful, but Upper Pines deserves its own watch when your trip depends on staying in Yosemite Valley. A scan keeps attention on the campground and date window you would actually book.
If you are flexible, check Upper Pines alongside Lower Pines, North Pines, and Camp 4. Separate scans can help keep those options clear instead of mixing every Yosemite possibility into one alert.
FirstCampsite alerts you when it detects matching availability. It does not hold the site, so you still complete the reservation on Recreation.gov.
FirstCampsite activity
Public totals are calculated from aggregate scan records and omit user identities, contact information, and private trip dates.
Total scan requests
47
Targets requested
25
Successful scans
20
Active now
4
Yes. Search for Upper Pines, choose the matching campground result, and set the date window you would actually book.
If those campgrounds would work for your trip, separate scans can make each alert easier to understand and act on.