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Kid Friendly Things to do at Yosemite NP
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Keana Lofton
Yosemite is my favorite National Park! We visited 5 times in 2024. 😬 Here’s my recommendations for those with little ones in tow.
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Another good campground option in the valley!
Lower Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park
Check the schedule at the visitor center & join one of these walks for kids! They’ll get to meet a ranger & other kids in the park while learning!
Yosemite Valley | Junior Ranger Walk - National Park Service
Quick & easy trail to see the falls. No water access.
Bridalveil Fall Trail - Yosemite Valley - National Park Service
Moderate hike to a swimmable lake!
Mirror Lake Trail - Yosemite Valley - National Park Service
This is a pull off you don’t want to miss! The view is beautiful.
Tunnel View | Discover Yosemite National Park
A quick walk from the parking lot, this is a great stop for the family!
Glacier Point - Yosemite Valley - National Park Service
This is an easy, stroller friendly, trail to see the falls!
Lower Yosemite Falls Trail, California - AllTrails
Easy hike. You can climb up a giant “rock” which can be fun for older kids or kids who like to climb.
Pothole Dome Trail, California - 249 Reviews, Map - AllTrails
Cool down in this lake on a warm day! Make sure to bring lots of bug spray!
Tenaya Lake (U.S. National Park Service)
My favorite NP campground! Lots of families. Room for kids to ride bikes. Close to hikes. In the valley.
Upper Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park
A fun place for to swim & hang out for the day.
Swinging Bridge Picnic Area - National Park Service
This store has everything you need. This area also has restaurants & is a short walk from a museum.
Village Store (U.S. National Park Service)
