Bloomfield Campground
Campground · Yosemite corridor
Bloomfield Campground sits at 7,874 feet in the Yosemite corridor's high Sierra. Wind and cold dominate; crowding stays minimal.
Afternoons turn windy; mornings are calmer. Cold persists even in shoulder season. The 30-day average wind of 11 mph masks gusts to 29 mph, typically rising after 10 a.m. Exposure is moderate; tree cover provides partial shelter.
The last 30 days averaged 18 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph wind and minimal crowding. Cold dominates; highs rarely exceed freezing. The week ahead stays true to pattern: wind ramping by mid-day, temperatures 16 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit across the full season. Plan for morning visits if you seek calm.
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About Bloomfield Campground
Bloomfield Campground is a high-Sierra facility at 7,874 feet in the Yosemite corridor of California's eastern Sierra Nevada. Access is via Highway 120 from the west or Highway 395 from the south. The campground sits in a snow-fed drainage zone; winter closure is typical until late spring. Summer opens the site to visitors who tolerate cold nights and afternoon wind. The nearest gateway is Lee Vining, roughly 45 miles south via Highway 395. Winter and early spring require chains or high-clearance vehicles when Highway 120 is open.
Weather at Bloomfield Campground is defined by elevation and continental exposure. The 30-day average temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit reflects a site where freezing nights persist year-round outside peak summer. Wind averages 11 mph but gusts spike to 29 mph, overwhelmingly in afternoons; morning calm windows last 2 to 4 hours after dawn. Crowding remains sparse; base popularity of 0.3 indicates low foot traffic even in season. Smoke from distant wildfires can degrade visibility in late summer and early fall. Snow can return in September or October.
Bloomfield Campground suits self-reliant campers who prioritize solitude over amenities and accept cold and wind as baseline conditions. Visitors typically include backcountry hikers using it as a staging point, fishing parties targeting nearby creeks, and off-season mountaineers. Parking is limited; arrival before midday on weekends secures a spot. Bring a four-season or winter-rated tent; nightly temperatures drop 20 to 30 degrees below daytime highs. Water access depends on snowmelt; late winter may see running creeks, while late summer can require melting snow. No hookups or formal services exist on-site.
Visitors comparing Bloomfield Campground to alternatives in the Yosemite corridor should note its remoteness and minimal development. Tenaya Lake Campground, lower and more accessible via Highway 120, offers shorter drive times and warmer conditions. Tuolumne Meadows Campground, the corridor's largest facility, opens later due to snow and fills rapidly in July and August. Bloomfield's low crowding and harsh conditions make it a trade-off: solitude at the cost of self-sufficiency. Spring and early fall offer the best windows; wind and cold ease slightly, and snow clears the site entirely.