Church Bowl Picnic Area

Church Bowl Picnic Area

Quick Facts

Amenities

6 listed

Picnic Table, Recycling, Restroom, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Bottle-Filling Station, Wheelchair Accessible

Picnic tables, grills, drinking water, and flush toilets are available at this scenic spot across the road from Ahwahnee Meadow. The Valley Loop Trail runs alongside this picnic area for hiking access along an unpaved to Mirror Lake (east) and Lower Yosemite Fall (west). The nearby paved trail provides access to The Ahwahnee (east) and Yosemite Village (west).

Tips & Seasonal Information

This picnic area is open year-round. Parking at this picnic area is prohibited from midnight to 6 am.

Wildlife Safety

• Keep your distance from animals, even if they approach you.
• Never feed wild animals.
• Dispose of trash in bear-proof trash cans or dumpsters.
• While enjoying your picnic, keep your food, trash, and other scented items within arm's reach.
• If a bear approaches, yell as loudly as possible to scare the bear away.

Accessibility

The Church Bowl picnic area features accessible picnic tables with extended tops, accessible restrooms, and grills. The picnic area is unpaved with irregular surfaces. Designated accessible parking spaces are available nearby.