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Yosemite a full spectrum of lodging options, catering to various budgets and preferences, from basic tent cabins to upscale hotels.
The Ahwahnee (formerly The Ahwahnee Hotel), providing an elegant experience.
Yosemite Valley Lodge, Wawona Hotel, White Wolf Lodge (seasonal), Tuolumne Meadows Lodge (seasonal).
Curry Village (tent cabins, hard-sided cabins), Housekeeping Camp (concrete structures with canvas roofs).
Private communities like Yosemite West, El Portal, and Foresta. Often kitchens and more space.
Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines (Yosemite Valley), Hodgdon Meadow, Crane Flat, Wawona. Extremely competitive.
Camp 4 (walk-in tent only), Bridalveil Creek, Tuolumne Meadows, White Wolf, Tamarack Flat, Yosemite Creek, Porcupine Flat (seasonal). Arrive early.
Tent Cabins (Curry Village, high-country lodges) and Housekeeping Camp (concrete structures with canvas roofs).
Not common within the park itself; more likely in surrounding gateway communities.
Each zone features a distinct experience.
Yosemite Valley lodging offers the best proximity to most iconic attractions and the shuttle system. Other areas require driving.
Yosemite Valley is busiest and can be noisy. Wawona and Tuolumne Meadows quieter, more natural ambiances.
Advance booking for popular properties is often recommended.
Without reservations, finding accommodation or entering the park is very unlikely during peak periods.
Some dates may park entry reservations separate from lodging reservations.
Proper food storage is always helpful against bears, regardless of location.
Here is a comparison of various accommodation options in Yosemite, with specific recommendations for different traveler types.
Choices convenient for families, with amenities or unique experiences.
Options for meeting other travelers and finding affordability.
For longer visits, more home-like amenities.
Properties with exceptional cultural or historical importance.
Affordable, central, rustic camping feel, some heated. Shared bathhouses, can be noisy.
Cheapest in-Valley, communal feel, river access, fire pits. Very basic, shared facilities, little privacy.
Closest lodging outside the park's Arch Rock Entrance (Highway 140). Multiple pools, restaurant.
Historic gold rush town about an hour's drive from the Arch Rock Entrance. Wider range of lodging and dining, often more affordable.
Historic landmark in Yosemite Valley, elegant dining, iconic views, central. Very expensive, often booked solid, dinner dress code.
Excellent location in Yosemite Valley, modern rooms, family-friendly, food court. Can be noisy, lacks historic charm, parking issues.
Historic Victorian charm, quieter, near Mariposa Grove. No in-room private bathrooms for many rooms, seasonal. Price Range: $200 - $350.
Rustic, remote lodge in the high country along Tioga Road, tent cabins and a few standard cabins. Limited services. Price Range: Varies.
In the high country, providing tent cabins for exploring the eastern side. Limited services. Price Range: Varies.
