Located off the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge includes 69 canvas-tent cabins. These cabins do not have electricity and are normally open between mid-June to mid-September, depending on weather and snow levels.
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge
It is worth noting that the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge is 60 miles from Yosemite Valley and sits at over 8,700 feet in elevation.
White Wolf and Tuolumne Meadows Lodge are the easiest accessible high sierra camps to reach.
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge is located off of Tioga Pass near the eastern entrance on Highway 120 east. The lodge is located in the high country near the Tuolumne River within the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Yosemite National Park Entrance Fee
Remember that Yosemite National Park has an entrance fee separate from camping and lodging fees.
Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)
Per-Person Entrance Pass—$20.00. Visitors 16 years of age or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Yosemite Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle to Yosemite National Park only. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
America the Beautiful/National Park Pass - $80.00 (Also known as the Interagency Annual Pass or Interagency Pass) covers entrance fees for an entire year to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites.
This is very worthwhile if you plan a National Park vacation, especially for visitors to Yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks!
The park pass covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy on REI.com, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the annual five free entrance days the National Park Service offers.
Season:
June 3, 2022 - September 18, 2022 (conditions permitting)
Number of Sites: 69 canvas-tent cabins
Location in the park: Off of the Tioga Road near Tuolumne Meadows
Campsite cost:
Reservations: Yes (see how and when to make a reservation below)
Latitude/Longitude: 37.8773° N, 119.3331° W
Elevation: 8,775
Pets Allowed: There are no pets allowed on the property.
Location: Off of the Tioga Road
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Address:
Tioga Rd,
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Phone:
(888) 413-8869
Tuolumne Lodge Reservations
Click here to book your stay at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge.
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Reservations are available 366 days in advance and are strongly recommended, especially from spring through fall and during holidays.
Deposit: A deposit of 100% of the first night at the time of booking if paid by credit or debit card.
Tuolumne Lodge Amenities
When staying in the Tuolumne Lodge you will need to use a luggage cart or carry your luggage from the parking lot to your tent.
There are bear/food storage boxes in the parking lot for food and toiletries.
Flush Toilets: Yes
Showers: Yes there are showers in the bathrooms available only for Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Guests.
Payphone: Yes
Is wifi available? No (Complimentary WiFi is available at Degnan's Kitchen near the Yosemite Valley visitor center (bandwidth is limited)
Is cellular Phone Service Available? Maybe, It will depend on your carrier. Some trips we have service with T-mobile in this area of the park.
Is firewood available for purchase? Yes, You can buy charcoal and firewood at most stores within Yosemite.
Amenities at each Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Tent
Tents are available with 4 Twin Beds or 1 Double Bed with 2 Twin Beds
Within each tent, you will find 3 wool blankets and 1 comforter for each bed. There is also a table, towels, water carafe, glasses, and a wood-burning stove.
There is NO ELECTRICITY within these tents. There is a lantern within each tent.
Bear Box in site/area? Yes, All units have a bear-proof storage box in the main parking lot of the lodge.
You are required to store food properly in order to protect Yosemite’s bears.
Food storage lockers are provided in all campsites 35″(D)x43″(W)x28″(H)
Potable Water? Yes, there is drinking water available in the campground
Don't forget to pack with you
Padlock for your food storage locker.
Shower shoes for the public community showers and walks to the restroom at night.
Earplugs for additional sleeping support.
A water bottle that you can refill.
Flashlight or LED headlamp and extra batteries.
Closeable plastic food containers to store in the locker.
Inflatable Hammock for lounging and checking the epic Yosemite scenery.
The best thing to remember to bring is your sense of adventure!
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Dining
The lodge dining room serves breakfast and dinner daily. They do not serve lunch since most guests will be out hiking during the day.
The dining room serves hearty meals great for hikers.
You can order box lunches from the dining room the night before.
Dinner reservations are required and can be made when you have breakfast in the morning or by calling 209-372-8413.
There are no private cooking facilities available at the lodge. Guests need to keep all food and toiletries in bear boxes in the main parking lot.
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Regulations
The number of cars per tent: A maximum of 4 people can stay in each tent.
Check-in Time: 4 pm
Checkout time: 11 am
Quiet Hours: Quiet Hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, seven days a week.
Cancellation Policy: $10.00 cancellation fee for cancellations made 7 or more days prior to arrival. Reservations canceled within 7 days of arrival will forfeit the deposit paid.
Smoking: Smoking is strictly prohibited at all accommodations and buildings in Yosemite.
Tuolumne Meadows campground is just down the street from the lodge.
Additional Yosemite National Park Resources
Complete Guide to Exploring Yosemite National Park - Complete guide to exploring Yosemite National Park.
Make sure also to check out my articles on Things to do in Yosemite, 1-Day in Yosemite guide, Curry Village, Yosemite Winter Guide, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Valley Guide, Glacier Point, Tunnel View, Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Midnight Yosemite Valley Floor Tour, and Bracebridge Dinner - which I have selected as one of my top 100 Experiences in the U.S. National Park!
Yosemite National Park Lodges
Complete Guide to Yosemite National Park Lodges - Guide to all of Yosemite National Park Lodges, including a map showing each location in the park. National Park Lodges include The Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Wawona Hotel , and Curry Village Cabins.
Yosemite National Park Campgrounds
Yosemite National Park Camping Guide - Guide to all of Yosemite National Park's campgrounds including a map showing their location within the park. Campgrounds include the North Pines Campground, Upper Pines Campground, Lower Pines Campground, Camp 4, Wawona Campground, Housekeeping Camp, Hodgdon Meadow Campground, Porcupine Flat Campground, Bridalveil Creek Campground, Crane Flat Campground, Tamarack Flat Campground, Tuolumne Meadows Campground, and Yosemite Creek Campground.
Additional Information on Oakhurst/Bass Lake, California
Guide to exploring Oakhurst, California, the southern entrance to Yosemite
Bass Lake Camping Guide, including the Lupine Campground and the Cedar Bluff Campground.
Check out all of the National Parks in California and neighboring National Parks in Oregon, National Parks in Nevada, and National Parks in Arizona.
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