This Yosemite National Park Lodging Guide will help you plan the perfect vacation. This article includes a map showing the location of each park lodge and cabin, photos and video, general information, including reservation information and activities, and links to articles giving full details about each lodge in the park.
Yosemite Lodging Guide
I have stayed in over 60 National Park Lodges and almost every Yosemite National Park lodge.
My articles come from my personal experiences staying here. I try to pass down the most valuable information in detail so that you can plan an epic adventure and have your own unforgettable Yosemite Experience!
Yosemite National Park is the perfect place to wake up and start your day. While sipping coffee, you can view some of its most iconic attractions like Yosemite Falls and Half Dome to wildlife like bears.
You also wake up in the park and begin exploring from your front door. Each lodge offers excellent access to the park and a unique experience, giving you a jump on the big rush to get there. Anyone who has spent time in Yosemite lately knows how much of an advantage this is!
You will want to make reservations as soon as possible since these lodges fill up quickly. It is worth checking multiple times to see if a room opens up as you plan your Yosemite vacation.
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.
Yosemite Lodging Map
Yosemite is a very large park and there is lodging options from the South Entrance to Tuolumne Meadows and everything in between. Picking the right location will afford you more time exploring the park. The maps below show where lodging is available and where it is located in the park.
Park Ranger John Pro Tip
Did you know that the Ahwahnee Hotel was called the Majestic Yosemite Hotel at one point? The Wawona Hotel was formerly called the Big Trees Lodge, and Curry Village was called Half Dome Village.
In 2016, there was a legal dispute between the US Government, which owns the properties, and the outgoing concessionaire, who, at the time, claimed rights to the trademarked names Ahwahnee Hotel, Curry Village, and Wawona Hotel. The names were restored in 2019 as part of a 2019 lawsuit settlement.
During the time of the lawsuit (2016-2019), the names of these areas of the park were temporarily changed.
Lodging inside Yosemite National Park
Ahwahnee Hotel
The Ahwahnee Hotel is one of the crown jewels of the National Park Lodges! It epitomizes the National Park Rustic design, also known as Parkitecture. The lodge was built to highlight its surroundings of Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Yosemite Falls.
You never know who you may run into at the Ahwahnee as past guests include Queen Elizabeth II, Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F Kennedy, Ronald Regan, and Barrack Obama. Famous actors like Judy Garland, Charlie Chaplin, and Walt Disney have stayed at the Ahwahnee!
This historic lodge was incredibly luxurious when it was built and well-maintained over the years. Today, the Ahwahnee offers guests the opportunity to stay in the heart of Yosemite Valley, where the rooms are lovely and historic!
The Ahwahnee also offer special events like Chef's Holidays(Special tasting and wine pairings), Vintner's Holidays(winemaker dinners), and, of course, the Holiday tradition of the Bracebridge Dinner, an unforgettable holiday experience filled with traditional Christmas festivities!
Location:
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
Ahwahnee Hotel Address:
9005 Ahwahnee Drive
Yosemite National Park, CA. 93727
Ahwahnee Hotel Phone Number:
(888)413-8869
Click here to book your stay at the Ahwahnee Hotel.
Check out our Ahwahnee Hotel review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Yosemite Valley Lodge
Yosemite Valley Lodge is centrally located in the heart of the Yosemite Valley and across the street from Yosemite Falls. This lodge allows exploring the area around Yosemite Falls early or late in the day when it isn't as crowded.
The lodge buildings are spread out over the property. You will also find the fantastic Base Camp Eatery that offers many different dining options, including Starbucks.
Location: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley Lodge Address:
9006 Yosemite Lodge Dr.
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Phone:
(888) 413-8869
Click here to book your stay at the Yosemite Valley Lodge.
Check out our Yosemite Valley Lodge review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Wawona Hotel
The historic Wawona Hotel is located at the park's southern entrance near the Yosemite Pioneer Village and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The hotel features authentic Victorian-style architecture, including authentic period furniture and marble top dressers, showcasing the authenticity of this mid-1800s hotel.
One of the great things about the Wawona Hotel is the easy access to Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and Glacier Point.
The Wawona Hotel also manages the 9-hole Wawona Hotel Golf Course. It was the first regulation golf to be opened in the Sierra Nevada in 1918.
Location: South Entrance, Yosemite National Park
Wawona Hotel Address:
8308 Wawona Rd.
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Wawona Hotel Phone:
(888) 413-8869
Click here to book your stay at the Wawona Hotel.
Check out our Wawona Hotel review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Curry Village: Stoneman Cottage, Cabins and Tents
I love Curry Village! It is centrally located to many of the parks' well-known hiking trails, and the fall colors here are epic! If you stay in the winter, the ice rink is open with views of half dome!
Curry Village Cabins are marvelous! They are located in the heart of Curry Village and offer the opportunity to stay in a cute little cabin.
Location: Curry Village in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
Curry Village Address:
9010 Curry Village Dr.
Yosemite National Park, Ca. 93727
Curry Village Phone:
(888) 413-8869
Click here to book your stay at the Curry Village Cabins.
Check out our Curry Village Cabins review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
Curry Village Canvas Tents
The canvas tents in Curry Village are Yosemite's version of glamping. During the summer, the tents are not heated.
They have an electrical light but no electrical plug-ins.
Location: Curry Village in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
Curry Village Address:
9010 Curry Village Dr.
Yosemite National Park, Ca. 93727
Curry Village Phone:
(888) 413-8869
Click here to book your stay at the Curry Village Cabins.
Housekeeping Camp
Housekeeping Camp includes part concrete and part canvas "tents". There is a whole village of these structures spread around the camp. Visitors love bringing lights and decorating their tents, bringing a fun atmosphere.
Location: Yosemite Valley
Housekeeping Camp Address:
Southside Dr,
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
Housekeeping Camp Phone:
(888) 413-8869
Click here to book your stay at Housekeeping Camp.
White Wolf Lodge
White Wolf Lodge is located 30 miles from Yosemite Valley. They offer 24 canvas-tent cabins and four traditional wood cabins with private baths.
Location: Off of the Tioga Road
Address: White Wolf Rd, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Phone: (888) 413-8869
Click here to book your stay at White Wolf Lodge.
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge
High up on Tioga Road lies the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, with 69 canvas tent cabins available for rent. These tent cabins are available from mid-June through mid-September (weather permitting).
Location: Off of the Tioga Road
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Address:
Tioga Rd,
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Phone:
(888) 413-8869
Click here to book your stay at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge.
Check out our Tuolumne Meadows Lodge review for detailed information about the lodge, including amenities, restaurants, bars/lounges, room types, seasons, property photos, and more!
High Sierra Camps
The High Serra Camps are perhaps some of the most popular tents in Yosemite! So much so that there has been a lottery in place for years. You may ask, what's the appeal? Imagine hiking deep into Yosemite without having to pack a tent!
Location: 5 High Sierra Camp locations are all reached by hiking or mule.
Address: Spread over Yosemite National Park
Reservations: Reservations are done through a lottery system. The 2021 lottery was held in October 2020.
Are Yosemite National Park Lodges, cabins, and tents pet-friendly?
Pets are NOT allowed in hotels/lodges, wilderness, beaches, meadows, shuttle buses, or public buildings, with the exception of service animals. All campgrounds except walk-in campgrounds are pet-friendly.
Yosemite National Park Lodging Reservations
Reservations are NEEDED when it comes to planning a stay within Yosemite Lodges! The park receives over 4 million visitors a year!
You will want to make a reservation as far in advance as you can. The reservations are open a year in advance, and during the busy summer months, they fill up quickly.
Yosemite National Park Tours
Semi-Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup/dropoff - This is an 8-hour tour that begins with being picked up at your hotel or the meeting point(Denny's in Oakhurst).
The tour includes stops at Glacier Point(April-November), depending upon the weather and several stops in the Yosemite Valley. Stops in the valley include Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Sentinel Bridge, Chapel, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, and more!
California Audio Tour Bundle (Get 4 Audio Tours) - With Shaka Guide's GPS Audio Tours, you are guided to hidden gems and iconic sights. Now, you can explore at your own pace without worrying about keeping up with a tour. Tours include:
- Yosemite's Majestic Beauty
- Death Valley's Unique Geology
- Joshua Tree's otherworldly Landscapes
- Lake Tahoe's Clear Waters
Private Full-Day Fly Fishing for Beginners and Experienced Anglers - Here is your chance to go fly fishing in Yosemite with your private guide! This full-day adventure (Approx. 8 hours) is where you can fish the Tuolumne and Merced River watersheds for Rainbow, Brown, Brook, and Golden Trout on the catch-and-release excursion. The tour includes:
- all fly fishing gear, fishing license, Peak Season Reservation, and entrance fees
- round-trip transportation from Yosemite Valley or Groveland
- snacks/lunch
Check out more great tours of Yosemite. Tours include hiking, snowshoeing, roundtrip tours from San Francisco, and more!
Hotels near Yosemite NP
Chateau du Sureau - This luxury hotel offers bed and breakfast options and fine dining at Erna's Elderberry House.
Sierra Sky Ranch - located near Oakhurst, California, offers easy access to Highway 41 into the park.
The Pines Resort - Located on Bass Lake, this hotel has vacation rental cabins and a lodge.
List of Yosemite National Park Lodges
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 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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