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
Park entrance fees are 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 or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.
Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.
$0.00 for Education/Academic Group
$300.00 for Non-Commercial Group (16+ persons)
$45.00-$125.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons)
$125.00 for Commercial Van with 7-15 seats
$200.00 for Commercial Mini-Bus with 16-25 seats
$300.00 for Commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats
Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.
$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.
Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.
National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.
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!
Yosemite National Park Lodging
If you are wondering where to stay in Yosemite National Park there are multiple options available ranging from tent cabins to national park lodges.
Ahwahnee Hotel
The Ahwahnee Hotel is located in Yosemite Valley and is known throughout the world as one of the most luxurious National Park Lodges.
Wawona Hotel - Currently Closed
Built in 1856 the Wawona Hotel formerly Big Trees Lodge is on the National Historic Landmark located near the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and the Pioneer History Center in Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite Valley Lodge
If you are looking to stay in the heart of Yosemite National Park than you will love Yosemite Valley Lodge.
The lodge is located close to Yosemite Falls which makes it a great base for a Yosemite vacation.
Curry Village Cabins
Part of the Curry Village complex that was previously known as Half Dome Village.
Curry Village Tent Cabins
The Curry Village Tent Cabins are a great option for staying in Yosemite Valley. Available for booking on Expedia
Housekeeping Camp
If you are looking to stay in the heart of Yosemite Valley and not bring your own tent you will love Housekeeping Camp.
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge
Located off the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge includes 69 canvas-tent cabins without electricity.
Where to stay near Yosemite
There are great options for lodging near Yosemite National Park. We are huge fans of staying in Oakhurst, California and entering the park from the southern entrance.
A few of our favorite places to stay in Oakhurst include:
Chateau du Sureau
The Pines Resort at Bass Lake
Sierra Sky Ranch
Hounds Tooth Inn
Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn - At Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a playground, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The onsite restaurant, Yosemite Gateway, features American cuisine. Free Wi-Fi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites - At Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour business center. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room Wi-Fi.
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite - 4-star eco-friendly resort near Yosemite. You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. Adventurous travelers may like the rock climbing, snowshoeing, and ice skating at this resort. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, and aromatherapy at Ascent Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy pizza and more at the two onsite restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like mountain biking and archery. In addition to a coffee shop/café and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Rush Creek Lodge - 3.5-star family-friendly hotel near Yosemite. Take advantage of a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite. Adventurous travelers may like the mountain biking and ecotours at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The onsite restaurant, Rush Creek Restaurant, features local cuisine. In addition to a coffee shop/café and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Yosemite Sierra Inn - Yosemite Sierra Inn provides a business center and more. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Queen's Inn By the River - Enjoy visiting the attached winery, a terrace, and a garden at Queen's Inn By the River. The onsite restaurant, Idle Hour Winery &Kitchen, features garden views and brunch. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars.
For additional lodging options click on the map below for current rates and availability for lodging and vacation rentals near Yosemite NP.
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.
For a fun adventure check out Escape Campervans. These campervans have built in beds, kitchen area with refrigerators, and more. You can have them fully set up with kitchen supplies, bedding, and other fun extras. They are painted with epic designs you can't miss!
Escape Campervans has offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, New York, and Orlando
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.
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