Yosemite National Park
Luxurious country chic sums up this fabulous family-friendly resort surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest and situated a half-mile from Yosemite's…
Must-see hotels in Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Eastern Sierra
Soak in your own hot-springs tub and snooze beneath the moonlight at Benton Hot Springs, a small, historic resort in a 150-year-old former silver-mining…
Yosemite National Park
The crème de la crème of Yosemite’s lodging, this sumptuous historic property (formerly called the Ahwahnee) dazzles with soaring ceilings and atmospheric…
Yosemite National Park
Outside Yosemite National Park near the entrance to Hetch Hetchy, this classic, nearly century-old resort consists of lovingly decorated and comfy cabins …
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
This friendly, folksy place feels like a secret oasis tucked away on a forested hillside about 25 miles from Yosemite. A wide range of accommodations…
Mammoth Lakes
Warm and cozy, oozing traditional ski-lodge appeal, and only steps from the base of the Panorama Gondola, this is the best address for skiers and…
Kings Canyon National Park
A mile's hike deep into the Sequoia National Forest, this off-the-grid, all-inclusive resort is nirvana for those who don’t think luxury camping is an…
Alabama Hills Bureau of Land Management
Lone Pine
You can't go wrong with free camping amid some of the most striking scenery in the Sierras. Go along Movie Flat Rd, then pull off onto any of the dirt…
Lone Pine
A popular launchpad for Mt Whitney trips and a locus of posthike washups (public showers are available), the Whitney has the cheapest beds in town –…
Mono Lake Region
Situated at a whopping 9550ft and only 2 miles east of Tioga Pass, this is as close to a Yosemite experience as you can get without staying in the park…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Next door to the Sugar Pine Railroad, this friendly and comfortable 26-room inn has a seasonal hot tub and pool, a small bar and the finest restaurant in…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
This 1875 former ranch encompasses 14 attractive acres. The homespun rooms are phone-free and pet friendly, with double doors that open onto shady…
Eastern Sierra
Bishop's most upscale lodging underwent a full-scale renovation completed in summer 2017. Woodsy art and Western-style leather armchairs outfit rooms that…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Casually sophisticated and designed with a mix of contemporary touches and vintage chintz, the Charlotte is the nicest spot in central Groveland. Some of…
Eastern Sierra
Head to this property southeast of Bishop, off Hwy 395, for a modest version of glamping in safari-like tents with their own front decks. Each of the four…
Blackberry Inn Bed & Breakfast
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
On a rural road right off Hwy 120, this stunningly converted yellow-and-white house offers sumptuous rooms with wraparound porches, stained-glass scenes…
Mono Lake Region
One of the most scenic established campgrounds in the entire Sierra Nevada, Sawmill offers 12 sites on the edge of the beautiful Monroe Hall Research Area…
Mammoth Lakes
In business since 1924, this charming year-round resort on Lower Twin Lake has a cozy fireplace lodge, a bar and an excellent restaurant, 11 rustic-style…
Sequoia National Park
Backcountry experts who aren’t intimidated by a steep 6-mile, cross-country ski or snowshoe trek climbing 2000ft can enter the lottery (held in early…
Sequoia National Park
An 11.3-mile hike east of Crescent Meadow on the High Sierra Trail, this canvas-tent village at 7800ft is ideal for exploring the backcountry without…
Yosemite National Park
The 14-mile hike from the valley floor to Merced Lake, part of the John Muir Trail, is challenging and steep. This is the most remote and the oldest of…
Yosemite National Park
Because it's the easiest of the High Sierra camps to access, May Lake is also the best for children – at least those who'll be untroubled by the mile-plus…
Yosemite National Park
The hike to Glen Aulin along the Tuolumne River is a priceless experience. At the camp itself, you can swim in the pool at the bottom of a cascading…
Yosemite National Park
In a gorgeous lakeside spot beneath Horse Ridge, this handcrafted stone hut can accommodate up to 15 skiers. Cooking facilities are provided, but you must…
Mono Lake Region
Perched atop a hill at 10,000ft and overlooking the reservoir, this is a favorite with anglers. All 20 sites are small and well kept and some have…
Yosemite National Park
Situated in a serene spot next to a beautiful meadow with several lakes nearby. This is the final camp on the traditional loop route. Breakfast and dinner…
Yosemite National Park
Dramatically located at 10,000ft, with granite mountain peaks in the background. Small lakes and excellent hiking trails nearby. Breakfast and dinner…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
A sprawling complex just 2 miles from Yosemite’s south entrance, this large resort, conference center and upscale spa is ideal for families looking for a…
Sequoia National Park
Built in 1999, Wuksachi Lodge is the park's most upscale option. But don’t get too excited: the wood-paneled atrium lobby has an inviting stone fireplace…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Never in a billion years would you expect to find a place like this in Oakhurst. This luxe Relais & Chateaux property has discreet service and lavish…
Sequoia National Park
This well-maintained, well-shaded, tent-only campground is off Generals Hwy about 6 miles northeast of the Ash Mountain Entrance, down a winding road that…
Sequoia National Park
The only food-and-lodging option anywhere near these parts, this rustic, old-fashioned place rents everything from cute and cozy 1950s-era cabins to…
Yosemite National Park
Founded in 1899 as summertime Camp Curry, Half Dome Village has hundreds of units squished together beneath towering evergreens. The canvas cabins (heated…
Eastern Sierra
No water and no bathrooms, but this campground is especially popular with climbers for its backyard proximity to Happy and Sad Boulders and its dirt-cheap…
Yosemite National Park
This National Historic Landmark, dating from 1879, is a collection of six graceful, whitewashed New England–style buildings flanked by wide porches. The…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Two miles from the park entrance, this big, modern complex has hot tubs, an on-site restaurant and swimming pools. Decor is dated, but the 338 rooms…
Yosemite National Park
A short walk from Yosemite Falls, this low-slung complex contains a wide range of eateries, a lively bar, a big pool and other amenities. The rooms,…
Yosemite National Park
This cluster of 266 cabins, each walled by concrete on three sides and lidded by a canvas roof, is crammed and noisy, but the setting along the Merced…
Yosemite National Park
This private enterprise rents more than 130 fully furnished accommodations of various sizes and levels of comfort, from rustic log cabins to spacious six…
Yosemite National Park
This complex enjoys its own little world a mile up a spur road, away from the hubbub and traffic of Hwy 120 and Yosemite Valley. There are 24 spartan four…
