Must-see hotels in Yosemite National Park

  • Rush Creek Lodge

    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…

  • Majestic Yosemite Hotel

    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…

  • Evergreen Lodge

    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 …

  • Merced Lake High Sierra Camp

    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…

  • May Lake High Sierra Camp

    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…

  • Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp

    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…

  • Ostrander Lake Ski Hut

    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…

  • Sunrise High Sierra Camp

    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…

  • Vogelsang High Sierra Camp

    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…

  • Half Dome Village

    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…

  • Yosemite Valley Lodge

    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,…

  • Big Trees Lodge

    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…

  • Housekeeping Camp

    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…

  • Redwoods in Yosemite

    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…

  • White Wolf Lodge

    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…

  • Yosemite West High Sierra B&B

    Yosemite National Park

    Conveniently located in the park but away from the Yosemite Valley crowds, this five-room B&B also has an apartment that sleeps up to five. The owners…

  • Tuolumne Meadows Lodge

    Yosemite National Park

    Set amid the magnificent high country, about 60 miles from Yosemite Valley off Tioga Rd, this option attracts hikers to its 69 canvas tent cabins with two…

  • Backpackers’ Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    The 20 quiet, wooded sites at Yosemite Valley’s campground are open only to backpackers holding valid wilderness permits (and only for a night before and…

  • High Sierra Camps

    Yosemite National Park

    Contact for information on Yosemite's network of High Sierra camps. Reservations are by lottery. Beds and sheets are provided and breakfast and dinner are…

  • Dimond O Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    Away from the valley bustle and 4 miles off Hwy 120 in the Stanislaus National Forest, this reservable USFS campground has 35 forested sites adjacent to…

  • Upper Pines Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    Busy, busy, busy – and big (238 sites, 4000ft); reservations required all year. Campsites are fairly small and close to one another. However, you can find…

  • Tamarack Flat Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    Quiet and primitive (pit toilets only) at 6315ft; the 52 tent sites are a rough 3-mile drive off Tioga Rd. Despite its relatively secluded location, you…

  • North Pines Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    Within walking distance of some of the valley's most popular trailheads, North Pines (4000ft) has 81 campsites near Mirror Lake, with some spots along the…

  • Scenic Wonders

    Yosemite National Park

    This management company rents out dozens of houses, cabins and studios spread around Yosemite West, Wawona and the Oakhurst area. There's some wi-fi…

  • Yosemite Creek Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    The most secluded and quiet campground (7700ft) in the park is reached via a rough 4.5-mile road. There are 75 first-come, first-served primitive…

  • Aramark/Yosemite Hospitality

    Yosemite National Park

    The concessionaire in charge of all accommodations and other services in the park. It has renovated many of the park's hotels and restaurants over the…

  • Crane Flat Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    Large family campground at 6192ft, with 166 sites; reservations required. The Clark Range overlook hike, 4 miles out and back, begins from here.

  • Camp 4

    Yosemite National Park

    Walk-in campground at 4000ft, entwined in climbing history and popular with climbers who tend to be long-term occupants; campsites are shared.

  • White Wolf Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    Attractive setting at 7700ft, but the 74 campsites are fairly boxed in. Trailheads for Harden and Lukens Lake hikes are nearby.

  • Tuolumne Meadows Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    At 8600ft, this is the biggest campground in the park, with 304 fairly well-spaced campsites (half of which can be reserved).

  • Wawona Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    Idyllic riverside setting at 4000ft with 93 well-spaced campsites; reservations required May to September.

  • Wawona Campground Reservation Office

    Yosemite National Park

    This tiny campground office handles last-minute availability for the Wawona campground. It's located in a parking lot for utility vehicles and just below…

  • Hodgdon Meadow Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    Utilitarian and crowded 105-site campground at 4900ft; reservations required mid-April to mid-October.

  • Lower Pines Campground

    Yosemite National Park

    Jam-packed and noisy, with 60 sites at 4000ft, some along the Merced River; reservations required.