Complete Guide to Curry Village in Yosemite National Park

Curry Village is located in the heart of Yosemite Valley in California. Home to the world-famous Curry Village Tents and Cabins this is an amazing place to stay within the park.

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Curry Village - Yosemite National Park

Curry Village has been welcoming guests for over 120 years. David and Jennie Curry founded the village in 1899.

During the summer of 2020, there will be a lot of maintenance and work being done to the dining options within the village. The Pavilion, Pizza Patio, Bar, and Coffee Corner are closed through the renovation.

Curry Village also known as Camp Curry and previously known as Half Dome Village sits below Glacier Point in Yosemite Valley.

Yosemite lodging options in Curry Village include:

46 Yosemite cabins with private baths
14 Cabins that share a convenient bathhouse
403 Canvas tent cabins
18 Standard motel rooms

One of my favorite things about this area is the epic views of Half Dome and Glacier Point.

In the winter you can walk to the ice skating rink easily. Yosemite winters are absolutely amazing! Ice skating with a view of half dome is a total National Park bucket list moment.

Curry Village Map

Curry Village Tent Cabins

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When staying in the tent cabins you will want to prepare as if you are camping in any of the Yosemite campgrounds.

Some of the tents have heat and others do not so you will want to make sure when you make a reservation you know what you are getting.

Tent campers share bathrooms located in central areas of the tents.

If you are a light sleeper you will want to bring earplugs. The canvas tents do not provide much noise cancellation.

The tent cabins do have a small storage rack with a locking safe so you can store some valuables in the tent.

The Camp Curry Tent Cabins do have a light but do not have any electrical plugins. You will want to make sure you have a way to keep your phone charged along with camera batteries.

Sheets, wool blankets, pillows, and towels are provided.

Unheated tent cabins can accommodate two to five guests.

Heated canvas tent cabins can accommodate two to four guests. The heated canvas tents are only available during the winter. The heat is turned off the Friday before Memorial Day and turned on the Tuesday after Labor Day.

Tent cabins come with one locker measuring:

35.5"W x 20.5"D x 23" H (Small Tent Cabins)
47.5"W x 20.5"D x 23" H (Large Tent Cabins)

Guests need to store all food and anything with a scent in the food lockers. Make sure to bring resealable containers to easily transport your food and toiletries to the food lockers. Even deodorant and toothpaste needs to be kept in the food lockers.

For safety, there is no cooking within the tent cabins.

Canvas Tent Cabins ADA Rooms

ADA Canvas Tent Cabins are designed to accommodate wheelchairs, with either a double bed or a single bed, lever door handle, ramp, and wide door entrance.

Curry Village Cabins

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We had the best night's sleep in the cabins at Camp Curry. This was one of our favorite places we have stayed in the park.

Cabins come with either a

1 Double Bed
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 Double Beds

Check out our post with photos of the Curry Village Cabins.

Stoneman Cottage

The Stoneman Cottage Rooms are in what was the original dance hall. There are 18 rooms in the Stoneman hotel.

These rooms can be really hard to get so you will want to be ready to make a reservation the day they open for reservations.

Each room has a private bathroom, heat, linens, blankets, and towels.

Rooms come with either one or two double beds.

Stoneman ADA Rooms

ADA rooms include a double bed, lever door handle, oversized chair, strobe light smoke detector, restroom flip handle, grab bars in the restroom and a wheelchair-accessible roll-in shower.

Curry Village Reservations

Click here to book your stay at the Curry Village Cabins.

Reservations open 366 days in advance. If you are planning to visit Yosemite during the peak season you will want to make a reservation as soon as you can.

When we say peak season I have to honestly say that it is almost year-round now. If you know you want a specific type of lodging in Yosemite you will want to book it as soon as you can!

Check-in time is 5:00 pm

Check out time is 10:00 am

Pets are not permitted in any Yosemite Lodging with the exception of service animals.

Smoking is prohibited.

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

Curry Village offers amazing access to Yosemite Valley via the free shuttle buses.

Swimming Pool

The heated outdoor pool is open every day from the end of May through the beginning of September, weather permitting.

Curry Village guests can use the pool free, and other Yosemite guests pay $5/adult and $4/child.

Bike Rentals

Biking around Yosemite Valley is an amazing way to see the park. You can rent bikes for the day in the village.

Bike Rentals are available from spring through fall.

Raft Rentals

Most years you can rent rafts to leisurely float down the Merced River. Unfortunately, there will be no raft rentals in 2020 for health safety.

Yosemite Mountaineering School

The Yosemite Mountaineering School will be closed for 2020.

Lounge

Guests staying at Curry Village have access to a lounge that has free WiFi. I will tell you the WiFi is not the strongest you have ever used. LOL!

The WiFi should be enough to check emails and hopefully social media.

Additional Yosemite National Park Information & Resources

Lodges In Yosemite National Park

Ahwahnee Hotel
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The Ahwahnee Hotel is located in Yosemite Valley and is known throughout the world as one of the most luxurious National Park Lodges.

Yosemite Valley Lodge
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The Yosemite Valley Lodge is located in the heart of Yosemite National Park and is located close to Yosemite Falls making it a great base for a Yosemite vacation.

Wawona Hotel
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(Currently Closed for repairs). 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.

Curry Village Tent Cabins
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The Curry Village Tent Cabins are a great option for staying in Yosemite Valley.

Lodges near Yosemite National Park

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. Here is a few of our favorite places to stay in Oakhurst:

Chateau du Sureau
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Exceptional 5-star luxury accommodations south of Yosemite National Park. Includes breakfast, feww WIFI, pet friendly, air conditioning and much more! Also has an incredible restaurant o-site and a spa!

The Pines Resort at Bass Lake
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Bass Lake Beachfront Resort with lots of amenities, including Spa services, gym, two restaurants, bar/lounge, Airconditioning and more!

Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn
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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.

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
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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

Yosemite National Park Tours

California Audio Tour Bundle (Get 4 Audio Tours)
⭐️ Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 days | 🔊Check Rates and Availability

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
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours | 🎣 Check Rates and Availability

Here is your chance to enjoy 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

Private Family Hike in Yosemite
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 4-6 Hours | 🥾Check Rates and Availability

Experience the monumental scenery of Yosemite on a guided, half-day hike designed especially for families. Choose from a beginning to moderate hike to suit your family's experience level, and embark on a series of trails that wind through the famous natural attractions of either Yosemite Valley or the high country. Enjoy Spectacular views from on of America's favorite National Parks, and stop for a scenic picnic near a stream, lake, or meadow.

4 Days Guided Yosemite Half Dome Tour
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 4 Days | 🥾Check Rates and Availability

Ready to turn your bucketlist into a brag list? This 4 day Yosemite adventure takes you from secret swimming holes to the iconic half-dome cables without the crowds or the chaos. Every detail is covered, from wilderness permits to those elusive Half Dome Spots. Just bring your personal camping gear including a tent, sleping bag & pad, and headlamp. A full packing list will be provided after you register. With expert guides, chef-style meals, and starry skies, you'll hike, relax, and conquer like a pro!

Check out more great tours of Yosemite. Tours include hiking, snowshoeing, roundtrip tours from San Francisco, and more!

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.

2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

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 National Park Peak-Hours Reservation Required

A reservation is required to drive into Yosemite between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM on dates in 2025 listed below:

May 24 - May 26 (Saturday-Monday)
June 15 - August 15 (Daily)
August 30 -September 1) (Saturday - Monday)

During the dates listed above, visitors can enter Yosemite with either of the following:

Peak Hours Reservation are available through Recreation.gov
- (Click here to get your Peak Hours Reservation) or by calling (877)444-6777
Wilderness or Half Dome permit
In-Park camping including Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Camp 4, Wawona, Bridalveil Creek, Hogdon Meadow, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, Porcupine Flat, and Tuolumne Meadows campgrounds.
In-Park Lodging including Curry Village, Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite Valley Lodge, The Ahwahnee, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, and High Sierra Camps.
In-Park Vacation Rental in Wawona, Yosemite West, or Foresta.
Regional transit ot tour group

Additional Peak Hours Reservation information:

Reservations for all dates were released on May 6, 2025
Additional Reservations are available on recreation.gov seven days before the arrival date at 8:00 AM PDT.
There is a $2.00 Non-Refundable fee (This does not include the park's entry fee requirement)
Each visitor can make one reservation for each three day period. The reservation holder must be in the arriving vehicle and show photo ID at the entrance station.
Peak Hours Reservations are good for three consecutive days (Including arrival date)
You can visit the Hetch Hetchy area of the park when it is open (sunrise to sunset) without a reservation.