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.
Here are my top finds for Yosemite National Park:
🏨Hotels: Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley Lodge, The Pines Resort(Bass Lake)
📍Tours: Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad, Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour
🐻 Save time! Buy your National Park Pass before your trip
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 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
Click Here to Book The 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 Barack 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!
Ahwahnee Hotel Address:
9005 Ahwahnee Drive
Yosemite National Park, CA. 93727
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
Click Here to Book The 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.
Yosemite Valley Lodge Address:
9006 Yosemite Lodge Dr.
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
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
Note* The Wawona Hotel is under a long term closure for mainenance repairs.
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.
Wawona Hotel Address:
8308 Wawona Rd.
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
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
Click Here to Book at Curry Village Tents and Cabins
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.
Curry Village Address:
9010 Curry Village Dr.
Yosemite National Park, CA. 93727
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
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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.
Curry Village Address:
9010 Curry Village Dr.
Yosemite National Park, CA. 93727
Housekeeping Camp
Click here to book your stay at 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.
Housekeeping Camp Address:
Southside Dr,
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389
White Wolf Lodge
Click here to book your stay at 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.
Address: White Wolf Rd, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge
Click here to book your stay at 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).
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Address:
Tioga Rd,
Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
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 made through a lottery system.
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.
Best Yosemite National Park Tours & Activities
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
⭐️ Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 1-3.5 Hours | 🚂 Check Rates and Availability
Step back in time on this historic narrow-gauge railroad where powerful locomotives once hauled massive log trains through the Sierra National Forest, just 10 minutes from Yosemite's south entrance. The conductor-narrated rides (1 to 3.5 hours) take you through majestic woods while sharing the area's logging history, with options ranging from the classic steam train to special themed trips like the Moonlight Special and Yosemite Jazz Train. Perfect for families and multi-generational groups, the experience includes gold panning, a logging museum, and the Kids' Depot Toy Store, all wheelchair accessible with leashed dogs welcome on board.
Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour
⭐️ Rating: 4.9 out of 5 Stars (803+ reviews) | ⏳ Tour Length: 9 hours | 🚐
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This is the tour for first-time visitors who want to see everything without the stress of figuring it out on their own. Operated by Discover Yosemite, a TripAdvisor Travelers Choice award winner for two years running, this small-group tour covers the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias, Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley, and all the major viewpoints in one very full day. Lunch is included along with snacks and water.
Semi-Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
⭐️ Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars | ⏳ Tour Length: 8 hours | 🚌Check Rates and Availability
This is an 8-hour tour that begins with a pick-up at your hotel or the meeting point.
The tour includes stops at Glacier Point(April-November), depending upon the weather, and several stops in the Yosemite Valley. The valley stops include Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Sentinel Bridge, Chapel, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, and more!
Check out more great tours of Yosemite. Tours include hiking, snowshoeing, roundtrip tours from San Francisco, and more!
List of Yosemite National Park Lodges
Additional Yosemite National Park Information & Resources
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:
⭐️ 4.8 of 5 Stars - Chateau du Sureau - Click here for Rates and Availability.
A Forbes Five Star, AAA Four Diamond Provence-inspired castle tucked in the Sierra Nevada foothills just 20 miles from Yosemite's South Gate, widely regarded as the finest luxury hotel in the entire Yosemite region!
The 11 individually designed rooms and suites feature working fireplaces, pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, hypoallergenic bedding, separate soaking tubs and showers, Moulton Brown toiletries, slippers, robes, and private balconies overlooking nine acres of terraced French gardens. A bottle of local rosé awaits you on arrival, and a full gourmet breakfast is included each morning with fresh-squeezed orange juice. The legendary Erna's Elderberry House restaurant is one of California's most celebrated dining destinations, drawing food lovers from across the state for its tasting menus and wine pairings. Additional amenities include a full-service spa, seasonal outdoor pool, bocce court, concierge, valet parking, room service, free WiFi, and free parking. No children under 10. Pet friendly with a fee, open year-round!
⭐️ 4.4 of 5 Stars - The Pines Resort at Bass Lake - Click here for Rates and Availability.
The only lakeside resort in the Yosemite area, sitting right on the shores of Bass Lake just 17 miles from Yosemite National Park's South Gate with a private beach, full marina, and some of the best sunsets in the Sierra Nevada!
Choose from lakeside suites with log-burning fireplaces, wet bars, and lake-view decks, two-story chalets with full kitchens, or a romantic Honeymoon Suite with an oversized jetted tub. Ducey's on the Lake serves farm-to-table cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with stunning water views, and the poolside beach bar is perfect for after-hike refreshments. Amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool with pool hoist, hot tub, full-service spa, 24-hour fitness center, yoga classes, boat and kayak rentals, two tennis courts, billiards room, convenience market, live entertainment, coin-operated laundry, free WiFi, and free parking. Pet friendly and open year-round!
⭐️ 4.6 of 5 Stars - Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite - Click here for Rates and Availability.
A AAA Four Diamond resort sitting just 2 miles from Yosemite's South Gate in Fish Camp, offering one of the most activity-packed resort experiences found near any national park in America!
All 352 rooms and forest cottages feature pillowtop mattresses with Egyptian cotton sheets, mini-fridges, flat-screen satellite TVs, robes, and free WiFi. The Ascent Spa features 12 treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas, and a complete fitness center, while the pool complex includes 2 heated outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool, 5 hot tubs, and a children's pool. Three on-site restaurants and 2 bars serve breakfast through dinner, and complimentary activities include archery, rock climbing wall, guided hikes, bocce ball, pickleball, gold panning, and evening poolside movies. Seasonal activities include snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding, tubing, and horse-drawn sleigh rides in winter. EV charging, valet parking, gift shop, game room, concierge, ski storage, and 15,000 square feet of conference space round out this mountain resort. Pet friendly and open year-round!
Click on this link or the map below to see additional lodging options near Yosemite NP.
https://www.stay22.com/embed/61f07d51cbb4390015c70b0fYosemite National Park Entrance Fee
New in 2026: Each Non-US Resident aged 16 and older visiting Yosemite National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful Pass. This includes nonresidents entering as part of a commercial tour group, commercial use authorization (CUA) group, or concessioner tour group.
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)
$40.00-$20.00 for Commercial Sedan with 1-6 seats and non-commercial groups (16+ persons)
$20.00 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 free entrance days the National Park Service offers for US citizens and residents.
Yosemite National Park No Longer Requires Peak Hours Reservations
Yosemite National Park will not require advance reservations in 2026, including during peak summer months and the February-March firefall period. The park will rely on real-time traffic management measures, including temporary traffic diversions when parking areas reach capacity and deployment of additional seasonal staff to manage high-use areas.
Additional Yosemite National Park Resources
- Complete Guide to Exploring Yosemite National Park - A Complete guide to exploring Yosemite National Park.
- Things to do in Yosemite
- 1-Day in Yosemite guide
- Yosemite Winter Guide
- Yosemite Falls
- Bridalveil Falls
- Yosemite Valley Guide
- Glacier Point
- Tunnel View
- Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
- Bracebridge Dinner
Additional Information on Oakhurst/Bass Lake, California
- Oakhurst California loddging Guide (Southern Entrance to Yosemite National Park)
- Guide to exploring Oakhurst, California, the southern entrance to Yosemite
- Best Restaurants in Oakhurst, California
- Bass Lake Travel Guide
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