Yosemite Lodging Guide

This Yosemite Lodging Guide covers all of the lodges, canvas tents, and cabins you can stay in while vacationing in Yosemite National Park. 

There is quite a variety of lodging options within Yosemite.  You can stay in a canvas tent with no heat in Curry Village or a luxury hotel at the Ahwahnee. 

Yosemite Lodging Guide

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

Yosemite Lodging Map

Lodge Names Changes between 2016-2019

In 2016, there was a legal dispute between the US Government who 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, the names of these areas of the park were temporarily changed. 

The Ahwahnee Hotel was known as the Majestic Yosemite Hotel

Curry Village was known as Half Dome Village

Wawona Hotel was known as the Big Trees Lodge

 

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 the II, Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F Kennedy, Ronald Regan, and Barrack Obama. Famous actors like Judy Garland, Charlie Chaplin, and even Walt Disney himself have stayed at the Ahwahnee!

This historic lodge was incredibly luxurious when it was built and has been very well maintained over the years. Today the Ahwahnee offers guests the opportunity to stay in the heart of Yosemite Valley with rooms that are lovely and historic! 

The Ahwahnee also offer special events like Chefs Holidays(Special tasting and wine pairings), Vintners 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

Address: Yosemite National Park, 1 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389

Phone: (888) 413-8869

Reservations: Reservations can be made online or by calling (888)-413-8869

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 provides the opportunity to explore 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 amazing Base Camp Eatery that offers a ton of different dining options including Starbucks. 

Location: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

Address: 9006 Yosemite Lodge Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Phone: (888) 413-8869

Reservations: Reservations can be made online or by calling (888) 413-8869

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, marble top dressers, showcasing the authenticity of this mid-1800’s 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

Address: 8308 Wawona Rd, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389

Phone: (888) 413-8869

Reservations: Reservations can be made online or by calling (888) 413-8869

Curry Village: Stoneman Cottage, Cabins and Tents

I personally 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

Curry Village Cabins are amazing! 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

Address: 

Phone: (888) 413-8869

Reservations: Reservations can be made online or by calling (888) 413-8869

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. 

Housekeeping Camp

Housekeeping Camp includes part concrete 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

Address: Southside Dr, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389

Phone: (888) 413-8869

Reservations: Reservations can be made online or by calling (888) 413-8869

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

Reservations: Reservations can be made online or by calling (888) 413-8869

Tuolumne Meadows Lodge

Location: Off of the Tioga Road 

Address: Tioga Rd, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Phone: (888) 413-8869

Reservations:

High Sierra Camps

The High Serra Camps are perhaps some of the most popular tents in Yosemite! So much so, there has been a lottery in place for years. You may ask what's the appeal? Imagine getting to go hiking deep into Yosemite without the burden of having to pack a tent! 

Location: There are 5 High Sierra Camp locations that are all reached by hiking or by 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 in 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. 

Hotels near Yosemite NP

Chateau du Sureau - This luxury hotel offers bed and breakfast options along with fine dining at Erna's Elderberry House.

Sierra Sky Ranch - is located near Oakhurst, California, and offers easy access to Highway 41 into the park. 

The Pines Resort - Located on Bass Lake this hotel has vacation rental cabins and a hotel lodge. 

 

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