Hotels

Visitors to the greater Yosemite Park region will find lots of hotels to choose from to fit every need and budget while traveling to and from Yosemite National Park.

Wawona Hotel

Serenity fills this charming Victorian-style lodge, a National Historic Landmark just minutes from the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.

For more information:
Yosemite National Park, CA
(801) 559-4884
yosemitepark.com

The Ahwahnee

The Ahwahnee shines as Yosemite National Park’s distinctive AAA® Four-Diamond hotel. Known for its magnificent façade and architecture, The Ahwahnee was specifically designed to highlight its natural surroundings, featuring Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and Glacier Point.

For more information:
Yosemite National Park, CA
(801) 559-4884
yosemitepark.com

Yosemite Lodge at the Falls

The closest hotel to Yosemite Falls, this easygoing favorite is a central hub for tours, activities and transportation.

For more information:

Yosemite National Park, CA

(801) 559-4884

yosemitepark.com

The Miners Inn

The Yosemite Miners Inn offers wonderfully restful and affordable hotel accom

modations inMariposa.

For more information:
Mariposa, CA
(888) 646-2244
yosemiteminersinn.com

Yosemite Resorts

From comfortable to rustic, we are a collection of rooms and suites, vacation rental homes, tent and RV sites.

For more information:
El Portal, CA
(888) 742-4371
yosemiteresorts.us

Super 8 Gardnerville/Carson City
Count on value and convenience at Super 8 Gardnerville / Minden hotel. Located on U.S. Highway 395 South, our dog-friendly Gardnerville hotel is the perfect stop on your travels through Nevada and the Sierra Nevada Mountains region. Enjoy scenic lake views from your room as you plan a hike or fishing trip at Topaz Lake, located right in our backyard. Reno, Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Lakes are all an easy day trip away.

1979 Us Highway 395 S
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 266-3338
super8.com

El Dorado Motel
We are located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and situated in a quiet natural environment surrounded by pine and cedar trees. The city Twain Harte is a beautiful mountain resort community which was named after two mother lode authors Mark Twain and Bret Harte. Right in the heart of historical gold country, El Dorado Motel is an excellent place for relaxation year round.

22678 Twain Harte Dr
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-4479
eldoradomoteltwainharte.com

Top Ten Things to do in Yosemite Park

1. Yosemite Valley Waterfalls

When snow melt from mountain peaks brings icy waters rushing downstream into Yosemite Valley, great waterfalls spring to life. During the peak seasonal flow, which usually happens in May, the thundering of waterfalls can be heard clear across the valley. Read More...

2. Famous Viewpoints

The natural beauty of Yosemite is so incredible that it inspired an entire 19th-century conservation movement, which resulted in the valley’s protection as a national park in 1890. Read More...

3. Walk Among Giant Sequoias

Start by taking the whole family on a joyful nature walk through the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. Read More...

4. Black Bears & Wildlife

With more than 400 kinds of animals and multiple life zones for plant life, Yosemite is a top spot for wildlife watching. Read More...

5. Explore Trails

Whether you want to get out of the car and do a little exploring, or you’re planning a backcountry adventure on foot or horseback, we’ve got just the thing for you and your family. Read More...

6. Go Camping on Your Yosemite Vacation

Nothing beats sleeping under the stars in Yosemite National Park, especially if you’re looking for a little family togetherness Read More...

7. Go Rock Climbing in Yosemite

Stalwarts like the giant wall of El Capitan, the polished promontory of Half Dome, and skyscraping Glacier Point all call to expert climbers, who sometimes bivouac overnight while suspended in mid-air. Read More...

8. Unforgettable Winter

Yosemite is covered in powdery blankets of snow, and the valley becomes a winter wonderland. Read More...

9. Explore History & Culture

Yosemite is the wild, wild West. From its earliest Native American inhabitants, to the mid-19th-century California Gold Rush, and the later arrival of ranchers, loggers, and hoteliers, the land surrounding Yosemite National Park is amazingly rich in historical sites. Read More...

10. Festivals & Ranger-Led Activities

Come to watch waterfalls in spring, go hiking in the Sierra Nevada high country in summer, roast marshmallows over your campfire in fall, and go skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Timing your visit to coincide with one of the region’s many festivals will only enhance your Yosemite vacation. Read More...