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…
Must-see hotels in Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
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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…
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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 …
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Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
This friendly, folksy place feels like a secret oasis tucked away on a forested hillside about 25 miles from Yosemite. A wide range of accommodations…
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Mammoth Lakes
Warm and cozy, oozing traditional ski-lodge appeal, and only steps from the base of the Panorama Gondola, this is the best address for skiers and…
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Kings Canyon National Park
A mile's hike deep into the Sequoia National Forest, this off-the-grid, all-inclusive resort is nirvana for those who don’t think luxury camping is an…
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Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Next door to the Sugar Pine Railroad, this friendly and comfortable 26-room inn has a seasonal hot tub and pool, a small bar and the finest restaurant in…
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Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
This 1875 former ranch encompasses 14 attractive acres. The homespun rooms are phone-free and pet friendly, with double doors that open onto shady…
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Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Casually sophisticated and designed with a mix of contemporary touches and vintage chintz, the Charlotte is the nicest spot in central Groveland. Some of…
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Blackberry Inn Bed & Breakfast
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
On a rural road right off Hwy 120, this stunningly converted yellow-and-white house offers sumptuous rooms with wraparound porches, stained-glass scenes…
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Mammoth Lakes
In business since 1924, this charming year-round resort on Lower Twin Lake has a cozy fireplace lodge, a bar and an excellent restaurant, 11 rustic-style…
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Sequoia National Park
Backcountry experts who aren’t intimidated by a steep 6-mile, cross-country ski or snowshoe trek climbing 2000ft can enter the lottery (held in early…
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Sequoia National Park
An 11.3-mile hike east of Crescent Meadow on the High Sierra Trail, this canvas-tent village at 7800ft is ideal for exploring the backcountry without…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
A sprawling complex just 2 miles from Yosemite’s south entrance, this large resort, conference center and upscale spa is ideal for families looking for a…
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Sequoia National Park
Built in 1999, Wuksachi Lodge is the park's most upscale option. But don’t get too excited: the wood-paneled atrium lobby has an inviting stone fireplace…
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Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Never in a billion years would you expect to find a place like this in Oakhurst. This luxe Relais & Chateaux property has discreet service and lavish…
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Sequoia National Park
This well-maintained, well-shaded, tent-only campground is off Generals Hwy about 6 miles northeast of the Ash Mountain Entrance, down a winding road that…
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Sequoia National Park
The only food-and-lodging option anywhere near these parts, this rustic, old-fashioned place rents everything from cute and cozy 1950s-era cabins to…
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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…
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Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Two miles from the park entrance, this big, modern complex has hot tubs, an on-site restaurant and swimming pools. Decor is dated, but the 338 rooms…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Sequoia National Park
Remote, little-used, tent-only campground on the river. It's 13 miles from Three Rivers at the end of a beautiful, but slightly hair-raising drive. The…
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Kings Canyon National Park
Set amid towering sugar pines, the accommodations here include aging tent-top shacks, rustic camp cabins with electricity and outdoor wood-burning stoves,…
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Sequoia National Park
A short walk from the ranger station, Cold Springs has 40 sites (nine walk-in sites) and is a peaceful, creek-side location with ridge views and a…
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Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
A year-round, outdoor-adventure base camp, Sorenson’s rents charming cabins with kitchenettes and cottages in the woods, not far from the Carson River. It…
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Sequoia National Park
Closest to the Giant Forest area, with more than 200 closely packed sites, this place fills quickly because of its proximity to Kaweah River swimming…
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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…
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Bureau of Land Management Campgrounds
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Some 20 miles outside the park, where the Merced River meets Hwy 140, Briceburg has a visitor center and three primitive Bureau of Land Management…
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Kings Canyon National Park
Almost always full yet still managing a laid-back atmosphere, this campground operated by California Land Management offers almost 65 relatively uncrowded…
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Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
A few miles north of Oakhurst, this gorgeous garden B&B is swimming in rosebushes and Victorianesque charm. Its 12 individually designed airy rooms and…
