California Yosemite National Park
Escape the heat and the crowds in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite's High Country. With towering granite domes and beautiful alpine lakes, this is the perfect place to relax. One of the most famous and scenic of the national parks is also a UNESCO World Heritage site with excellent facilities throughout and plenty of places to hide from the crowds
Yosemite Accommodations
Experience the beauty of Yosemite on your own terms with the Park's wide range of lodging options. You can enjoy upscale accommodations with spectacular views at The Ahwahnee®, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and Wawona ® Hotel. Enjoy camping? Yosemite accommodations range from unheated canvas tents to heated cabins. There's a unique option for every style of vacation.
The Ahwahnee in spring
Offering AAA® Four-Diamond hotel accommodations and fine dining, The Ahwahnee provides a touch of elegance right in the heart of the Park, combining world-class amenities with outstanding views of Yosemite’s iconic features.
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
Ideally located at the base of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls is a great place to both relax and explore. Enjoy well-appointed rooms with access to the Tour & Activity Desk, bicycle rentals, The Mountain Room Restaurant & Lounge and more.
Wawona Hotel
Step back to a bygone era at Wawona Hotel, located four miles from the Park’s south entrance. Wawona Hotel’s whitewashed buildings feature rooms without telephones and televisions, so nothing will distract you from the natural surroundings
Curry Village
Curry Village offers standard motel rooms, cabins and canvas tents for a unique lodging experience right in the middle of the great outdoors. A grocery store and outdoor shop are conveniently located onsite.
Housekeeping Camp
For guests who want a simpler way to camp outdoors, Yosemite offers six-person units in Housekeeping Camp, nestled along the Merced River. Housekeeping Camp is our only lodging option that includes a campfire ring, perfect for outdoor cooking.
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge
Start your Yosemite explorations from the comfort of the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge. Our canvas tent cabins make an excellent base camp for almost any High Sierra excursion.
White Wolf Lodge
The perfect base camp for your back country adventures
The White Wolf Lodge offers canvas tent cabins and hard-sided cabins about 30 miles from Yosemite Valley. Nestled in a beautiful meadow, the lodge is just a short hike from Lukens and Harden Lakes.
High Sierra Camps
May Lake High Sierra Camp
Designed for adventure, Yosemite’s five High Sierra camps are spaced along a loop trail offering a nice day's journey from camp to camp. With hearty meals and comfy tent cabins awaiting your arrival, you can pack light and enjoy your hike in. Stay awhile and explore at one camp or hike on to the next one, design your perfect back-country experience.
ACTIVITY
Yosemite Guided Hikes
It goes without saying that Yosemite National Park provides one of the world's most phenomenal backdrops for hiking and exploration. You can journey with our guides on a variety of day hikes ranging from a few hours in length to full day trips to the top of Half Dome. Interested in overnight backpacking? Sign up for our group backpacking trips, or have our staff work with you to design a custom backpacking trip just for your group. High Sierra Camps provide tremendous access to the Yosemite backcountry without the need to carry a big pack, just carry your essentials and then enjoy a hot meal prepared by our staff and take advantage of our tent cabins.
* Group Hikes – a wide variety of hiking trips to accommodate everyone. Includes a Bike to Hike.
* Custom Day Hikes – allows us more freedom to plan a trip just for you or your group. We guide Half Dome.
* Overnight Backpacking Trips – A range of group and custom trips available
* Learn to Backpack Trips – an overnight trip focusing on learning the skills you will need to backpack on your own.
* Camping – General information about camping opportunities in the Park
Yosemite Rock Climbing
The Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide Service has been a tradition in Yosemite rock climbing since 1969. Our guides can take you where you want to go, from learning your first knots, in our beginner Go Climb A Rock classes, to multi-day ascents of El Capitan for the more experienced. As the only guide service permitted to operate within Yosemite National Park, we know Yosemite better than anyone, and would love sharing our knowledge and skills with you.
Many of our climbing guides are also AMGA certified, and have decades of climbing experience in the park. All of our guides also hold Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT certifications.
* Climbing lessons – offered daily at 8:30am
* Girls on Granite - women's climbing program
* Guided Climbs
* Meet our Guides page
* We practice Leave No Trace
* Rent climbing and camping equipment
Yosemite Biking
Explore Yosemite at your own pace as you enjoy the flat terrain and spectacular views of Yosemite Valley. Over 12 miles of paved bike trails in Yosemite National Park take you to some of the most picturesque spots in the park. The floor of Yosemite Valley is predominantly flat, with an occasional mild incline, making for easy cruising. Review the bike rules and trail map.
Don't forget to pick up a water bottle or other hydration system to take along for the ride! Available in most shops throughout Yosemite.
Yosemite Mule & Horseback Rides
Experience the breath-taking views and majestic scenery of Yosemite National Park by mule or horseback. When you are ready to saddle up, there are plenty of options. We have three stables within the park boundaries, each offering unique scenery and a memorable experience. Visit one, or all three, to see more of the park. Two-hour, four-hour and all day rides are available. Saddle up.
Tuolumne Stable – Yosemite’s high country
Yosemite Valley Stable – the only stables leading guided trips in the heart of Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite Tours & Guided Activities
What better way to discover the Park's incredible scenery and hidden secrets than by letting our professional guides proudly introduce you to the wonders of the land they call home? You’ll definitely want to allow time for a couple of Yosemite tours if your schedule permits. Your Yosemite Experience will be enhanced by a deeper knowledge and understanding of this most wonderful and enriching destination.
Yosemite Kids Attractions
Yosemite National Park is a wonderful family-friendly destination, offering educational and enriching experiences for all ages. Many of our Yosemite kids programs are designed to bring your family closer to nature and closer together.
* Wee Wild Ones – stories, songs, crafts, games and other activities for kids 6 and under
* Junior Rangers Programs – Little Cubs (ages 3-6) and Junior Ranger (ages 7-13) programs
* Story Time – storytelling programs targeted for kids age 12 and under
* Ranger Ned's Big Adventure! - theatrical fun for the whole family.
* Winter Family Celebrations - join Yosemite Interpreters for crafts, nature walks, stories, and general winter fun.
Yosemite Golf
Yosemite's Wawona Golf Course was the first regulation course in the Sierra Nevada when it opened in 1918, and has provided golfers challenging but rewarding rounds ever since. Designed by Walter G. Favarque to blend seamlessly into its spectacular surroundings, this nine-hole, par-35 national park golf course measures 3,050 yards and includes two par-five holes and three par-three holes. Different tee positions per side provide a par-70, 18-hole format. Golfers of every level enjoy the rolling terrain, variety of challenging holes and tranquil setting of this historic course.
It's open daily Spring to Fall, conditions permitting.
Wawona Golf Course is scheduled to re-open for the season on Friday, May 1, 2009.
# The greens fee for nine holes is $18.50, for 18 holes $29.50.
# Cart rentals for nine holes is $15, for 18 holes is $24.50.
Additional amenities include:
# Electric and caddie cart rentalsSnack and beverage service daily
# Pro shop
# Putting Green.
Yosemite Rafting & Water Sports
Stay cool on a warm day by spending some time down by the water. Whether you're serious about fishing, or just serious about fun, the many rivers and lakes in Yosemite can provide just the right source of recreation.
Rafting
Rent a raft and float leisurely down the Merced River. It’s fun, relaxing, and the views from the river are unbeatable.
Swimming
Whether you are interested in lounging by the river, or at one of our swimming pools, this is a restful and refreshing way to spend an afternoon.
Fishing
Yosemite has spectacular fishing in both the front and backcountry. Fishing licenses are available at select locations within the park.
Nature & History Programs at Yosemite
We want you to connect with Yosemite.
Form a lasting impression of Yosemite by learning more about our park’s history and natural features. There are a wide variety of programs, offered in different locations throughout Yosemite, to help you fully appreciate the richness and value of this unique place.
Programs from DNCs Interpretive Services Department
A Park Partner with the National Park Service, Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts at Yosemite offers many programs to enrich your Yosemite experience. Find out more about our Interpretive Services Department, and their programs.
Tour The Ahwahnee
A walking tour of The Ahwahnee, and its grounds. Learn more about the special history of the hotel, and the people that designed it.
Snap the perfect Yosemite photograph
Visit scenic locations with a local Yosemite photographer, who can introduce you to Yosemite and give you tips on capturing that unforgettable Yosemite image.
Learn about Bracebridge
Bracebridge has been a holiday tradition in Yosemite since 1927. Learn more about this celebrated event on one of our special programs.
Design Your Own Program
The Interpretive Services Department of DNC can customize a program specifically for your group.
Ranger Walks and Talks
National Park Service also provides many interesting walks and talks each day.
Free Art Classes
The Yosemite Association offers free art classes through our Art Activities Center. Learn to paint or draw and take home a special and unique memento of your visit to Yosemite.
