Yosemite · Where to stay

A 1927 granite-and-timber lodge on the valley floor with a dining hall like a cathedral. Book a year ahead.

Simple rooms a short walk from Yosemite Falls, and the easiest in-valley base for families.

Just outside the Highway 120 gate with a pool, a saltwater spa and a tavern. The best bed near the park.

Cabins in the forest near Hetch Hetchy, with a fire pit, a pool and no televisions.

Concrete-and-canvas shelters on the Merced River in the valley. Basic, cheap, and right in the middle of everything.