Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

Granite cathedrals, waterfalls and the most photographed valley in America.

Best time
May – early October
Duration
3–5 days
Avg. budget
$175 / day
Scenic score
10 / 10
Camping score
8 / 10

Where you'll want to sleep

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Evergreen Lodge CabinsMinialife's pick

Evergreen Lodge Cabins

Cabin

Best for: Privacy & cooler nights

The hot tub at night, the hike in the morning.

$295 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Glamping Hub
AutoCamp Yosemite

AutoCamp Yosemite

Glamping

Best for: Comfort in nature

Design-forward stay 30 min from the valley.

$379 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Glamping Hub
Indian Flat RV Park

Indian Flat RV Park

RV Park

Best for: RV travelers

Easy in-out for the Highway 140 entrance.

$79 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Hipcamp
Upper Pines Campground

Upper Pines Campground

Campground

Best for: Tent camping

Walk to Mirror Lake at golden hour.

$36 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Hipcamp

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Don't bring everything — rent what makes sense here

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Mountain Bike Day Rental

Mountain Bike Day Rental

From $65 / day

BikeSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors
Touring Kayak (Single)

Touring Kayak (Single)

From $55 / day

KayakSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors
Two-Person Tent + Bedding Kit

Two-Person Tent + Bedding Kit

From $35 / day

GearSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors

The moments you came for

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Glacier Point Sunset

Glacier Point Sunset

2 hrs

Half Dome turning gold, five minutes from your parking spot.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator
Mist Trail to Vernal Falls

Mist Trail to Vernal Falls

Half day

Waterfall spray in your face at every switchback — kids love it.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator
Tuolumne Meadows Loop

Tuolumne Meadows Loop

Full day

Cooler, quieter and greener than the valley floor in peak season.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator

Plan your road trip

Route map for Yosemite National Park is coming soon

We only show driving routes, stops and distances once they come from a live mapping provider — we won't estimate them for you.

On the way you'll find

  • Fuel & EV charging
  • Coffee & food
  • Rest stops
  • Hotels & lodging
  • RV services
  • Grocery stores

Sierra Nevada, California

Pack for Yosemite

Essentials worth having

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Headlamp 400 Lumen

Headlamp 400 Lumen

The difference between finishing a sunset hike and turning back early.

$45 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Insulated 32oz Bottle

Insulated 32oz Bottle

One fill in the morning is all most day hikes need.

$38 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Merino Base Layer

Merino Base Layer

Handles a 30-degree swing between sunrise and lunch without a layer change.

$89 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Packable Down Jacket

Packable Down Jacket

Weighs nothing in your pack and saves every cold evening.

$165 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Pocket First-Aid Kit

Pocket First-Aid Kit

Twenty dollars now beats cutting a trip short over a blister.

$28 / itemViewPartner link · REI

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