The following list of accommodations is a brief summary of rooms,
cabins, and tents available in Yosemite. These are operated by the
Yosemite Park and Curry Co., which is under contract with the Government
to supply these services and accommodations in the park. For
reservations and information apply to the Yosemite Park and Curry Co.,
at Yosemite National Park, Calif., or at 39 Geary Street, San Francisco,
Calif., and 540 West Sixth Street, Los Angeles, Calif.
Important Notice.—The closing of schools in California always brings a
rush of visitors to the park immediately after June 15 and from that
date to July 25 prospective visitors to the park (except those
contemplating camping with their own outfits in the free public camping
grounds) should in all cases apply in advance for reservations. Advance
reservations for the period between December 28 and January 1 will not
be made for less than 4 days.
Rates authorized herein are subject to change without notice on approval
by the Director of the National Park Service. Authorized changes in
rates will be posted for public information in the park.
All the rates of the authorized public utilities within the park are
approved by the Government. Employees of the hotels, camps, and
transportation lines are not Government employees, they are employed by
the Yosemite Park and Curry Co.
Any suggestions regarding service furnished by these public utilities
should be made to the superintendent.
The Ahwahnee.—In Yosemite Valley. American plan. Open all year.
Commanding all major Yosemite Valley views, The Ahwahnee is one of the
most distinctive resort hotels. Complete informality prevails. All rooms
have outside view and private bath. The spacious grounds include a
native wildflower garden, a mashie golf course alongside the Merced
River, tennis courts, archery, badminton, children’s playground. Basic
rates, including meals, are $10 and $12 per person daily.
[Illustration: The Ahwahnee offers fine living in a favored
setting.]
Camp Curry.—In Yosemite Valley. American and European plan. Open
approximately May to September. Camp Curry is a complete community
center. Accommodations are in bungalows with bath, cabins without bath,
and completely furnished tents. The dining room seats 700 guests; the
cafeteria 350. European plan, in tents only, $1.50 to $2.50 per person
daily; American plan, $4 to $8.50 per person daily—less discounts.
Yosemite Lodge.—In Yosemite Valley. European plan. Open all year. A
colony of redwood cabins with and without bath set among pines and
cedars near the Merced River. The main building has an excellent
cafeteria. Rates, $2.25 to $5 per person daily—less discounts.
Glacier Point Hotel.—On the Valley rim. European plan. Open
approximately June to September. The main building has accommodations
for 150 guests in rooms with or without bath and meals are served in the
cafeteria. (During winter months when Glacier Point is accessible only
by trail, the Annex is available as a headquarters for skiing parties.)
Rates, $2 to $5 per person daily—less discounts.
Wawona Hotel.—Twenty-seven miles from Yosemite Valley, near the Mariposa
Grove of Big Trees. American and European plans. Open approximately May
to October. A charming vacation place with one of the finest mountain
golf courses in the West; headquarters for fishing and camping trips.
Rates, $1.25 to $4.50 per person daily, European plan; $4.25 to $9
American plan—less discounts.
Big Trees Lodge.—In the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, 35 miles from
Yosemite Valley. European plan. Open approximately June to September. A
new building of unusual charm and comfort with accommodations for 24
guests. Four bedrooms have private bath; all have hot and cold running
water. The cafeteria has an outdoor terrace. Rates, $2.50 to $5 per
person daily—less discounts.
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge.—On Tioga Pass Road in the heart of Yosemite
Park, 68 miles from Yosemite Valley. American plan. Open approximately
July to September. A trail and fishing center and headquarters for pack
trip parties. Accommodations are in canvas cabins with lounge and dining
room in central canvas building. Rates, $5 and $6 per person daily—less
discounts.
High Sierra Camps.—An average of about 10 miles apart along High Sierra
trails. Comfortable, camp-style accommodations for saddle and hiking
parties. Open approximately July and August. Basic rates are $1 a night
and $1 a meal.
Housekeeping Cabins.—At Yosemite Lodge, open all year.
Completely furnished Daily, 1 Daily, 3 Per week
or 2 days or more
days
One person in cabin $3 $2.25 $14
Each additional person 1 .75 4
Additional charge for wood is 50 cents per bundle. Cabins are furnished
with wood stoves, complete housekeeping equipment including bedding
linen, cooking utensils, and silverware. Electrically lighted cabins.
Housekeeping Cabins and Tents, partially furnished (with cots,
mattresses, tables, chairs, and stove).
Cabins or tent with floor: Per day
For 1 or 2 persons $1.50
For each additional person .25
Extra equipment:
Blankets .25
Linen and pillows .25
Cooking and table .25
equipment
A charge of 50 cents per
bundle is made for wood.
All kinds of camping equipment are available for rental to all campers;
ask for rental price list.
Yosemite Housekeeping Camp.—Open May 7 until September 5.
Regular outfits, comprising tents fully furnished except for linen
(sheets, pillow slips, and towels) are available at the following rates,
by the week only:
1 person 2 persons Each
additional
person
Tent with floor:
First week $8.50 $11.50 $2.00
Each succeeding week 6.00 8.50 1.50
Tent with floor and fly:
First week 12.50 2.00
Each succeeding week 9.00 1.50
Linen may be rented extra.
Camp Curry Housekeeping Section.—A section of Camp Curry is devoted to
tents arranged and equipped for housekeeping. The tents are permanently
erected on frames with board floors and electric lights. A tent fly or
awning stretched in front of the sleeping tent makes a combination
outdoor living room, dining room, and kitchen.
Bed linen and one dozen assorted towels, together with laundering of the
same, is included in rental.
1 person 2 persons Each
additional
person
First week $10.50 $17 $3.50
Each succeeding week 8.50 15 3.00