GLAMPING GLORY DAYS IN YOSEMITE MARIPOSA COUNT Y
Glamping – “glamorous camping” – is outdoor recreation’s new lodging genre. A hybrid experience, equal parts hotel and camping, glamping is a creative way to stay in a comfortable cocoon of cozy amenities surrounded by nature. Today, travelers want to authentically experience outdoor adventures, with the ease of not packing up all of their outdoor gear. There’s a bit of magic in rolling out of a comfortable bed with forest all around. Glamping puts you closer to the great outdoors at prime locations both inside and outside of Yosemite National Park.
Wildhaven Yosemite in Mariposa
Wildhaven Yosemite is the newest glamping destination for visitors to Yosemite National Park, located in the charming gold-rush town of Mariposa, CA. Guests can spend a unique and comfortable night outdoors in canvas tents or updated glamping cabins and get treated to beautiful views of rolling foothills & snow-capped mountains from the property.
In addition to the comfortable beds with heat and electricity, guests have access to clean bathrooms & showers, hiking trails, outstanding views, a camp store, Wi-Fi, and help planning the perfect Yosemite getaway. Wildhaven is located 45 minutes from the park entrance, and just 1 mile from Mariposa. The location provides convenient access to nearby lakes and rivers for boating and swimming, restaurants and bars, wine tasting, skydiving, and more.
High Sierra Camps in Yosemite National Park
The wild backcountry of Yosemite National Park might not be the first place that comes to mind when discussing glamping, but the High Sierra Camps, located within the spectacular alpine wilderness of Northern Yosemite, offer fully outfitted, shared tent cabins at five locations spaced roughly six to 10 miles apart.
High Sierra Camps – Glen Aulin, May Lake, Sunrise, Merced Lake, and Vogelsang – offer the rewards of backpacking without the heavy backpack. Each location offers hot dinner and breakfast served familystyle. Clothing, personal items, and toiletries are all you need to carry. Each cabin has a woodburning stove to ward off the chill at elevations ranging from 7,000 to over 10,000 feet, and showers are available at three of the camps. All camps have restrooms and potable drinking water.
Reservations for High Sierra Camps are “highly” competitive and conducted via a lottery/ space available hybrid system.
Tenaya at Yosemite Explorer Cabins in Fish Camp
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is located in Fish Camp, just a few miles from Yosemite’s South Gate entrance. Renowned as one of California’s premier mountain resorts, Tenaya at Yosemite includes Explorer Cabins that offer guests a unique Yosemite “cabineering” experience. They combine the refined comforts of a modern cabin with the perks of a full-service resort — all in a pristine mountain setting.
Cabin guests have exclusive access to the Explorer Clubhouse, an 1,800-squarefoot communal retreat with relaxed gathering areas and an expansive deck with picturesque views. Explorers can also take full advantage of Tenaya’s main lodge amenities including several full-service restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, and hot tubs, the renowned Ascent Spa, and electric car charging including Tesla Supercharger Stations at the Main Lodge and at the Tenaya Cottages.
Curry Village Tent Cabins in Yosemite Valley
Curry Village is located in the heart of Yosemite Valley and, while the spartan tent cabins may not quite reach glamcamp standards, they are located in one of the singularly most beautiful locations on the planet.
Yosemite Curry Village tent cabin guests glamp in woodframed canvas tent cabins with wood floors and electric lighting (but no electrical outlets).
Heated tent cabins are available over the winter. Central showers and bathrooms are shared, and guests get clean sheets, wool blankets, pillows, and towels during their stay. Tasty dining options are available at Curry Village.
The posh factor that many associate with glamping may be amiss, but imagine waking up, strolling outside, and saying good morning to all the majesty of Yosemite Valley. Curry Village delivers on the glamping promise with its plus-location.