How to Find Cheap Hotels in Yosemite California
More than 100 years ago, a history-changing three-day camping trip helped create the magnificent Yosemite National Park that's known today. Back then, naturalist John Muir convinced then-President Theodore Roosevelt that Yosemite was important enough to be consolidated and protected as a national park. Today, more than 3 million people visit Yosemite each year to marvel at the scale of its features and its magnificent granite beauty.
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Things You'll Need
- A credit card to book your accommodations
- A good map of Yosemite National Park and Northern California
- A computer with Internet access
Instructions
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Know Your Destination
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Understand that Yosemite National Park covers more than 1,000 square miles of the western Sierra Nevada mountains. You'll hear the term Yosemite Valley, which refers to the most-visited 7-square-mile area of Yosemite.
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Marvel at the granite wonders that Yosemite has to offer. Look for the signature granite monument of Half Dome in the Valley. This is a favored spot not only for photographers, but also for rock climbers.
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Enjoy the water features of Yosemite in the form of incredible natural waterfalls including Yosemite Falls, or in the form of white water rafting on the Merced River as it leaves the park.
Choose Your Cheap Accommodations in Yosemite, California
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See Yosemite the way it was meant to be seen by backpacking and camping. Cheap accommodations abound in the form of back-country camping sites, which more than 95 percent of visitors will never see.
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Join the crowds at Curry Village right in the heart of Yosemite Valley. Tent cabins are available for couples and small groups. It can be a noisy but exciting experience.
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Just outside the park, as well as in the nearest town of Mariposa, California, you'll find cheap accommodations in the form of motels, hotels and even more camping sites.
Understand Yosemite National Park
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Bring your wallet. The cost for a car to enter Yosemite is $20. A National Park Pass can be purchased for $50 and makes a lot of sense if you plan to visit a few more national parks within the following year.
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Choose another season besides the summer. Yosemite is practically a different park during the other seasons. Even winter offers incredible beauty, not to mention better deals on cheap accommodations.
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To book accommodations in Yosemite, California, call National Park Reservations at 866-875-8456 or visit the link below.
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Tips & Warnings
Contact the National Park Service to understand the rules and regulations for back-country camping in Yosemite, such as the use of a bear canister.
Never arrive at Yosemite without a plan or reservations. Confirm your reservations before leaving home.
