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Annieme71
We are going to visit Yosemite for a day in September. Is there a nice place at around the park to stay or do you have to stay in a nearby town?
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Hey there! September is a really good time to visit, once some of the summer-vacation crowds have left. I used to live and work in the Yosemite area, and have tried many of the places to stay both in and around the park. Here are some recommendations.
*INSIDE YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK*
In Yosemite Valley, the heart of the park, the cabins at Curry Village are fun, though the safari-style tents may be too rustic if you're not into camping. The Lodge at Yosemite Falls has typical cookie-cutter motel rooms -- not worth the price. If money is no object, the Ahwahnee hotel is luxurious.
In the southern part of the park, near the biggest redwood tree grove, the Wawona Hotel is an old-fashioned place. If you'd rather stay up in the high country of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park has tent cabin lodging near Tuolumne Meadows that's fun for families, though a bit rustic.
You can find out more info about all of these in-park accommodations here:
http://www.yosemitepark.com/
*OUTSIDE YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK*
Most of the towns near the park entrances offer basic motel and hotel lodgings, mostly chains, at inflated prices. I've found the fairest deals in Oakhurst, just south of the park. You can peruse recent traveler reviews here:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g32809-Oakhurst_California-Hotels.html
Otherwise, Groveland (northwest of the park) has some good options, too, in many price ranges. Our all-time favorite place to stay near Yosemite is the Evergreen Lodge:
http://www.evergreenlodge.com/
Just outside the park's west entrance, the hostel-like Yosemite Bug has cozy cabins, tents and dorms for budget travelers, family-style:
http://www.yosemitebug.com/
Any other questions, just ask! Happy to share what I know about Yosemite. You can click on my profile to email me, too, if you prefer.
Hey there! September is a really good time to visit, once some of the summer-vacation crowds have left. I used to live and work in the Yosemite area, and have tried many of the places to stay both in and around the park. Here are some recommendations.
*INSIDE YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK*
In Yosemite Valley, the heart of the park, the cabins at Curry Village are fun, though the safari-style tents may be too rustic if you're not into camping. The Lodge at Yosemite Falls has typical cookie-cutter motel rooms -- not worth the price. If money is no object, the Ahwahnee hotel is luxurious.
In the southern part of the park, near the biggest redwood tree grove, the Wawona Hotel is an old-fashioned place. If you'd rather stay up in the high country of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park has tent cabin lodging near Tuolumne Meadows that's fun for families, though a bit rustic.
You can find out more info about all of these in-park accommodations here:
http://www.yosemitepark.com/
*OUTSIDE YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK*
Most of the towns near the park entrances offer basic motel and hotel lodgings, mostly chains, at inflated prices. I've found the fairest deals in Oakhurst, just south of the park. You can peruse recent traveler reviews here:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g32809-Oakhurst_California-Hotels.html
Otherwise, Groveland (northwest of the park) has some good options, too, in many price ranges. Our all-time favorite place to stay near Yosemite is the Evergreen Lodge:
http://www.evergreenlodge.com/
Just outside the park's west entrance, the hostel-like Yosemite Bug has cozy cabins, tents and dorms for budget travelers, family-style:
http://www.yosemitebug.com/
Any other questions, just ask! Happy to share what I know about Yosemite. You can click on my profile to email me, too, if you prefer.
Any suggestions for a campsite near Vail, Colorado for next summer?
Darcy
We will be camping as a family (we have three sons ages 10, 12, 15). I'd like to avoid RV's - a tent campsite is preferable. We are hoping to find a quiet spot with access to showers. There seem to be lots of choices but it's hard to tell the difference online. Any recommendations would be very helpful and appreciated!
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Eagles Nest Wilderness Area northeast of Vail or Holy Cross Wilderness Area southwest of Vail, either is a spectacular choice for peak wildflower season of July. You will not have showers in National Forest Campgrounds or dispersed camping. However, you can obtain showers and a swimming pool in Silverthorne Recreation Center or boil water in camp to get clean.
Eagles Nest Wilderness Area northeast of Vail or Holy Cross Wilderness Area southwest of Vail, either is a spectacular choice for peak wildflower season of July. You will not have showers in National Forest Campgrounds or dispersed camping. However, you can obtain showers and a swimming pool in Silverthorne Recreation Center or boil water in camp to get clean.
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