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YOSEMITE HIGH COUNTRY LODGES

You have three choices for lodges and camping in Yosemite's High Country, and we'll take a look at each of these choices in just a moment - one of them is quite a surprising option!

But we need to keep in mind when making our plans that Yosemite's High Country is only accessible from mid-summer to about September.

That being said, here's a little Insider's Secret: the High Country is an ideal choice during the summer months when the floor of Yosemite Valley is overrun with people!

Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Cabins;
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Tuolumne Meadows
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Tuolumne Meadows is not only one of the iconic sub-alpine level Yosemite experiences, it's an excellent jumping off place for hiking and backpacking adventures!

White Wolf Lodge;
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Another example of a Yosemite lodge set in the exquisite scenery of the High Sierra's is White Wolf.

White Wolf Lodge is situated in a sub-alpine meadow that's generously dotted with Yosemite wildflowers and provides unparalleled tranquility for people who truly want to get away from it all!

You can choose between wood cabins with private bathrooms, propane heating and some electricity, or wood-framed canvas-covered tent cabins with no electricity and wood-burning stoves.

Beds and linens are provided in both; there are two central showers and restrooms are nearby the tent cabins. Meals (breakfast and dinner) are taken in a central dining room located in a darling little wooden building with a porch that looks out onto the surrounding forest.

This is a great base camp for day hikes to Lukens and Harden Lakes, both of which are destinations for wildflower enthusiasts who can get their timing just right.

Map of High Sierra Camps;
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This is the big surprise in lodging choices that I mentioned earlier!!

Here you have the unique experience of Yosemite's High Sierra Camps, a chain of hiking camps.

These are the most rustic of all your choices, but are great for when you want a real back-country experience over a two-or-more day period.

There are five hike-to camps that are between five and ten miles apart along a looped trail, so - after your days in the wilderness - you end up right back where you started.

This is backpacking at a whole new level - you don't have to carry your tent and sleeping bag; no bringing in your own food (which you would otherwise have to carry as well).

At each campsite, you've got lodging in the form of dormitory style canvas tents. Family-style breakfasts and dinners are provided, and you can even order box lunches for the next day's trekking.

If there is water availability during your stay, you'll luxuriate in hot showers with soap, and restroom facilities. In a dry year? Sorry, no showers...

You'll need to bring along sheets or sleep-sacks and towels, but pillows and blankets are provided.

This really is a unique experience which allows you to relax and enjoy each day's hike without the burden of carrying all your supplies. It's like a backpacking spa vacay... sort of.

That about sums up Yosemite High Country Lodges - I hope you've had as much fun exploring Yosemite lodging as I have!

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