Your Yosemite getaway starts with a clear plan.
Plan lodging for all five Yosemite entrances
- Big Oak Flat · Highway 120 west: Groveland and Buck Meadows stays.
- Arch Rock · Highway 140: El Portal, Midpines and Mariposa stays.
- South Entrance · Highway 41: Fish Camp, Oakhurst and Bass Lake stays.
- Tioga Pass · Highway 120 east: consider Lee Vining, then June Lake or Mammoth Lakes farther south. Seasonal route: when Tioga Road is closed, there is no vehicle access into Yosemite from the east. Check the entire drive before booking.
- Hetch Hetchy · Evergreen Road: Evergreen Road lodging or Groveland-area stays. This is a separate reservoir and hiking destination; return to Highway 120 for a separate drive toward Yosemite Valley.
Check official road conditions and Hetch Hetchy gate hours before departure. Bring your route and lodging together in the trip planner →
You want memorable park days, a comfortable stay, and fewer planning surprises. With several entrances and gateway towns, choosing a room before checking the route can leave you with more driving than you expected. This guide brings the decisions together so you can spend more time enjoying your trip.
Your next steps
- Choose your entrance. Start with the sights you want to see, then compare Yosemite entrance routes.
- Find your stay. Compare lodging along your route and check the full drive to your destination.
- Check and book. Review official park conditions, then confirm your dates, total price and cancellation terms with the booking provider.
Start with your Yosemite route
For Yosemite Valley and other park destinations, compare the west entrance corridors: Highway 120 through Groveland, Highway 140 through Mariposa and El Portal, and Highway 41 through Oakhurst and Fish Camp. Each route offers a different lodging base. Compare all five Yosemite entrances, including the seasonal east entrance and Hetch Hetchy. Check the exact address and driving directions for any property before you book.
Make a separate Highway 108 trip
Sonora, Twain Harte, Strawberry, and Pinecrest make sense for a Sierra vacation centered on Highway 108. Pinecrest Lake and the surrounding forest are reasons to visit in their own right. Highway 108 is not a direct west entrance to Yosemite, so compare your actual route if you plan to visit both areas. Explore the Pinecrest and Strawberry lodging guide.
Find a place to stay
Compare lodging along the route that fits your trip. Explore the property details, then follow its booking button to check rooms for your dates.
- Evergreen Lodge — cabins in the Groveland area, for the Highway 120 west approach.
- Yosemite View Lodge — riverside lodging in El Portal on Highway 140.
- Tenaya at Yosemite — resort lodging near the South Entrance and Highway 41.
- Strawberry Inn — a riverside base for a separate Pinecrest and Highway 108 getaway.
Compare stays with these questions
- What is the drive to your main destination at the time you plan to travel?
- Does the property offer the room type, parking, accessibility, and amenities you need?
- What are the cancellation terms and the full price after taxes and fees?
- Are roads and park facilities open for your dates?
Use the National Park Service driving directions and current conditions when planning your route. Confirm lodging details directly with the property.
Driving an electric car?
Explore the Yosemite roads EV charging map for Highway 120, 140, 41, and the Highway 108 area. Check live charger status before your trip.
Plan your route with confidence
Use the official park updates before you commit to a route or a room. Conditions can change with the season.
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CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE. FIND YOUR STAY.
Check lodging & booking options
Choose the approach that fits your itinerary. These buttons open official property websites, where you can enter dates and check rates and availability.
Evergreen Lodge
Cabins in the Groveland area for the Highway 120 west approach.
Check cabins & availability ↗Yosemite View Lodge
Riverside lodging in El Portal along Highway 140.
Check rooms & availability ↗Tenaya at Yosemite
Explore stays near the South Entrance and Highway 41.
Check stays & availability ↗Planning a separate Highway 108 trip? Check Strawberry Inn availability ↗ Explore Pinecrest Chalet cabins ↗
Official property links, not affiliate links. Reservations and payments are handled by the provider. Confirm the full price, cancellation terms, amenities and actual drive before booking.
Considering a guide? See the Groveland-area Yosemite tour option below →
Browse Yosemite tours and activities
Explore experiences listed on Viator. Meeting points vary: confirm the departure location, transport, dates, physical requirements and seasonal road access on each listing. These options are not available from every Yosemite entrance.
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Explore Yosemite with a local guide
Compare a private Yosemite sightseeing and hiking tour from the Groveland / Highway 120 area, operated by Echo Adventure Cooperative. Pickup must be arranged with the operator. Confirm your exact pickup, dates, walking requirements and total price before booking.
Itinerary stops, including Glacier Point, depend on season, road access and conditions. This tour does not depart from Pinecrest, Strawberry or Tahoe.
View Groveland-area Yosemite tour on Viator ↗
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