Yosemite Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Yosemite is the third oldest national park in the nation and no words can really describe this ecological wonder. A national treasure, Yosemite National Park is located 200 miles east of San Francisco in the High Sierra Nevada Mountains. It offers some of the most outstanding scenery in the world, including some of the largest waterfalls found anywhere on earth, Alpine forests, three groves of giant sequoia trees, and the granite monoliths of El Capitan and Half Dome. Yosemite Park covers almost 1,200 square miles and ranges from 2,000 to 13,000 feet above sea level. The beautiful Merced River runs right through the glacially carved valley, that has countless streams, lakes, meadows, vistas and unusual rock formations. Exceptional recreational opportunities abound in Yosemite, including hiking, backpacking, biking, fishing, and rock climbing. It's also a wonderful place for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, photography, and stargazing. Ranger guided walks, talks, horseback rides and programs are also offered in the park. Rafting and canoeing are available on the nearby rivers, and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular in the wintertime. There is one hotel inside the park that offers luxury rooms, and camping is one of the most popular ways to spend the night. There are also various lodging choices nearby outside the park. Yosemite is also near the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway and Kings Canyon National Park. With indescribable natural beauty, Yosemite National Park leaves visitors awestruck and must be seen to be believed.

Surrounding areas: Wawona, California (12.2 mi), Fish Camp, California (13.2 mi), Ahwahnee, California (24.6 mi), Mariposa, California (26.2 mi), June Lake, California (27.8 mi), Bridgeport, California (30.0 mi), Coarsegold, California (31.0 mi)

Yosemite Vacation Rentals

Yosemite Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Ahwahnee Hotel	1 Ahwahnee Way	Yosemite, CA		(559) 252-4848
Cedar Lodge	9966 Hwy 140	El Portal, CA	11.8 mi.	(209) 742-7106
Yosemite View Lodge	11156 Hwy 140	El Portal, CA	11.8 mi.	(209) 379-2681
Wawona Hotel	Yosemite National Park	Wawona, CA	12.2 mi.	(209) 375-6437
Apple Tree Inn		Fish Camp, CA	15.7 mi.	(209) 683-5111
Marriott's Tenaya Lodge At Yosemite	1122 Hwy 41	Fishcamp, CA	16.8 mi.	(209) 683-6555
The Homestead	41110 Rd 600	Ahwahnee, CA	24.6 mi.	(209) 683-0495
Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn	40530 Hwy 41	Oakhurst, CA	26.0 mi.	(559) 683-2378
Comfort Inn	40489 Hwy 41	Oakhurst, CA	26.0 mi.	(559) 683-8282
Days Inn-oakhurst	40662 Hwy 41	Oakhurst, CA	26.0 mi.	(559) 642-2525
Shilo Inn Oakhurst	40644 Hwy 41	Oakhurst, CA	26.0 mi.	(559) 683-3555
Comfort Inn Mariposa	4994 Bullion St	Mariposa, CA	26.1 mi.	(209) 966-4344
Ramada Limited And Suites	48800 Royal Oaks Dr	Oakhurst, CA	26.1 mi.	(800) 658-2888
Best Western Yosemite Way Station Motel	4999 Hwy 140	Mariposa, CA	26.2 mi.	(209) 966-7545
Holiday Inn Express	5059 Hwy 140	Mariposa, CA	26.2 mi.	(800) 966-9746
Mariposa Lodge	1052 Hwy 140	Mariposa, CA	26.2 mi.	(209) 966-3607
Sierra View Suites		Mariposa, CA	26.2 mi.	(209) 966-5793
The Miners Inn Motel	5155 Hwy 140	Mariposa, CA	26.2 mi.	(209) 742-7777
Chateau Du Sureau	48688 Victoria Ln	Oakhurst, CA	26.2 mi.	(209) 683-6860

Yosemite Weather & Climate

The Central Sierra Nevada Mountains, near Yosemite National Park, experiences four exciting seasons. Summers are warm to hot with occasional rain or thunderstorms (especially in the higher elevations.) Fall is variable with conditions that can run from warm to cold, wet to dry to snowy. Most of Yosemite National Park stays open through November, but short-term closures can occur due to snow. Winter in the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains is very snowy and cold. The amounts and intensity of storms can be quite severe at elevations above 7,000 feet. Tire chains are often required on many of the mountain roads in winter. Spring is sunny and relatively mild but can still experience a snowstorm. With rains and snow melt, spring is one of the best times to see the many beautiful waterfalls in the area.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	47°F	27°F	6.73 in.	-
February	52°F	29°F	6.92 in.	-
March	57°F	33°F	5.80 in.	-
April	64°F	37°F	2.57 in.	-
May	72°F	43°F	1.58 in.	-
June	81°F	49°F	0.79 in.	-
July	89°F	55°F	0.51 in.	-
August	90°F	54°F	0.21 in.	-
September	84°F	49°F	0.92 in.	-
October	73°F	41°F	2.27 in.	-
November	57°F	31°F	4.66 in.	-
December	47°F	27°F	4.77 in.	-

Yosemite Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Mammoth Yosemite airport (MMH) located about 40 miles east of Yosemite in Mammoth Lakes, California, the Castle airport (MER) located approximately 58 miles west of Yosemite in Merced, California, the Fresno Yosemite International airport (FAT) located roughly 64 miles south of Yosemite in Fresno, California, and finally the Eastern Sierra Regional airport (BIH) located around 69 miles southeast of Yosemite in Bishop, California.

Yosemite Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Blackbeard's Family Entertainment Center	Fresno	CA	66.7 mi.
Rotary Playland	Fresno	CA	66.7 mi.
Tahoe Amusement Park	South Lake Tahoe	CA	88.2 mi.

Water Parks
Wild Water Adventures	Clovis	CA	60.8 mi.
Big Bear Park	Waterford	CA	65.2 mi.
The Island Waterpark and Family Fun Village	Fresno	CA	66.7 mi.

Golf Courses
Mather Golf Course	Mather	CA	19.7 mi.
River Creek Golf Course	Ahwahnee	CA	24.6 mi.

Ski Areas
June Mountain	June Lake	CA	27.7 mi.
Mammoth Mountain	Mammoth Lakes	CA	33.0 mi.
Dodge Ridge	Pinecrest	CA	45.0 mi.
Bear Valley	Bear Valley	CA	58.7 mi.
Kirkwood Ski Resort	Kirkwood	CA	74.5 mi.
Sierra-at-Tahoe	Twin Bridges	CA	82.5 mi.
Heavenly Ski Resort	South Lake Tahoe	CA	87.9 mi.
Ski Homewood	Homewood	CA	101.0 mi.
Alpine Meadows	Tahoe City	CA	106.3 mi.
Squaw Valley	Olympic Valley	CA	107.4 mi.
Diamond Peak	Incline Village	NV	109.4 mi.
Northstar-at-Tahoe	Truckee	CA	117.3 mi.
Tahoe Donner	Truckee	CA	117.3 mi.
Donner Ski Ranch	Norden	CA	119.6 mi.
Sugar Bowl Tahoe	Norden	CA	119.6 mi.

Zoos and Aquariums
Chaffee Zoological Gardens	Fresno	CA	66.7 mi.
Micke Grove Zoo	Lodi	CA	97.4 mi.

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