High Sierra Camps, Yosemite Camping

• Camp in the High Sierra Camps for a unique experience
• Lodging in tent cabins and two meals included with the price
• Open late June through mid-September
• It’s about $151 for a night’s accommodations and breakfast and dinner
• Depending where you camp, you’ll find panoramic views, fishing and hiking

Overview

High Sierra camping gets you into the wilderness so you can experience Yosemite the way it needs to be experienced. The five camps are situated along a trail in the high country and offer unique camping, with comfortable tent cabins and delicious meals served in a dining tent. By hiking to these remote High Sierra Camps, you can do away with the hassle of carrying tents, food and other supplies into the backcountry.

Location

High Sierra Camps are accessed by taking Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows and parking in the backpacker parking lot.

Reservations

To camp in the High Sierra Camps Yosemite, you’ll need to make a lottery application. You have to get it in by 30 November for the following summer. Call 559-253-5674 or Request Reservation Online.

Specifics

The High Sierra Camps are Glen Aulin, May Lake, Sunrise, Merced Lake and Vogelsang. In your tent cabin, you’ll have a wood stove, two beds, a table and a small bookcase that serves as a dresser. You should bring your own sleeping bag.

• Season – late June through approximately mid-September
• Fee – Approximately $151 a night for lodging, breakfast and dinner (rates subject to change)
• # of Cabins – Varies per camp
• Elevation – Varies per camp
• Toilet Facilities - Composting toilets
• Showers and Laundry – Showers are available at each camp except for Glen Aulin and Vogelsang, no laundry facilities
• RV sites available? N/A

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Each of the Yosemite High Sierra Camps have their own characteristics and special nearby activities, from viewing gorgeous vistas and hiking to fishing and swimming.

• Glen Aulin
  This beautiful backcountry camp is nestled in the trees by the stunning White Cascade waterfall. Hiking from the camp into the wilderness is a favorite of campers. Take the trail to California Falls, and then continue on to Le Conte Falls. If you stretch your hike to also take in Waterwheel Falls, you’ll have a great 20-mile trek.
• May Lake
  This high mountain lake provides some incredible scenery overlooking Tioga Road and further off in the distance, Cloud’s Rest and Tenaya Lake. This is a wonderful place to get in some swimming and fishing.
• Sunrise
  The panoramic vistas reveal Echo Peak, Cathedral Peak, Matthes Crest as well as the Clark Range. This camp is named for the unbelievable morning views as the sun rises over the mountains.
• Merced Lake
  This Yosemite camp is encircled by granite domes and ridges, and because it’s at a lower elevation, you’ll find white firs, lodgepole pines and aspen. Fishing here is best during the summer months, and you’ll catch some brown, brook and rainbow trout.
• Vogelsang
  A short way beyond Fletcher Lake, this camp is in an alpine setting, with plenty of great views. From here, you can embark on trails to Bernice, Townsley or Emeric Lakes.