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Wawona Hotel.

$$–$$$ | This 1879 National Historic Landmark sits at Yosemite’s southern end, a 15-minute drive (or free shuttle bus ride) from the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees. It’s an old-fashioned New England–style estate, with whitewashed buildings, wraparound verandas, and pleasant, no-frills rooms decorated with period pieces. About half the rooms share bathrooms; those that do come equipped with robes. The romantic, candlelit dining room ($$–$$$$) lies across the lobby from the cozy Victorian parlor, which has a fireplace, board games, and a piano, where a pianist plays ragtime most evenings. Reservations are made through Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts. Pros: lovely; peaceful atmosphere; close to Mariposa Grove. Cons: few modern in-room amenities. | Hwy. 41, Wawona 95389 | 559/252–4848 | www.yosemitepark.com | 104 rooms, 50 with bath | In-room: no a/c, no phone, no TV. In-hotel: restaurant, bar, golf course, tennis court, pool | AE, D, DC, MC, V | Closed Jan. and Feb.

White Wolf Lodge.

$–$$ | Set in a subalpine meadow, White Wolf offers rustic accommodations in tent cabins. This is an excellent base camp for hiking the backcountry. Breakfast and dinner are served home-style in the snug main building. Keep in mind that you will be seated in one of four time slots, so you might eat earlier or later than you would prefer if you do not reserve well in advance. Reservations are made through Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts. Pros: quiet; convenient for hikers; good restaurant. Cons: far from the Valley; not much to do here other than hiking. | Off Tioga Rd. (Rte. 120), 25 mi west of Tuolumne Meadows and 15 mi east of Crane Flat 95389 | 559/252–4848 | 24 tent cabins, 4 cabins | In-room: no a/c, no phone, no TV. In-hotel: restaurant | AE, D, DC, MC, V | Closed mid-Sept.–early June.

Yosemite Lodge at the Falls.

$$–$$$ | This lodge near Yosemite Falls, which dates from 1915, looks like a 1960s motel-resort complex, with numerous brown, two-story buildings tucked beneath the trees, surrounded by large parking lots. Motel-style rooms have two double beds; larger rooms also have dressing areas and patios or balconies. A few have views of the falls. Of the lodge’s eateries, the Mountain Room Restaurant is the most formal. The cafeteria-style Food Court serves three meals a day. Many park tours depart from the main building. Pros: centrally located; dependably clean rooms; lots of tours leave from out front. Cons: can feel impersonal; appearance is little dated. Reservations are made through Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts. | Northside Dr. about ¾ mi west of the visitor center, Yosemite Village 95389 | 559/252–4848 | www.yosemitepark.com | 245 rooms | In-room: no a/c, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: restaurant, bar, pool, bicycles | AE, D, DC, MC, V.

CAMPING

Bridalveil Creek.

$ | This campground sits among lodgepole pines at 7,200 feet, above the valley on Glacier Point Road. From here, you can easily drive to Glacier Point’s magnificent valley views. Fall evenings can be quite cold. Pros: quiet; you have a good chance of getting a spot here last-minute. Cons: no frills; comparatively remote; reservations not accepted. | From Hwy. 41 in Wawona, go north to Glacier Point Rd. and turn right; entrance to campground is 25 mi ahead on right side 95389 | 209/372–0265 | www.nps.gov/yose | 74 tent/RV sites | Flush toilets, drinking water, bear boxes, grills, picnic tables, public telephone | Reservations not accepted | AE, D, MC, V | Closed early Sept.–June.

Camp 4.

¢ | Formerly known as Sunnyside Walk-In, this is the only valley campground available on a first-come, first-served basis—and the only one west of Yosemite Lodge. Open year-round, it is a favorite for rock climbers and solo campers; it fills quickly and is typically sold out by 9 AM daily spring through fall. This is a tents-only campground. Pros: people tend to go to bed early here, so it’s quiet at night; centrally located. Cons: if