Yosemite Park Reservations

There are a number of important factors that you should consider before you make your Yosemite Park reservations. Deciding where you would like to stay can have a major impact upon your vacation experience. Do you want to camp within the park? Would staying in a hotel make sense for you and your family? Or should you consider reserving Yosemite lodging through a vacation rental company? Determining what would be best for your vacation will go a long way toward helping you get the most out of your trip. 1. How far is my Yosemite lodging from the Park? Most Yosemite hotels are outside of the gates of the park, and those that are within the gates tend to be rather pricey. If you stay in a hotel away from the park itself, you might be looking at a commute of up to an hour or even two into and out of the Yosemite every day. This can seriously detract from the amount of fun you get to have while here. For the closest proximity to your favorite activities, you'll most likely want to consider camping or staying in a Yosemite cabin. 2. How much am I getting for my money? This is another category where vacation rentals tend to have Yosemite hotels beat. If you make your Yosemite Park reservations with a hotel, you'll get significantly less space per dollar you spend than you would in a Yosemite cabin. You also won't have access to a kitchen and might even have to pay extra for the rental of a small refrigerator. Amenities like Internet access will almost certainly cost extra. If you choose to stay in a Yosemite vacation rental instead, you'll have all the space you need and can make your trip much more affordable, especially if you're traveling coming to the park with a large group of friends or family. Why stay in four hotel rooms when you could stay in one large Yosemite cabin? 3. How comfortable will I be? Camping is undeniably a great experience, but it's simply not for everyone. If you don't mind taking cold three-minute showers and using public restrooms for the duration of your Yosemite vacation, then camping might be just fine for you. But if you choose to stay in a Yosemite cabin, you'll have enough beds to go around, hot water, a fully equipped kitchen, and enough space to relax and have a good time while still being surrounded by the natural beauty of Yosemite. Because our rentals are within the gates of Yosemite National Park, you'll get to have that beautiful, natural experience of Yosemite like you would have camping, but with the added bonus of indoor plumbing. 4. How do I make a reservation with Yosemite’s Scenic Wonders? If you've weighed the options carefully, chances are you’ve found that Scenic Wonders offers some of the best value for Yosemite vacations. Make your next trip to Yosemite an unforgettable experience by booking a cabin, condominium, or home with Scenic Wonders. Call us at 1-888-YOSEMITE (1-888-967-3648) to learn more about what we have to offer or reserve online now. Yosemite’s Scenic Wonders’ Blog The Yosemite’s Scenic Wonder’s blog is constantly updated to give readers current information on park news, activities to try, sights to see and accommodation tips. Photo credit: Allie_Caulfield