Over an hour's drive from the park entrance and 1.5 hours from the valley via winding Highway 41, the town of Oahkurst is too far away to be the best place to stay on your Yosemite vacation. It does have more amenities than the properties closer to the park, including grocery stores, movie theaters and restaurants. If you decide to stay there, our guide to finding a place to stay will help you choose your lodging.
Nightly rates vary by season. Our rate key: $$$$ = over $200, $$$ = $150 to $200, $$ = $100 to $150, $ less than $100.
Highway 41 Hotels
- Tenaya Lodge $$$$: This beautiful lodge is one of the Yosemite area's prettiest places to stay. Check rates
- Apple Tree Inn $$$: Rooms and suites in cottages on acres of trees. All rooms and suites have a patio or balcony and fireplace. Check rates
- Narrow Gauge Inn $$: This cute little inn has 26 non-smoking rooms, and allows pets with an extra fee. They also have an onsite restaurant.
- White Chief Mountain Lodge $: A small, cozy property with non-smoking rooms, open April 1 thru October 31.
Highway 41 Bed and Breakfasts
- Big Creek Inn $$$: With only 3 guest rooms and located just two miles from the Yosemite entrance, the Big Creek Inn is bound to fill up early, so try to book your stay as soon as you can. Breakfast is included in their rates, and Internet access is available at no extra cost.
Highway 41 Camping
- Sierra National Forest: Summit and Summerdale campgrounds in the national forest offer pleasant surroundings, but minimal amenities with vault toilets and you may have to bring your own water.
