Because Yosemite is so popular, lodging inside and outside the park is often
in high demand, driving prices up. However, there are ways to visit this popular
national park without spending a bundle, and you don't have to sleep on the
ground and eat peanut butter sandwiches to do it..
Ready to Go? Use our Yosemite Budget Weekend Getaway Planner and you'll be ready in no time.
Yosemite is Popular For: Family outings, romantic getaways, outdoor recreation, driving tours, hiking, fishing, doing nothing, wine and cuisine, the arts
How Far? Check the map at the beginning of this gallery to see which getaways are closest to your starting point. Most weekend-trippers limit their adventures to about three hours' travel time and most drive there. If you're going by car, Yosemite is Within 200 Miles of Bakersfield, Fresno, Reno/Tahoe, Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose.