 Click to see larger pictures |
Curry Village
Curry Village is the largest lodging facility in Yosemite National Park. It's also the low-cost place to crash when visiting Yosemite (well ... low cost is a way of saying because prices have gone up considerably in the last few years). Still, if you're looking into saving money and don't want to bring your own tent, Curry Village is the best lodging value in the park. The Village offers a motel, wood cabins with or without private bathrooms, and canvas tent cabins (without private bathrooms).I stayed in the canvas tent cabins and was satisfyed, but I wasn't expecting anything more than a simple tent. If you are expecting a tent you'll be pleasantly surprised, because the canvas tents have wood floors, sleep two to four people, and are equipped with beds, bedding, and electrical outlets. Some even have heating (which, if you're visiting in early spring may turn out to be quite useful). The tent cabins are located close together so the noise level depends on your neighbours mood. Another downside is that the tents being made of canvas and Yosemite being bear country, you'll need to lock up all foodstuffs and anything that bears might think is food (even toothpaste) in bear-proof lockers which are provided for free. But this isn't a big hassle really. The wood cabins are much more substantial (and comfortable) but they tend to sell out earlier than the tent cabins, so it's good if you reserve in advance.
Curry Village offers a few dining options (they have an ok all you can eat buffet). Their brochure said that they also offer an outdoor pool, raft and bicycle rentals, children's programs, tour desk, mountaineering school and sports shop but we didn't try any of these.
 Click to see larger pictures |