Half Dome Village

Yosemite National Park


Founded in 1899 as summertime Camp Curry, Half Dome Village has hundreds of units squished together beneath towering evergreens. The canvas cabins (heated or unheated) are basically glorified tents, so for more comfort, quiet and privacy, get one of the cozy wood cabins, which have vintage posters. There are 18 motel-style rooms in Stoneman House, including a loft suite that sleeps six.

Cabin 819, with its fireplace, sofa bed and king-sized bed, is probably the most luxurious of the bunch. The village is off Southside Dr.


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