Note: There is no fuel in Yosemite Valley so fill-up before you enter this area.  The closest fuel is available at Crane Flats.  There is also a small market for wood and ice.  The service station also has diesel fuel.  

 

Twenty four miles from the campground in Yosemite Valley there are two markets, Curry Village and Yosemite Village markets.  The Yosemite Village Market is the larger of the two markets.  The Curry Village market is within walking distance from the campground.  In addition, there is a variety of lodging in Yosemite National Park including The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge, Housekeeping, Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, White Wolf Lodge, Wawona, and Curry Village.  Curry Village has canvas tent cabins.  Housekeeping is similar to Curry Village.  

 

WiFi is available for purchase at Yosemite Lodge and The Ahwahnee Lodge.  It's also available for free at Curry Village however, there are so many users the network seldom works.

 

Caution: Wherever you stay in Yosemite, watch out for the bears.  They can be found in every campground, every night.  Bears are very stealthy and can be just feet away without you knowing it.  Don't leave food out and don't leave food or gum in your car.  The gum smell attracts them and they will open your car like a can opener.

 

Roads:

Yosemite National Park is open all year however, some roads and campgrounds do close.  There are four entrances into the park.  Each entrance has a unique name.  They are, the South Entrance(on Wawona road and Highway 41), Arch Rock Entrance(highway 140 from the West), Big Oak Flat Entrance( From the West on highway 120), and the Tioga Pass Entrance (From the East on Highway 120).  Most roads in Yosemite are challenging for larger RV's.  The lanes are small, winding, and there are overhangs in spots.  The Tioga Pass entrance is the most difficult with a steep assent into the park followed by rough roads.  For RV's there are numerous pull-outs to allow traffic to pass.

 

Reservations:

Reservations are available through ReserveAmerica by clicking the RED "Book Now" button above or by calling (801) 559-4884 or (877) 444-6777.  Reservations sell out to the minute, six months ahead of your visiting month.  If you are going to use the online service, visit the web site first and creat an account.  Practice using the reservation system before the date that you actually need it.  Know what camp ground and site you want to reserve.  You are going to want to select and reserve your site as quickly as possible.  Reservations for campgrounds usually open up at 07:00 six months before the visit month.  Online reservations will sell out within 15 minutes so type quickly.  Visit the NPS.GOV website to see a schedule of "opening" reservation dates.  If you don't get the reservations you want, all is NOT lost.  Some campgrounds are first come first served.  However, the best camping areas do require reservations.  If you didn't get reservations or didn't get all the nights you need, don't let that stop you from going.  The park service sells canceled reservations every day in the park.  Go to the ranger station in the parking lot at Curry Village.  They open at 08:00, be there in line by 07:30.  When the doors open at 08:00 give the ranger your name and they will tell you what number in line your are.  They will also tell you when to come back for the reading of available camp spots.  If you are not there for the campground reading, they move on to the next persons name that was taken in the morning.  If you play your cards right, you will get a spot.  Good luck.