Western Entrance Yosemite National Park

Located in the foothills of the sierra nevada mountain range the oakhurst area is 16 miles to the southern entrance to yosemite national park.

Western entrance yosemite national park.

Annual pass covering entrance and standard amenity fees for national parks and other federal fee areas valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Driving into yosemite from the southern entrance a few miles from our hotel lets you experience the park s natural beauty at your own. The viewpoint tunnel view is a picture perfect panorama over yosemite valley. America the beautiful national parks and federal recreational lands annual pass.

Conveniently located on state highway 140 and only 32 miles from yosemite national park. Answer 1 of 13. Oakhurst to yosemite visitor center in yosemite valley. In park camping lodging or vacation rentals.

From here you ll descend into yosemite valley itself. Oakhurst to wawona hotel. 47 miles 1 hour and 24. Overnighting in a sustainable decked out airstream.

For more detailed information visit the national park service website. Oakhurst to mariposa grove of giant sequoia trees. The yosemite inn is located in the historic town of mariposa only fourty five scenic minutes from the western entrance of yosemite national park. 17 miles 32 minutes.

33 miles 56 minutes. We are debateing whether to stay at the yosemite cedar lodge by the western entrance or the narrow guage inn by the southern entrance. To give you a lay of the land four of yosemite s entrances are located on the western side of the park while the fifth the tioga pass entrance is on the more remote eastern side of the park. Park purists may insist on sleeping in the backcountry or maybe at the campground but about 35 minutes from yosemite s arch rock entrance is an alternative that could have even the most stubborn john muir disciples reconsidering.

You still pay the 35 car entrance fee upon arrival credit card only unless you have an annual or lifetime pass the overnight vehicle permit you receive will be valid for seven consecutive days for unlimited entries. There are five entrances into yosemite national park and the road to each of them offers unique sights to see along the way. The best western plus yosemite way station is the perfect place to stay when traveling in california s gold country.