Curry Village Yosemite National Park

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9010 Curry Village Drive Yosemite National Park, California, United States, 95389

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Tenaya 2008

It's that time of the year again for the UC Davis Residency Network's Annual conference. Same place, but more people. The topics were lame though... could you believe they had workshops on maggot therapy? uugh! I did go to a couple that I found very relevant, like chronic kidney disease management and contract negotiations. The rest was just idle time, trying to fill up my mornings. Overall, we like the hotel. The food still sucked (probably because they got us the minimum package!). But the ...

Oakhurst, California, United States alhambramd
San Francisco and Yosemite

We arrived in San Francisco on 4th September and were met with bright sunshine and a happy city by the sea. My only memory of that day is forcing myself to stay awake over a beer as the sun set (5am London time) struggling with the after effects of diazapam. Fortunately Katy was focussed enough to sort the accomodation. We stayed in San Fran for a week walking the length and breadth of the city. Up its steep hills flanked by multicoloured Victorianesque terraces, through its very smelly allyw...

San Francisco, California, United States bigtrip
Sleeping with the Bears!

Getting a car was great, i mean it was not as if we had spent much time in public transport but it just gave is that freedom that we could anywhere we wanted at whatever time and not be dependent of other things such as time tables and what not. We were given a ford focus, not a bad little number for the price that we paid for 10 days after some frantic searching on the net and the first stop was to be Yosemite park. I had heard about this place a few years prior when a friend of mine from wh...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States elrigster
Etape 6.3 Yosemite National Park

Vendredi 16, la route de Carmel a Yosémite Valley a été facile, il n'y a pas beaucoup de trafic lorsque vous prenez les routes secondaires, merci GPS. J'arrive a 50 kms du but, je m'arrête dans une petite ville pour avoir des renseignements sur ce qu'il faut visiter dans le Parc National, en même temps je demande la liste des hôtels pour ne pas avoir a chercher a mon arrivée. La madame du Visitor Center me dit, utilisez ce téléphone gratuit pour vérifier qu'il y a de la place, les hôtels sont...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States gerard.clement
Yosemite

Yosemite Due to Tioga Pass being closes cos of snow, we had to drive 250 miles from the south eastern side to the far west side of the park (via north). Bit of a pain in the a..., but saw some pretty magic scenery along the way. Sonora pass gorgeous - still lots of snow around but starting to melt into a fast running stream. Saw some deer and heaps of squirrels. Arrived into Yosemite around lunchtime, and managed to find a magic picnic spot on the Merced River for our usual avocado and cracke...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States laura-and-craig
Working in Yosemite

Working in Yosemite National Park was a great way to make money while living in one of the most amazing places in the world (I think).  There are lots of different areas to work in, through the concessionaire, DNC now, or through the National Park Service (NPS).  Yosemite Valley is like a little city so any job you can think of n a small city or town, it's in the valley.  Some are easier to get than others, like working in the madhouse of the village store, and some are harder to get, like a ...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States lenamoina
Jeszcze rzut oka na wodospad i w droge...

W nocy nie doczekalismy sie odwiedzin zadnego misia, chociaz na pewno takowe sie wczesniej zdazaly, jako ze schowek, w ktorym przenocowalo nasze jedzenie i kosmetyki nosil slady poteznych niedzwiedzich pazurow. Sniadanie zjedlismy w duzej jadlodajni. Szybko spakowalismy samochod i podjechalismy na polozony w centrum doliny parkig. Stad dojechalismy autobusem na przystanek numer 6, z ktorego prowadzi sciezka pod wodospad. Potrzebowalismy nieco ponad 10 minut, aby dojsc pod najwyzszy, bo majacy...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States olek_b
Whats the matter Yogi

DAY 104. NOVEMBER 13. YOSEMITE What's the matter Yogi? Yogi Bear lived in Yosemite. Apparently he as quite an amorous bear (hopefully not with Boo Boo) as there is an abundance of bears lurking within the park. Throughout the park there are hundreds of signs warning of bears and advising people not to feed them. All the bins are bear proof. Food has to be stored in special bear proof canisters. When you park you car you have to sign a form stating that you will remove all food and drink (as w...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States overseas_ash
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Yosemite National Park, California, United States pilgrimthomas
New Years in Yosemite

Welcome New Light
Greetings Known Darkness
In You No Difference
For God is Within

A wonderful NY's Eve Day spent walking the valley floor in an Ansel Adams Photography workshop...a quiet welcoming of the New Year...the day spent reading in the Grand Lounge of the Ahwahanee.

Yosemite National Park, California, United States pilgrimthomas
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Historical Traveler Reviews of Curry Village Yosemite National Park

The Mystery Spot

from andy418
We rented a Curry Village cabin for $88 for a night in December 2003.

The floor was so far out of level that the bathroom and closet doors would fly open and slam into the wall every time they were opened, and needed to be slammed shut. Walking around took some conscious effort.

The bathroom was cramped, and the towels were threadbare. The office staff was barely cordial. We've also stayed at the Yosemite Lodge, but found it to be an economy accommodation at a premium price. We plan to stay outside the park in El Portal our next visit.

Late October 2003 Visit

from Drdonuttail
I really enjoyed my stay at Yosemite. I would agree with the opinion that the the lodging at Curry Village seems expensive, however, when you compare the cost of other accomodations in Yosemite (with the exception of old-fashioned camping), Curry Village is the most reasonable. I stayed in a cabin with 2 beds and a shower. The room was a bit musty - it's a cabin - it's supposed to be! The room was neat and tidy and the bathroom was clean. The 2 bed cabin was adequately sized for 2 people but may be somewhat cramped for 4 adults. The canvas tents across the grounds did seem small and squeezed very closely together.

At the time I went, there were large numbers of school children on a class trip who were occupying the bulk of these tents. I'm quite happy that I payed more money for the quiet and cozy cabin. I didn't see any of the community shower rooms, but I heard they were sufficient. The buffet restaurant at Curry was mediocre - great if you're hungry, but disappointing if you're looking for a gourmet meal. We used the free shuttle service to travel to other grounds (like Yosemite Village and Yosemite Lodge) for other meal options. The pizza stand at Curry Village was pretty good and the bar had a nice selection of beer. Just a note on the shuttle - it's slow so if you use it, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination. Also, make sure you get onto a shuttle that's already heading in YOUR direction at Curry - if you plan to head to Yosemite Village, don't wait at the bus stand AT the check in area as it will take you on a 15 minute loop that returns to Curry Village before heading towards Yosemite Village. Go to the opposite side of the street. It may be faster to ride a bike!. Overall, I felt that the accomodations at Curry Village are more than adequate as long as you have reasonable expectations. If you plan to be in your room for any length of time more than just sleeping and consider yourself to be a high maintenance person, Curry Village probably isn't for you. Bite the big one and spend more (unfortunately, A LOT more) to stay at Yosemite Lodge or the Ahwahnee. Just a note - if you are interested in staying in one of the wooden cabins with a shower, make the reservation WAY in advance (a year, if possible), especially if you are planning to go during the high-tourist season. Late October this year was great because we caught the last bit of warm "Indian Summer" weather and the bus-loads of tourists were gone by this time. Happy Trails!

Curry Village:Bring your earplugs!

from A TripAdvisor Member
Stayed 10/13-18/03. Curry Canvas heated tent. Clean, warm,had a blast.

Only complaint is tiny babies brought by un-thinking parents- awake and screaming at 11PM. SHould have a minimum age limit. Not fair to other campers.

I Truly Enjoyed Curry Village Cabin

from A TripAdvisor Member
I just returned from Yosemite 11/3. The Curry Viollage Cabin was small but had all of the essentials (2 beds, bathroom w/ shower), and it was clean abd cozy. The heat worked well on the cold nights. The cabin was under the trees and when it snowed it was absolutely beautiful. The only negative was the closet smelled very musty so we didn't use it. For $88 these cabins are a very good value.

Cramped and Expensive for what you get

from Proustfan
The location of Curry Village within Yosemite is magnificent, but the accomodations were pretty primitive for the $63 dollars a night they charge. With 750 tent cabins crammed together in a small space it feels like a suburban tract project moved to Yosemite; -- the cabins are so close that every cough from other cabins is completely audible as you try to get to sleep. The cabins themselves are extremely cramped, with a double bed and a single bed so tightly packed in together that it is pretty much impossible to stand up except at the entrance. We also found the front desk staff rude and unhelpful. We had planned to stay for four days, but had enough after our second night and headed home. If the price was $40 a night the level of service and accomodations might have been acceptable, but as it was I agreed with the former poster who suggested that the private firm that runs the village might do a lot more to spruce it up given the money they are making.

Canvas cabins in Curry Village

from A TripAdvisor Member
Recently stayed at Curry Village, weekend of 3rd Oct 2003. Couldn't find a way of booking on line so took the risk of turning up (as I had done the previous two years and got a cabin in April). On this occasion however only canvas tents left. I was extremely disappointed. The tent was cold and the bed extremely uncomfortable (covered in a ripped thick plastic sheet). This was the worst of my three stays, especially as the next tent contained a baby who unfortunately cried all night and the conversations on the other side were very clear (be warned!).The cost was $66 per night. It's probably one of the cheapest ways to stay but I got the feeling they could do with spending money on the camp to upgrade the accomodation.

Magic

from trishmat
We stayed in Curry village in a cabin without bathroom. Basic, clean and what a location! It was just great fun, ok so its just one step up from a tent and I had to get up and get my torch at 4 in the morning to go pee - but it was worth it!House keeping come around every day and leave fresh towels and tidy up the cabin. The staff are lovely and its handy in curry village for food as you have a choice of the buffet or the pizza place to eat. Plus you can sit out and drink beer under the stars and watch the cheeky racoons look for food!The only down side was the showers, the staff do come and clean them but with all the traffic they get they are not spotless. But I would still go back for more again and again, next time I might see if I can get a cabin with bathroom just so I have the extra luxury ...!!

Spartan accomodations but great location

from djssrca
We stayed at a Curry Cabin for three nights over Labor Day weekend. We paid approximately $90 night for a cabin with private bath and double beds. If you want to stay in Yosemite Village but can't afford the Ahwahnee and don't want to camp, this is a good option.... if you make reservations far in advance, because the cabins (especially the ones with private bath) go quickly. Of course the cabins are old, and have no modern amenities like A/C, phone, TV, hairdryers, etc. ... but then again, you're here to commune with nature, not electronics! The scenery is breathtaking. The food and shops are good. The maid service was good, except the blankets on our beds didn't look like they'd been washed in awhile! All in all, okay if you're open to a "rustic" experience and not expecting what you would in a regular hotel room.

Love at first site

from A TripAdvisor Member
Omg i loved the entire week spent in Curry Village in Yosemite park. I met somany people and just loved the amosphere. Brian and Jordan you guys are doing good at your job...Hopefully i'll c u next time i'm at curry village it is by far now my favorite place.

Curry Village-Adequate and affordable

from archdent
On a recent trip to Yosemite Valley we stayed in the Stoneman House at Curry Village. The room was reasonably priced at approximately $115.00 per night. The room, however, is just a BASIC room. There is very little room for anything except sleeping or reading in bed. The bathroom does not afford much privacy, so make sure whoever you stay with is very close. There were some stains on my child's sheets, but I didn't notice them until the morning. The upstairs loft had food debris between the rail and the carpeting. Someone is getting good money to run this concession in the National Park and they are not providing quality service. The next step up is the Ahwahnee Hotel, which begins at $388 plus per night for a regular room. I didn't see the inside, but Yosemite Lodge might just have a better view than Curry. Curry Village has a relatively inexpensive cafeteria style buffet- all you can eat, a coffee/ice cream bar anda fireside lounge. You can also eat at the Pizza Patio and there is a small bar adjacent to the dining room. Curry Village might be a relatively good value, but it needs some sprucing up. But, for staying IN Yosemite Valley, it provides convenient and affordable lodging alternatives. Hint: There are only three specialty cabins and they reserve as far as a year ahead. I wouldn't go to Yosemite Valley without a confirmed reservation. Scenery is extraordinatory, but Curry Village isn't.
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