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drapes and vintage posters. There are also 18 attractive motel-style rooms in the Stone-
man House (r $198) , including a loft suite sleeping up to six.
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls MOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; r from $199; )
Situated a short walk from Yosemite Falls, this multibuilding complex contains a wide
range of eateries, a lively bar, big pool and other handy amenities. Delightful rooms,
thanks to a recent eco-conscious renovation, now feel properly lodge-like, with rustic
wooden furniture and striking nature photography. All have cable TV, telephone, fridge
and coffeemaker, and great patio or balcony panoramas.
Ahwahnee Hotel HISTORIC HOTEL
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; r from $470; )
The crème de la crème of Yosemite's lodging, this sumptuous historic property dazzles
with soaring ceilings, Turkish kilims lining the hallways and atmospheric lounges with
mammoth stone fireplaces. It's the gold standard for upscale lodges, though if you're not
blessed with bullion, you can still soak up the ambience during afternoon tea, a drink in
the bar or a gourmet meal.
Tioga Road
Tuolumne Meadows campers should note that the closest pay showers are located at Mono
Vista RV Park in Lee Vining.
Tuolumne Meadows Campground CAMPGROUND
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; tent & RV sites $20; mid-Jul-late-Sep; )
Biggest campground in the park (8600ft) with 304 fairly well-spaced sites; half of these
can be reserved.
Porcupine Flat Campground CAMPGROUND
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; tent & RV sites $10; Jul-Sep; )
Primitive 52-site area, at 8100ft; some sites near the road.