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Curry Village is the largest lodging facility in Yosemite National Park. It's also the low-cost place to crash when visiting Yosemite (well ... low cost is a way of saying because prices have gone up considerably in the last few years). Still, if you're looking into saving money and don't want to bring your own tent, Curry Village is the best lodging value in the park. The Village offers a motel, wood cabins with or without private bathrooms, and canvas tent cabins (without private bathrooms).
I stayed in the canvas tent cabins and was satisfyed, but I wasn't expecting anything more than a simple tent. If you are expecting a tent you'll be pleasantly surprised, because the canvas tents have wood floors, sleep two to four people, and are equipped with beds, bedding, and electrical outlets. Some even have heating (which, if you're visiting in early spring may turn out to be quite useful). The tent cabins are located close together so the noise level depends on your neighbours mood. Another downside is that the tents being made of canvas and Yosemite being bear country, you'll need to lock up all foodstuffs and anything that bears might think is food (even toothpaste) in bear-proof lockers which are provided for free. But this isn't a big hassle really. The wood cabins are much more substantial (and comfortable) but they tend to sell out earlier than the tent cabins, so it's good if you reserve in advance.
Curry Village offers a few dining options (they have an ok all you can eat buffet) Their brochure said that they also offer an outdoor pool, raft and bicycle rentals, children's programs, tour desk, mountaineering school and sports shop but I didn't try any of these. Leave a Comment Theme: CampgroundPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensive
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The tent cabins in Curry Village are the cheapest option to stay overnight in yosemite - but they are not really cheap (42.90 USD in october). For me it was the perfect choice and I really enjoyed it.
The tents look like tents, but they have real beds (2 or 4), wooden floors and doors, and electric light. And that's all. Bathrooms and showers are in some buildings, clean and they do their purpose. Coz of the bears: no food or beauty products in your car or in the cabins, you have your own locker where to put everything!
It's a very casual atmosphere around the village, lots of hikers, families, younger people. There is a restaurant for buffet breakfast or a quick coffee and bagel.
It gets colder and darker much earlier than in the rest of the valley, and in October it's useful to bring another blanket or sleeping bag. Go to the toilet before going to sleep - the first night I was lying awake but to scared to go outside coz of the bears ;-) Reservations via the website or central reservation phone number dealing with all yosemite accommodation. book head!!
It's a bit like camping but more comfortable. The noise you hear at night are usually acorns falling onto your tent, not bears. Bears are quiet and sneaky - you wouldn't hear them! Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 559 252 4848Directions: at the far end of yosemite valley, just follow the signs. bus stops13 a+b, 14, 20, 21Website: www.yosemitepark.com
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We spent three nights in Curry Village in a tent-cabin. Although Curry Village claims itself as America's Favorite Campground, it's much more crowded than favorite. Tent-cabins are placed uncomfortably close to each other, showers are few (hiking to Vernal Fall and back is faster than waiting in line for a shower), the general store is overpriced, restrooms are cramped, and parking is impossible. However, there are some good things about this place...
Curry Village is conveniently located, only about 1/2 mile from the Mist Trail trailhead at Happy Isles, and the free shuttle bus provides easy access to the rest of the valley. There is also a good view of Half Dome, Staircase Falls, Glacier Point, North Dome, Washington Column, and Yosemite Falls from throughout the village. Also, there's a buffet nearby. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: Eastern end of the valleyWebsite: www.yosemitepark.com
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