Yosemite High Sierra Camps Guest Services

Dinner and breakfast, full of high-energy camp food, are served family-style in a main dining tent. Sack lunches also may be purchased at each camp if ordered the night before needed.

 

Meals Only Options
We are limited to serving 6 people per camp per night who do not have High Sierra Camp reservations, and are planning to sleep elsewhere. Advance reservations are required, and we recommend that guests enter the lottery for meals only. You may also check back for cancellations by calling (801) 559-4909 starting April 1, 2009.

If a guest makes a Meals Only reservation we will also arrange for their Wilderness Permit for each night booked. These permits can be picked up at the Permit Office by showing their reservation confirmation.

The hike into the camps can be a strenuous all-day adventure. Exploring the surrounding areas, fishing, swimming and day hikes are also popular with camp guests. The area surrounding each camp is unique and offers its own surprises and treasures. Be sure to ask your hosts for ideas.

Wish you could bring a few more things with you for your High Sierra Camp stay, but don’t want to carry it?  For only $5/lb. we carry it for you on one of our regular supply trains into the camp.  Call our High Sierra Desk for more information and to make arrangements.  (801) 559-4909.

 

Ride Don’t Walk.  You can spend 4 or 6 days with a professional guide packer, exploring and learning about Yosemite.  Then, top off your days with a stay at a High Sierra Camp, enjoying delicious food and good company.

Call the High Sierra Camp Reservations Desk at (801) 559-4909 to make a reservation.

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6-day Saddle Trips
Visit Glen Aulin, May Lake, Sunrise, Merced Lake and Vogelsang.
Trips depart each Sunday from July 12 to August 30, 2009, conditions permitting.

4-day North Saddle Trips
Visit Glen Aulin, May Lake and Sunrise.
Trips depart each Tuesday from July 14 to September 1, 2009, conditions permitting.

4-day South Saddle Trips
Visit Sunrise, Merced Lake, and Vogelsang.
Trips depart each Sunday from July 12 to August 30, 2009, conditions permitting.

For more information on the Guided Saddle Trips, call the High Sierra Camp Reservations Desk at (801) 559-4909.

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Private and customized saddle and pack trips are also available through the Yosemite Stables.

Children must be at least 10 years old and have riding experience to participate in overnight saddle trips.

Riders must be under 225 lbs. Weight limit for your belongings is: 25 lbs. (including 10lbs on the mule that you ride, and 15 lbs. on a separate pack mule).

People rave about these fun and informative trips.  You’ll spend 5 or 7 days visiting the High Sierra Camps with a knowledgeable and passionate National Park Service ranger so that in addition to fantastic scenery and great accommodations at the High Sierra Camps, you will also learn about the plants, animals, geology and history of Yosemite National Park.

 

Call the High Sierra Camp Reservations Desk at (801) 559-4909 for availability information and to make reservations.

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7-day Guided Hikes
Visit all 5 High Sierra Camps: Glen Aulin, May Lake, Sunrise, Merced Lake (2 nights) and Vogelsang. 
Trips depart each Monday, and Wednesday from July 8 to August 31, 2009, conditions permitting.

5-day Guided Hikes South
Visit Vogelsang, Merced Lake (2 nights) and Sunrise. 
Trips depart each Wednesday and Fridy from July 8 to September 2, 2009, conditions permitting.

Wilderness Permits-- For information, contact the National Park Service Wilderness Center at (209) 372-0740.