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Swimming at Yosemite

The Wild & Scenic Merced River at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley offers many delightful swimming holes and sandy beaches for summer sunning and swimming. Tuolumne Meadows and Yosemite's High Sierra Camps also have some great swimming areas in more secluded spots and lakes are plentiful. Please note that river and lake swimming is at your own risk as there are no lifeguards on duty. Floatation devices are strongly recommended, especially for children.

You can also take a dip in the swimming pools at Curry Village^® and Yosemite Lodge at the Falls as well as in the "Swimming Tank" at Wawona^® Hotel. The Ahwahnee also has a swimming pool for Ahwahnee guests. Use of our swimming pools is free to our overnight guests. Non-lodging guests may use the pools at Curry Village and Yosemite Lodge at the Falls for $5/adult and $4/child per person per day. Lifeguards are on duty at Curry Village and Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. Swimming pools are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, conditions permitting. Check the Yosemite Guide for current hours.

Testimonials

“To surprise my family one year , I planned a vacation at Curry Village. At the time we thought we'd only stay a few days and then continue on to Disneyland. Our daughters at the time were 8 & 10. Coming through the tunnel that opens to the magnificent Yosemite vista...and a tour of the valley floor on our first day...they didn't want to be anywhere but Yosemite! We were able to extend our visit a couple of extra days so that we could enjoy more day hikes and "dream" of making our way to Half Dome! Sipping coffee in the morning in the open auditorium at Camp Curry is a memory I will always savor. We try to return as often as we can. This vacation was one of the most memorable for our family.
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– Deb Z. from Florin, CA

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