Many hikers start their High Sierra Camp experience with a night at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge. Located in the largest sub-alpine meadow in the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of 8,775 feet, it's an ideal base camp for day hikes throughout the Tuolumne Meadows area or before backpacking to the High Sierra Camps.
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge has 69 canvas tent with metal-frames and cement platforms. Each tent will accommodate up to four people - and comes fully equipped with beds and linens, candles for lighting, a wood burning stove and wood. There is no electricity in the cabins. Shower and restroom facilities are located in the center of camp. Showers are available for Tuolumne Meadows Lodge guests only.
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge serves hearty family-style breakfast and dinner in a central dining tent beside the Tuolumne River. Menu options include beef, chicken and vegetarian choices, salads, soups and special desserts. Dinner reservations are required. Make a reservation when you arrive or call 209-372-8413. Tuolumne lodging guests can also order box lunches at the front desk the night before needed. There are no private cooking facilities at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge.
