How Much Does It Cost to Visit Yosemite National Park?
Average daily budget: $2000-2500
What Yosemite National Park costs per day, by travel style. Most visitors stay 3-5 days. Local currency: USD (US Dollar).
Daily budget by travel style
Budget$80-130/day
Mid-range$200-350/day
Luxury$500+/day
Park entry: $35/vehicle (7-day pass). Campsite: $26-36/night. In-park lodge rooms: $160-350/night. Grocery run in Yosemite Village: about 30% more expensive than outside.
Where to stay, by price level
Yosemite Valley (in-park lodges and campgrounds)$$-$$$
Waking up inside the valley walls is worth the booking hassle, but reservations open months out and sell in minutes
El Portal / Mariposa (park entrance towns)$$
30-45 minutes from the valley, significantly cheaper, good fallback when in-park is booked
Groveland / Sonora (western approach)$-$$
Quieter gateway town option, 1h to valley, limited dining but genuine small-town feel