The coveted High Sierra camps in Yosemite National Park that have been closed since 2018 will remain closed this summer because drinking water and bathrooms will not be available, according to park officials.
“This decision was made in collaboration with the National Parks Service [NPS]that manages the necessary services to manage the camps, “according to the park website.” The impacted guests have been contacted and can reserve alternative accommodations within the Park and a priority reserve for next year's lottery will be offered. ”
Every year, more than 13,000 people stay in Yosemite camps, five separate locations that offer several glamping comforts, such as high -end meals and access to running water. The waste is recycled and composted and guests have access to composting toilets to discharge or solar energy, according to the park. The showers are available in the lake camps and dawn of May, depending on the availability of water.
The cabins completely reopened in 2018 and opened limitedly during the summer of 2024. Only three of the camps welcomed the guests and the 56 cabins of the camp store have remained mostly closed due to Covid restrictions and an extreme climate.
Yosemite camps are separated from 6 to 10 miles along a loop path and are seasonally open from June to September. The dates depend largely on the weather. Park visitors can book guided and not guided trips among the cabins. Guided trips are five or seven days and include a guide and the three meals in each camp. Uncreated trips are self -guided and include two meals, with bag lunch available for an additional rate.
Visitors can enter a lottery for the 2026 season, which will open on November 1 and close on November 30 at the end of the day. The winners are notified by email.
