Last updated: September 3, 2025
Place
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge

Animal-Safe Food Storage, Fire Pit, Food/Drink - Restaurant/Table Service, Recycling, Restroom, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible
Situated next to the Tuolumne River at approximately 8,700 feet above sea level, the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge features canvas tent cabins that accommodate up to four guests. Accommodations are basic with no electricity, televisions, or WiFi.
See website for more information about the cabins and to make a reservation.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Tuolumne Meadows Lodge is open seasonally, typically mid-June to mid-September, conditions permitting.
Amenities
Showers (for guests only) and restrooms can be found in the center of the camp.
Breakfast and dinner are served at the riverside dining tent. Box lunches are also available, and can be ordered for the next day. Dinner reservations are required, and can be made by calling 209/372-8413 or in person at the front desk.
See website or the current issue of the Yosemite Guide for front desk and amenity hours.
Food Storage Requirements
Guests staying overnight at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge must follow these rules:
- To help keep wildlife wild, cooking isn't permitted inside your tent cabin or anywhere in the lodge area.
- Bear-proof food lockers must be used to store all scented items. This includes all food, drinks, coolers, toiletries, and trash.
- Keep your locker closed and latched at all times, just like you would a freezer.
- Only have the food out that you are actually using; if you're not using it, put it back into the food locker.
- Treat your trash and recycling like food: keep it in your food locker or dispose of it in a bear-proof dumpster; do not leave it sitting out.
- During daylight hours only, you may store food inside your car or truck (out of sight, with windows completely closed).
- Do not leave food in a pickup truck bed or strapped to the outside of a vehicle at any time. Do not store food in your car (including trunk) or truck after dark.
- When you check out, empty your food locker.
- Failure to store your food properly may result in impoundment of your food or car and/or a fine of up to $5,000 and/or removal from your campsite or lodging facility.
Accessibility
All lodging facilities in the park meet accessibility requirements. Designated accessible parking spaces are available.