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Yosemite Recommendations

There's no shortage of one-of-a-kind Yosemite experiences. A few notes to help you explore:

A reservation-based entrance system similar to what was tested in 2024 does not appear likely. More people will be able to enter, and this will lead to more traffic during peak times
We recommend avoiding weekends (and June. 15-Aug. 15, if possible) and arriving before 8 or after 2 or 3
To avoid driving in traffic or waiting in long entrance lines, take the YARTS shuttle into the park ( just 1 mile from us) and connect with the park's free shuttle system
To avoid crowds in the park, book with Wildland Trekking who are experts at showing you an uncrowded Yosemite

What park? Many Wildhaven guests skip the park and immerse themselves in nature in these nearby spots:

Merced River Canyon: Whitewater rafting, picnic areas, scenic drives, and amazing swimming holes
Hikes & Waterfalls: Trails to Hites Cove or the impressive waterfalls on Willow Creek at Bass Lake
Lakes: Bass (boat rental), McClure (swimming/kayaking) & McSwain (largest inflatable water park in US)
Mariposa: Festivals, museums, dining, shopping, wineries, breweries, apple orchards & skydiving to name a few

Reserve your tent or cabin and we'll do our best to help you explore inside, and outside, Yosemite.

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Hiking

Easy: Take the flat Mirror Lake trail to the lake and a Half Dome reflection view
Moderate: Nothing beats the Mist Falls Trail in waterfall season to Nevada Falls (& the John Muir Trail back down)
Challenging: If it's a one-of-a-kind stair-master hike with a view you're seeking, try Yosemite Falls before late summer.
Guided Hikes: Book a private day tour with Wildland Trekking and get picked up at Wildhaven, fed and outfitted with gear, and shown the 'uncrowded Yosemite' from the park experts

Views

A view of a valley surrounded by mountains and trees.

Tunnel View: Don't miss one of the most famous views of the park (pictured above)
Glacier Point: The long drive to this viewpoint is worth it to see the valley from above
Sentinel Meadow: Make a quick stop on the loop road to wander the valley floor with views of Yosemite Falls

Picnics

A person is having a picnic with a bottle of wine , grapes , crackers and nuts.

Meadow: We love to bring a picnic to the meadow at the base of El Capitan, right beside the river
Beach: Bring your favorite snacks to Sentinel Beach for impressive river and waterfall views

Family

A man and three children are sitting on a paddle board in a river.

Biking: Rent bikes or bring your own and cruise the very scenic (and flat) bike paths connecting the major views
Tram Tour: The National Park operates a 2-hour valley floor tour year-round, led by a ranger and great for kids.
Pool: If the river's too cold, bring the kids to the park's 3 swimming pools (Memorial to Labor Day)
Museum: Check out the park museum and adjacent movie theater at Yosemite Village
Ice Rink: In winter months, check out the park's very unique ice skating rink at Curry Village (Nov.-March)

Itineraries

Two women are standing next to each other looking at a mountain.

Contact us after you book and we'll provide tips based on the season and length of stay. For example, in summertime, we'll share tips to avoid the crowds and traffic. During fall, you'll want the best locations for golden leaves. When winter comes, we recommend the tram tour, ice rink, museum, Mirror Lake hike, and photography by the Merced river. For spring, it's all about the waterfalls.