We rented a tent , it was bare bones insides with warnings of bears around so not to leave food in vehicle or inside in tent. They kindly have secure metal box outside the tent but outside temperatures around 120 f it was like putting your food inside a high heat oven (so not practical) . They let us check in early around 3.45ish and even inside the tent it was crazy hot , so much so I had to stay in the car with air conditioning. Things calmed down around 6pm , had a great walk enjoyed the village and food. Prices very reasonable for food . Amazing they didn’t run out of food, water or ICE . Hats of to the person responsible for restocking . Excellent map for accommodation, friendly staff all over. Memorable stay. Gripes. Showers not too clean , internet not to good (I needed to download satnav to Vegas)

We were unable to get accommodations in the Lodge or the Alwhanee, so we stayed here, in tent 276. The biggest plus of this property is the location. A short walk to the Vernal Falls Trail, and easy access to bike rentals (go early! They open at 8, and maybe sold out by 9:00) The bed was comfortable enough. The shared bathrooms/showers were relatively clean, and we never had a long wait. That is about it for the positives. The tents needed fans. Heat was suffocating. I understand no air conditioning, but fans would have made it more manageable. It was tough tossing and turning in 90 degree heat. The tents could also benefit from a few chairs to sit outside and enjoy the view. In 2024, it seems simply unsafe, to have a property like this, without any fans. The tents are packed in so closely, that you can hear everyone’s conversations. Really annoying. The food and snack shop really struggle to handle the volume of guests. We waited 1.5 hours to get pizza! Long like (20 min wait) for AM coffee. Some smaller problems too. There should be a towel, hut, to obtain towels. It seems silly, to go to the front desk, on a daily basis, to get clean towels. The map of the property, and the signage is poor. many guests, struggle, checking in, find their tent, and the coffee shop. Parking was a challenge as well. All in all, would Not stay here again.

What a HORRIBLE example of our Nation and National Parks for ANY visitor! I don’t know how they could cram another tent into that pit. Aramark should be banished from providing lodging, they have exploited the Park to the Max, all to their benefit. They must be raking it in, all to the detriment of nature and the national park!

I’m not going to give Curry Village credit for its location. In fact, the location is why it’s such a sin that the accommodation is so bad. $200 per night is a weird price. Given the extremely high demand to stay in the valley, it’s probably below the true market rate. Yet still, the operation is enjoying an unearned premium on price that it should be re-invested in the guest experience, but isn’t. The first problem is the density. It’s a sea of tents packed perhaps 2-3 feet apart along narrow “streets” of cracked asphalt. Near your tent, there are no picnic tables or hardly any places to place a couple camping chairs with natural ground beneath you and shade above you. We were unlucky enough to be neighbors with an incredibly rude group who were having full voiced conversations outside their tent at midnight. Since there is no cell service, I couldn’t easily report them to the front desk after asking them to quiet down three times. The on-site food establishments are terribly crowded with long wait times, an inadequate number of shaded tables, and a mixed bag on quality. I had a solid burrito for dinner but the hot breakfast buffet was better suited for Alcatraz, which we had toured earlier in the week. I had to get in line a half hour early for bike rentals, lest they ran out. By 8 am there were probably 50 people behind me, and right out of the gate they were running out of certain configurations that families wanted. The second problem is the bathrooms, which are at least 20 years overdue for a gut renovation. I never had to wait, so they were adequately sized, but my goodness, they are woeful. Just smelly and ugly. I don’t need anything fancy, but for $200 a night for a campsite, these things should be less repulsive. My wife reported that there was no shower soap or shampoo in the women’s bathroom (there was in the men’s) and was told by a staffer that they stopped stocking it because “people kept stealing it” and that “she’ll be ok”. Lastly, there really isn’t anywhere to hang out and relax on the campground. You’re either in your tent, in the bathroom, or at the central area elbowing your way in line for a meal or scouting for a table in the shade. It would have been nice to have a space with some chairs and hammocks, and maybe a play area for the kids. The only reason it’s two stars and not one is that the tents themselves were fine inside. It was hot when we stayed and I wish we brought a fan (it’s tough to pack for camping when you fly in) but we actually slept pretty well once it cooled down at night. The cots were surprisingly comfortable.

We had an AWESOME Yosemite adventure all based right here in Curry Village, it is an amazing place to stay. Not only are you part of a multi-national community while you are there, you also get some of the best views in all of Yosemite! We stayed in a tent cabin, which is a canvas sided wooden beam structure with a single light bulb. There are rope operated curtains that cover the screened windows, so you can get fresh air. Tip 1: bring a screw in light bulb adapter with electrical outlets on either side. Unscrew the blub, screw this in, screw the bulb back in, and you have electricity! You can purchase for less than 10 bucks online and they are a Godsend for charging phones, cameras, tablets, etc. (This will work when the pull chain for the light is on, as it is allowing electricity to flow.) If you want to use overnight, just take the bulb out and keep the chain pulled on. Tip 2: buy or bring a long (10 foot) charging cord for this same item, since its in the ceiling and a standard cord wont reach! Tip 3: buy or bring a white noise sound machine to keep the outside noise to a minimum. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am, but since the walls are canvas, you can hear outside the tent pretty clearly. Fortunately we were all exhausted from hiking, so sleep was not a problem! There is a small grocery and general store, a taco bar, a pizza restaurant, a food court, and an ice cream shop. There's also a small amphitheater where people would sing or play guitar, which was cool! We saw our brown bear in the woods right behind here! Overall, Curry Village is where it's at in Yosemite! Lots of access to the free shuttle, which picks up right in front of the main office, and the start of several close trails are right here as well!