Yosemite
FAQ
Everything you need to know. If you have more questions, please feel free to email us at info@autocamp.com.
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
We can definitely add your request to be next to your friend! However, please note it is a request and not a guarantee.
Each accommodation comes with one parking spot. We do not have valet parking. We do have several electric car charges available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Each room comes with an outdoor fire pit with grill for your use. GoodWood, fire starters, and charcoal can be purchased in our onsite Shop. Please note that burning anything besides Goodwood, compressed logs, or charcoal (including firewood) is strictly prohibited.
We’re happy to see if your room is available if you arrive early; however, we can’t guarantee an early check-in. Please check with the front desk upon check-in to see if they are able to accommodate a late check-out.
There are no bathrooms in the Luxury Tents. However, guests staying in Luxury Tents (or the Happier Camper at Russian River) have access to the mid-century modern clubhouse bathrooms, showers, and amenities including Ursa Major shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, and hair dryers.
There is enough room in the galley in the Airstream to fit a pack and play if the futon is not extended. At this time, we do not offer pack and plays or cribs for guests, but you are welcome to bring your own.
As we are located in the Sierra Foothills, we do see occasional wildlife on property, such as deer, turkeys, squirrels, and other small critters.
We sell food, snacks, souvenirs, apparel, beverages, beer, and wine in our shop. Snacks and food items include grab-and-go meals, sandwiches, salads, chips, cookies, charcuterie fixings, barbecue-ready meat, breakfast items, sweets, and more.
For more info about cooking at AutoCamp visit our Dining page.
There is a short loop trail on the AutoCamp property, and several trails within a ten minute drive throughout Mariposa.
The closest grocery stores are Pioneer Market and High Country Health Foods, located in the town of Mariposa, about a ten minute drive from AutoCamp Yosemite.
There are many restaurants in nearby Mariposa and our front desk guides can point you in the right direction.
Some of our favorites are:
- June Bug Cafe, which has daily changing fare and homemade pies
- Sugar Pine Cafe for the best baked goods and breakfast in town
- High Country Cafe, a deli with health foods and picnic fixings
- Savoury’s Restaurant for more fine dining in Mariposa
- The Alley, which has a curated local beer list and a secret pizza menu
Mountain bikes are available for use on a first-come, first-serve basis. Mountain bikes must stay on property and cannot be taken in Yosemite National Park.
Bookings may be cancelled or changed for free up to 14 days prior to arrival. Inside 14 days prior to arrival, cancellations will result in a fee equal to one night’s room charge plus tax.
However, cancellation policies are subject to change depending on rates. Please refer to your confirmation email for the policy associated with your booking.
At Yosemite, we have a small number of dog-friendly luxury Tents. Please ensure you note that you will be bringing a dog when you make your booking.
The pool is open from 8am to 10pm daily. There is no lifeguard on duty. The pool is heated and open seasonally from the months of May-October.
Classic Suites are located at the front of the property. These sites are closer together and offer more of a community feel. They’re great for families or friends traveling together.
Premium Suites, on the other hand, are located on the upper loop of the property and offer more surrounding space and seclusion with a view of our onsite pond. We highly recommend the Premium Airstream if you are looking for a romantic getaway or more quiet time during your stay.
Vista Airstream Suites are differentiated by their location at AutoCamp Yosemite. They are the rooms tucked away in the hills at the back of the property. Vista Accessible suites are located on the pond. These suites provide the best views of the property.
For the full breakdown visit our accommodations page here or read our guide on what’s included in each suite type here.
YARTS is the local Yosemite National Park public transportation with a stop at the entrance to AutoCamp. The daily YARTS shuttles can pick you up at the AutoCamp entrance and take you straight into Yosemite National Park valley floor. You can also drive from AutoCamp Yosemite into Yosemite National Park.
The YARTS shuttle schedule changes seasonally. You can see up-to-date shuttle times here.
Yes, we have 5 electric charging stations onsite for guest use.
Part of the fun of visiting AutoCamp is cooking yourself dinner over a campfire. We make it easy by providing a variety of for sale food and beverage items in our Shop, as well as a fully-stocked set of cookware in each suite. All suites come with a fire pit with a grill. You are welcome to bring food with you to cook on site, or pick up some cooking items in our General Store. There are also grocery stores and restaurant options in the nearby town of Mariposa.
For more information visit the Cooking page.
While most people know Yosemite for the park itself, there are tons of outdoor activities and local attractions around Yosemite National Park that offer as much adventure as the park itself. Please note, if you do plan to explore Yosemite National Park, you are now required to make a reservation.
From wine tasting to fly fishing, skydiving to horseback riding, there are activities to suit almost every taste in the area around AutoCamp.
Visit our experiences page for more trip planning inspiration.
No, we do not provide spaces for guests to bring their own trailers or tents.
Yes! AutoCamp welcomes all well-behaved dogs with their owners for an additional fee of $75.00. There is a 2 dog maximum with a 80lb maximum weight each. Please note that not all accommodations are dog-friendly.
Dogs must be kept on a maximum, 6-foot leash under owner supervision and may not be left unattended at any time. Guests are responsible to “clean up” after their dog. All dog waste must be properly disposed of in a dog receptacle. Noisy, vicious, or unruly dogs are not allowed. AutoCamp is not responsible for, and will hold dog owner accountable, for any injury or damage caused by your dog.
Dogs may not be left unattended at any time in your accommodation. There are no exceptions to this rule.
We offer doggie relief stations around the property. Pet Owners are required to bring their pets to one of these stations. All dog waste must be disposed of by the owner. There are trash cans located throughout the property for your convenience and dog waste bags are provided. Please do not let your dog urinate on the grass, as it kills the grass.
Damage to furniture, flooring, doors, beds, bedding, etc., caused by your dog will result in a fee for repair or replacement which will be charged to your credit card on file. Additional cleaning costs accrued as a result from your dog – are the responsibility of the owner.
If your dog is deemed dangerous, harmful or disruptive, hotel management has sole discretion to require you to find other accommodations. Any guest who arrives with a dog without prior authorization from AutoCamp staff may be denied accommodations, depending on management’s appraisal of the situation.
AutoCamp properties were designed with your personal space in mind. Our founding philosophy is to help you escape the crowds and get closer to nature—a design that’s well-suited to socially-distanced travel. To ensure everyone’s health, we’ve also added new protocols like contactless check-in and virtual shopping, in addition to our already rigorous cleaning procedures.
Following recent State and CDC guidance, as of April 19, 2022, we have transitioned our mask requirement to be optional for all guests and team members in our Clubhouse. Please continue to use caution in public spaces where people are congregating.
There is plenty to do on property and in the clubhouse. There is a pool that is heated most months of the year with a secluded sun-deck. The pool is available seasonally.
You can also cozy up in the clubhouse by the indoor fire and read or play board games. We have complimentary mountain bikes that guests can ride around the property. We also have hammocks, heated concrete furniture, and various places to lounge and relax.
We offer weekly activities onsite, including yoga classes, live music, s’mores bars, wine tastings with local wineries, and fireside chats.
AutoCamp Yosemite is located in the town of Midpines, about 40 minutes west of the Arch Rock Entrance to Yosemite National Park on Hwy 140. Your AutoCamp reservation does not automatically grant you access to the park.
Yosemite National Park is currently OPEN. More information can be found here.
AutoCamp also has a shuttle stop for the YARTS regional transit conveniently located at our property entrance. More info about YARTS can be found at https://yarts.com/.
Please contact our Group Sales Manager for all bookings for groups requiring more than eight rooms. Get the first pick of dates for your event and exclusive access to the entire property and Clubhouse. Please contact us below if you’d like to learn more.
Email: groups@autocamp.com
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