Where Do People Stay In National Parks

Above, Yosemite's Ahwahnee Hotel. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

People who travel to visit our national parks have several choices on where to stay. Some are relatively cheap and some are pretty expensive. One must do some digging and advance planning to find what suits them.

USA Today posted an article on where people can stay while visiting national parks such as Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite. 

They begin with:

Travelers don't have to rough it staying at national parks, unless they want to.

When Vince Chi visited Yellowstone National Park in summer 2019, he spent two nights in a cabin and one night in a conical tent. While the cabin was more comfortable, he said the tent felt closer to nature, providing a more unique experience.

“It did rain, and (the tent) didn't keep out all the water,” he said. “I would consider that closer to traditional camping than the cabin.”

National park visitors can choose from a wide range of lodgings, from simple and luxury tents to cabins and trailers. While some options provide more comfort, others are less expensive and may offer more adventure. 

Here's a look at lodging options at three of America's most popular parks.

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