El Portal Travel Guide

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Yosemite National Park, El Portal, CA
Yosemite National Park, El Portal, CA
Coming into Yosemite National Park along Highway 140.
Lodge in El Portal.

Hot spa or cold river?
The park is alive after a 5 year drought. This photo was taken after a much needed rain. 

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Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 out of 5
11136 Highway 140 El Portal CA
The price is £156 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£156
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,857 reviews)
Great stay, most of the staff is really nice. Food in the restaurant is bland and gross for how expensive it is. Get some seasonings in that kitchen and everything will be so much better

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Yosemite View Lodge
Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge

2 out of 5
9966 Highway 140 El Portal CA
The price is £130 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
£130
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,128 reviews)
The room was clean and big. Nice fireplace. Restaurant on site. Close to the national park. Beautiful nature around.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Cedar Lodge
Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

1 out of 5
9988 Highway 140 El Portal CA
Stay at this campsite in El Portal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,943 reviews)
I arrived to check in at 5 pm. The office was closed, with a sign saying out to lunch. I knocked on doors, called out, couldn’t find anybody. After half an hour, I went to a motel down the road. They eventually tracked down the clerk, who, after more delays, finally showed up. Clerk said problem ...

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

1 out of 5
9988 Highway 140 El Portal CA
Stay at this campsite in El Portal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,943 reviews)
I arrived to check in at 5 pm. The office was closed, with a sign saying out to lunch. I knocked on doors, called out, couldn’t find anybody. After half an hour, I went to a motel down the road. They eventually tracked down the clerk, who, after more delays, finally showed up. Clerk said problem ...

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River

Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River

El Portal CA
Stay at this holiday home in El Portal. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the pool in their reviews. Popular attraction ...
10/10 Exceptional! (303 reviews)
A quiet and tranquil place for vacation. The kitchen is fully equipped. Heater works well. An ideal place to stay if you are going to Yosemite National Park.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River
Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

1 out of 5
4808 California 140 Mariposa CA
Stay at this campsite in Mariposa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch and California ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
One of the sheets on the bed had urine stains

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of El Portal

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Top destination
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Verified traveller

Great access to Yosemite NP

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Right next to Yosemite which is a wonderful place that lives up to its reputation

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Convenient location to explore Yosemite.

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