Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

1122 Hwy. 41
Fish Camp, California 93623
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Local Phone: (559) 683-6555

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a full-service resort near the Wawona (south) entrance to Yosemite National Park. In addition to the lodge, Tenaya has both dog-friendly cottages and has recently opened up 50 Explorer Cabins. Many dog-friendly recreational opportunities are available just steps from your room.

Tenaya Lodge at Dawn

Winner of the 2015 Sunset Travel Awards for Best Resort for Pets, Tenaya Lodge knows how to take care of your dog! Their Fido Friendly Pet Package includes lodging and the one-time $100 pet fee for up to two dogs.

If only the royal treatment will do for your furry friend, consider upgrading to the Deluxe Pampered Pet Package which includes a dog toy and treats.

The Entire Family at Play at Tenaya

Chef's Gourmet Dog Bone

Dog-friendly policies:

Size: Dogs 50 lbs. & up may be allowed at Tenaya's discretion. You must obtain approval when booking room.
Breed restrictions: None
Maximum number allowed: 3
Non-Refundable Deposit: $100 for 2 dogs, $125 for 3 dogs
Percentage of rooms that are dog-friendly: Less than 50%
Other comments: Pets may not be left unattended in guest rooms. All pets visiting must be up-to-date on all shots and in good health. Tenaya Lodge reserves the right to request any pet medical documentation.

Dog-friendly property amenities:

Dog Waste Bags
Pet Package (Call Property)
Cozy Dog Beds
Dining/water bowls
Special treats
Dog-friendly hiking/activity/attractions guide/listings at front desk
Property will assist in making dog-sitting arrangements

The summit of Yosemite escape

This year, it’s time to treat yourself to a family- and dog-friendly California experience that lets everyone feel like a kid again. Offering mountain adventures, unforgettable dining, spa amenities and poolside delight, Tenaya Lodge is vacation time well spent.

Customize your Sierra escape now at TenayaLodge.com or by phone at (888) 514-2167. more »

Tenaya Lodge for couples

After spending a long day exploring awe-inspiring Giant Sequoias, you’ll be ready to relax at the Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. From soothing facial and body therapies to deep-tissue massage and relaxation time in the sauna, Ascent Spa has a full menu of calming services. more »

Tenaya Lodge’s four-paw accommodations

Fetch a trip you’ll both enjoy at Tenaya Lodge. If you’re planning to visit Yosemite National Park, including Badger Pass and other areas in the park that have restrictions on dogs, you have the option of reserving a limited spot at Tenaya Lodge’s indoor dog kennel. more »

Tenaya Lodge with the kids

Not surprisingly, a place as big as Yosemite is home to plenty of outdoor and indoor activities for children of all ages. Of course, there’s the seemingly endless natural beauty and outstanding stargazing waiting in Yosemite Valley. Plus, there are so many thrills right on the property at Tenaya Lodge. more »

Tenaya Lodge for couples - summer

After spending a long day exploring the awe-inspiring Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, you’ll be ready to relax at the Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. From soothing facial and body therapies to deep-tissue massage and relaxation time in the sauna, Ascent Spa has a full menu of calming services. Ready for dinner? Jackalope’s Bar and Grill features made-to-order burgers, sandwiches, gluten-free dishes and vegan bites, plus local wines and beers. more »

Tenaya Lodge with the kids - summer

Not surprisingly, a place as big as Yosemite is home to plenty of outdoor and indoor activities for children of all ages. Of course, there’s the seemingly-endless natural beauty waiting in Yosemite Valley. As just one example, Glacier Point offers outstanding stargazing. more »

Tenaya Lodge’s four-paw accommodations

You’ll fetch a trip you’ll both enjoy at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. If you're planning to visit Yosemite National Park, including Badger Pass and other areas in the park that have restrictions on dogs, you have the option of reserving a limited spot at Tenaya Lodge’s indoor dog kennel. more »

Treat your pup to a Yosemite vacation

Maya resting in an Explorer Cabin after a hike on the Tenaya Loop Trail. Photo by Dave Kendrick.

Feeling a little spring fever? Now is the perfect time to plan a getaway with your furry friend. The Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge are designed for pet-lovers, making dog travel a breeze. These modern, two-bedroom cabins are tucked on 27 wooded acres—perfect for adventuring with two- and four-legged family members—and they’re just minutes from the main lodge and more resort amenities.

To fetch the best deals on dog-friendly travel, book the Fido-Friendly Pet Package at Tenaya Lodge. more »

Winter in Yosemite, the Tenaya Lodge way

Winter evening at Tenaya Lodge

Winter officially begins on December 21, but you wouldn’t know it by the snowflakes piling up throughout the Yosemite region. This beautiful region is home to a DogTrekker favorite, Tenaya Lodge. more »

Cozy winter lodging in Yosemite

This winter, treat yourself to a family and dog-friendly California experience that lets everyone feel like a kid again. Offering mountain adventures, family fun, unforgettable dining and spa options, and evening conversations around the cozy fireplace, Tenaya Lodge makes seasonal getaways seamless.
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Tenaya Lodge for couples

Photo by Tenaya Lodge.

After spending an active day skiing, snowboarding, exploring Badger Pass on a guided cross-country tour, or snowshoeing near Tenaya Lodge, you’ll be ready to relax at the Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. more »

Tenaya Lodge with the dog

Tenaya Lodge loves snow dogs!

If you're planning to visit Yosemite Park, including Badger Pass and other areas in the park that have restrictions on dogs, you have the option of reserving a limited spot at Tenaya Lodge’s indoor dog kennel. more »

Yosemite Open Without Reservations 10/1/21

Kessler at Glacier Point, Yosemite, photo courtesy Annie Nage

As of Friday, October 1, guests will no longer need advance reservations to enter Yosemite! And remember, you never need reservations to visit Yosemite’s Highway 140 gateway, magnificent Mariposa County.

In celebration of fall, our friends at Visit Yosemite Mariposa County have outlined a wonderful dog lover’s itinerary that helps you enjoy the best dog-friendly fun this region has to offer. You’ll find sunny days, cool nights, fewer crowds, and lots of tail-waggin' things to do. Now is the time to visit, you lucky dog! more »

Leave no dog behind when visiting Yosemite

Image courtesy of Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Think about it this way. You’re with your dog just about every day. Do you really want to be apart from them on vacation? At Tenaya Lodge, you don’t have to leave a friend behind. Here, friendship travels.

Explore our yard today. You can learn more about Tenaya Lodge’s cool, dog-friendly accommodations and offerings at TenayaLodge.com. more »

Ready to hike? We’ve already done the digging!

Become a BARK Ranger!

Yosemite is home to a number of dog-friendly trails. Leashed dogs are allowed at picturesque Yosemite destinations including Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Glacier Point and Mirror Lake Trail.

Become a Yosemite B.A.R.K. Ranger (BARK Ranger), as leashed dogs can explore along most paved roads, sidewalks and bike paths inside Yosemite National Park. You don’t have to miss out on any famous sites if you have your dog with you. A few additional ideas include: more »

High Altitude Amenities

Image courtesy of Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Just two miles from the park, Tenaya Lodge is set among 50 acres of Sierra National Forest. It is a dog-friendly resort – one of the first to recognize that vacations are better with man’s best friend along for the ride.

Our best-in-show lodge offers a robust welcome with a long list of tail-wagging amenities. In fact, Tenaya Lodge is the West’s Best Pet-Friendly Resort, according to the Sunset Magazine Travel Awards. Our pet package includes: more »

Headed for Yosemite? You lucky dog!

Image courtesy of Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

In Yosemite, you’ll embark on a getaway you and your little buddy will never forget. Together, you can explore the wonders of the Sierra region at a full-service resort that offers 75 acres of outdoor recreation and accommodations. From Four Diamond lodge rooms to two-bedroom Explorer Cabins, this is a dream resort destination in one of the prettiest wilderness settings anywhere. more »

Yo! Yosemite Calls You and Your Dog

Image courtesy of Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Yosemite is now open, as are the 50 new two-bedroom Tenaya Lodge Explorer Cabins that opened in 2019. Tenaya Lodge, a luxury establishment in Fish Camp, just two miles outside the park’s southern (Wawona, Highway 41) entrance, has long been a DogTrekker favorite. The dog-friendly Explorer Cabins are scattered over 27 forested acres walking distance from Tenaya Lodge, Jackalopes Bar & Grill and activities, including hiking. Book direct and save. more »

Tenaya Lodge is Open and Waiting for You and Your Pup!

Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge

Heads up: you will once again need reservations to visit Yosemite National Park this summer, whether its for day-tripping, camping or lodging. But no big deal, just keep checking on protocols and procedures so you don’t travel all that way just to be locked out.

At any rate, you don’t even need to enter the park to get an eyeful of scenery in Mariposa County, which is bisected by Highway 140 leading to the park’s El Portal entrance on the west and Highway 41 on the south.

Spring is the perfect time to visit with your pup, as temperatures are on the rise, waterfalls are gushing and wildflowers are starting to bloom. You’ll find dog-friendly lodging, dining, hikes and historic sites in small towns including Mariposa, Coulterville, Fish Camp, Midpines/El Portal and Catheys Valley.

You’ll find fun places to stay with your pup, too. Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite in Fish Camp, just two miles from the park's southern entrance, is a luxury resort with a lodge, cottages and 50 dog-friendly cabins. Go online to check out the property’s Fido Friendly Package.

Images provided courtesy of Tenaya Lodge. more »

Unrivaled Yosemite Hotel is Open and Barking for You to Visit

All images courtesy of Tenaya Lodge

The English proverb ‘let sleeping dogs lie” might have been the right advice back in the 13th century, but certainly doesn’t apply when your pup wakes up in a beautifully appointed room at Yosemite’s Tenaya Lodge or in the privacy of one of 50 two-bedroom dog-friendly Explorer Cabins, surrounded by wide open spaces. more »

Dog-friendly Hotels, Camping & More

You’ll find dog-lovers and dog-friendly Yosemite lodging options throughout the region. To review them all, visit the lodging page on Yosemite.com, choose the general type of accommodation you prefer – hotels and motels, bed and breakfasts, cabin rentals or camping. Then use the Advanced Filter to show pet-friendly options inside and outside of the park. You can also use the feature to choose what area you would like to stay, from Yosemite Valley to Wawona and Fish Camp to Mariposa. more »

Dog, You’ve Earned a Yosemite Vacation!

Aspen visiting Glacier Point at Yosemite. Photo: Lauren Burtz

Autumn is in full swing in Mariposa County, home of Yosemite National Park. The great news for DogTrekkers is that the park is open and the vehicle reservations required during the pandemic are no longer needed as of Nov. 1.

Crispy fall weather, light crowds and enhanced cleaning and safety standards are in effect throughout the county, making this a great time to take the family (including the four-legged members) on vacation. Check out our top lodging options and the specials they are now offering. more »

You, Your Dog and Yosemite: Pet-friendly Tenaya Lodge

Tenaya Lodge at Dawn

You love your dog. That’s a sure thing. But anyone who has traveled with their canine companion knows that some accommodations are more dog-friendly than others.

If you enjoy adventuring with your dog and have always wanted to experience Yosemite National Park, then Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is for you. more »

Stay and Play at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Tyler meets Maya at Tenaya Lodge

Tenaya Lodge – the Yosemite home for you and Fido

Tyler Welcomes Maya to Tenaya Lodge

Yosemite – Mariposa County’s Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is the destination for you and your dog for a Yosemite adventure. When it comes to dog-friendliness, Tenaya takes the biscuit! The lodge features countless pet-friendly rooms and all of the new Explorer Cabins are pet-friendly. Packages meant to pamper Fido that include dog massages and gourmet treats made by Tenaya’s Executive Chef. There’s even a comfy bed for your furry friend to enjoy next to yours. more »

New Pet-Friendly Options Near Yosemite

Checking out the view - Photo Credit: Callie Meeder

Considering a trip to the Yosemite Region in the fall? It’s a glorious time to visit not only the national park, but the surrounding national forests and Gold Rush-era towns in the adjacent counties. This season, DogTrekking visitors have two new pet-friendly options in the “cabins and cottages” category. First up: new, pet-friendly “Explorer Cabins” at Yosemite’s only four-diamond resort, Tenaya Lodge. more »

Yosemite is Open—Tenaya Welcomes You Back!

Yosemite National Park is open, including the valley, Highway 41 through Madera County, Fish Camp, Mariposa Grove and Glacier Point. The weather is cooling off for crisp fall evenings, and Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, just minutes from the newly re-opened Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, has tons of great fall activities to get you and your favorite four-legged friend outside. more »

Time to Revisit Yosemite With Your Dog

Photo Credit: Petra Jagodic (CC)

The Ferguson fire in Yosemite National Park that shut off the scenic Yosemite Valley for three weeks was fully contained on Aug. 19, and all entry roads through Tuolumne County (Highway 120), Mariposa County (Highway 140) and Madera County (Highway 41) are now open. Early fall is a great time to visit this iconic California attraction—and yes, there’s plenty for you and your dog to do together. #yosemitenow more »

Journey to Wawona (Madera County, South Entrance)

Hiking Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite <br/> Photo Credit: @ginnyfication

Hiking Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Photo Credit: @ginnyfication

If you’re coming from Southern California, the Highway 41 corridor from Fresno up to Yosemite’s (South) Entrance, past Fish Camp, is probably the way you’ll go. The road begins its serious climb in Oakhurst, where Queen’s Inn by the River boasts an adjacent winery and beer garden serving up almost 100 wines and craft beers on Wednesday through Sunday afternoons. Also in Oakhurst are Vulture’s View Inn, a B&B popular with DogTrekkers, and the dreamy (and dog-friendly) Chateau Du Sureau , a five-star, castle-like estate hotel. more »

Yosemite Is Positively Pawsome for Dogs

Kylo's Yosemite Adventure - Photo Credit: @kyloandkonacastro

Is Yosemite dog-friendly? Every DogTrekker headed in this direction wants to know. And the answer is…“Yes!”…with caveats. More than 4 million people visit Yosemite each year, and while no one counts the dogs, we know from experience that many visitors share the trip with four-legged companions. Here are the basics of what you need to know (but be sure to read up on the rules before you go): more »

Madera County: South Entrance (Hwy 41)

Bruce aboard the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. <br/>Photo Credit: @hi_mynameisbruce

Bruce aboard the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad.
Photo Credit: @hi_mynameisbruce

The town Oakhurst in Madera County is the main gateway to Yosemite’s south (Wawona) entrance on the Highway 41 corridor winding through the Sierra Nevada foothills from Fresno. A great stop in Oakhurst is Queen’s Inn by the River, a dog-friendly establishment boasting an adjacent winery, the Idle Hour, and a beer garden where, Wednesdays through Sundays, almost 100 wines and craft beers are available for tasting. Also in Oakhurst are Vulture’s View Inn, a B&B popular with DogTrekkers; and the dreamy (and dog-friendly) Chateau Du Sureau, a castle-like destination inn boasting five stars from Forbes and five diamonds from the American Automobile Association. Just over the county line and only two miles from the park’s southern entrance is Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, a luxury, dog-welcoming establishment in Fish Camp. more »

Winter Splendor at Yosemite

Yosemite view

Yosemite National Park is spectacular (and uncrowded) in winter, whether or not there’s snow on the valley floor. At Tenaya Lodge, two miles from the park’s south entrance, you and your pup will get the royal treatment with a pampered pet package that includes a night’s lodging in a dog-friendly lodge room or cottage (not available in winter), two hours of pet-sitting and an array of treats and amenities. Don’t look for details online; you’ll need to call (888) 514-2167 and book directly with the property.

Another option for enjoying the park in winter with your four-legged companion is the Redwoods in Yosemite, a collection of vacation rental homes, many of them dog-friendly, located within park boundaries and convenient to all the iconic sights. more »

Madera County (South/Wawona) Entrance

Kona makes the catch, Bass Lake. Photo Credit: Kimberly Lawson

Dogs at Yosemite National Park

Simba in Yosemite. Photo Credit: James Oh

Yes, you can and should have your dog tag along on your next visit to Yosemite National Park, even though park rules restrict canine companions almost exclusively to campgrounds and paved roads and trails. There’s enough to see (and sniff) for both of you to stay engaged for least a couple of days—and this winter’s heavy precipitation brings the added advantage of budding greenery and gushing waterfalls. more »

Tenaya Lodge Wins Big, Celebrates 25 Years

DogTrekker.com lodging partner Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite has been declared the Best Resort for Pets of the West by Sunset magazine, the premier guide to living in the West. Tenaya is one of 30 winners of the first-ever Sunset Travel Awards, which honor the West’s top destinations in lodging, dining, cultural tourism, outdoor adventure, environmental stewardship, and more. more »

DogCation® Getaway in Yosemite

Jessica with her dog, Vera, hiking in Yosemite. Photo by: Jessica H.

Jessica H., the lucky winner of DogTrekker’s summer DogCation Giveaway to the Four Diamond Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, recently wrote to us about her trip. Here's what she had to say: more »

Our Yosemite Get-away

Charles and his dad taking in the view

DogTrekker.com reader Lori O'Connor wrote to us about a recent weekend getaway to Yosemite for her family and their pup, Charles. more »

On The Way to Yosemite: South Entrance

Bass Lake. Photo: Susan Marie

Why hurry to Yosemite National Park when the journey can be as rewarding as the destination? The extremely dog-friendly Yosemite Region encompasses four gateway counties, each with its own unique set of attractions. DogTrekker is celebrating Yosemite’s 150th anniversary with a look at places and diversions for DogTrekkers to check out along the major highway corridors leading to the iconic park.

Trek with us along Highway 41 through the South (Wawona) Entrance in Madera County. more »

Yosemite DogCation Give-away the biggest ever

In the summer of 2014 DogTrekker.com celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the Yosemite Grant Act by offering one of our most special DogCations ever, a “Deluxe Pampered Pet Package” at the dog-passionate Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. more »

On the Road to Yosemite

Arch Rock entrance. Photo Judy Sutton.

Why hurry to Yosemite National Park when the journey can be as rewarding as the destination? The Yosemite Region encompasses four gateway counties, each with its own unique set of attractions. This week we celebrate Yosemite’s 150th anniversary with a look at places and diversions for DogTrekkers to check out along the major highway corridors leading to the iconic park. more »

Yosemite in Winter

Yosemite Samoyed. Photo Credit: Steve Jurvetson (CC)

Normally, waterfall season at Yosemite National Park doesn’t peak until May. But this year’s light snow pack and unusually warm weather have teased Mother Nature into an earlier schedule. more »

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