Dog-friendly Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge

11136 Hwy. 140
El Portal, California 95318
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Local Phone: (800) 321-5261

Not every visitor to Yosemite desires a dyed-in-the-wool camping experience underneath the stars. Some of us want the best of both worlds — luxurious accommodations and modern amenities coupled with close proximity to the wonders of wild nature waiting just around the corner at Yosemite National Park. 

Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, California offers all the comfort you expect from a luxury resort hotel while remaining just steps from the myriad adventures, activities and inspiring scenes of natural beauty found within the nearly 2,000 miles of preserved wilderness that is Yosemite National Park.

Dog-friendly policies:

  • Size: Maximum 50 lbs.
  • Breed restrictions: None
  • Maximum number allowed: 2
  • Cost per dog: $11 Per Night
  • Percentage of rooms that are dog-friendly: Over 50%

Dog-friendly property amenities:

  • Dog Waste Bags

Arch in from the West (Mariposa County, West Entrance)
You coming? <br/> Photo Credit: @rubyinthebay
You coming?
Photo Credit: @rubyinthebay
Open the windows and let your pup take in the smells as you drive Highway 140 from Merced to Yosemite’s El Portal/Arch Rock entrance. This route offers plenty of dog-friendly fun along its windy way, passing through the towns of Mariposa, Midpines and El Portal. If you are coming south on Highway 49, be sure to check out Coulterville, a monument to another time. We recommend staying in one of these historic towns before heading into the park. more »
Mariposa County: West Entrance (Hwy 140)
River explores Hite Cove Trail - Photo Credit: @thewildriverflow
River explores Hite Cove Trail - Photo Credit: @thewildriverflow
The Highway 140 corridor through Mariposa County leads to the Arch Rock entrance to Yosemite National Park, offering plenty of dog-friendly lodging choices and recreational opportunities along its winding way. more »
Mariposa County (West/Arch Rock) Entrance
Arch Rock entrance - Dave Eyenin (CC)
Arch Rock entrance - Dave Eyenin (CC)
While visiting Yosemite National Park might be the goal, a trip through the region is also about the journey. It would be a shame to arrive at the park’s Highway 140 (El Portal) entrance without having paused to explore Mariposa County along the way. Start in the town of Mariposa, the historic county seat, with breakfast at Jantz Bakery or lunch at the delightful Deli Garden Café. more »
Meandering Mariposa County With Your Dog
Zoe at Tuolumne South Fork. Photo by jenkinson2455 (CC)
Zoe at Tuolumne South Fork. Photo by jenkinson2455 (CC)
Highway 140 through Mariposa County leads to Yosemite National Park, but there’s so much for you and Fido to see and do along the way that you might want to start your trip a day early. Start in Mariposa, the historic county seat, with breakfast at Jantz Bakery or lunch at the delightful Deli Garden Café. For an afternoon diversion, visit Butterfly Creek Winery, which welcomes dogs in its tasting room and picnic area; or try some of the big reds for which the region is known at the dog-friendly Casto Fine Wine & Art tasting room downtown. more »
On The Way to Yosemite: West Entrance
Arch Rock Yosemite
Arch Rock entrance. Photo: Judy Sutton
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.

Join us along Highway 140 through the West (Arch Rock) Entrance in Mariposa County.  more »
On the Road to Yosemite
Arch Rock entrance. Photo Judy Sutton.
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 »
Moseying Around Mariposa County
Photo: Frank Alcazar (CC)
Photo: Frank Alcazar (CC)

The Highway 140 corridor through Mariposa County leads to the Arch Rock entrance to Yosemite National Park, offering plenty of recreational opportunity along its winding way.
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Get Thee to Yosemite
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. This season’s gushers won’t compare in volume with last year’s, but sights in the gorgeous valley are nevertheless guaranteed to put a smile on your face, a crick in your neck and a wag in Rover’s tail. And now, before the summer hoards arrive, is a great time to go. more »
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