Yosemite National Park, which spans nearly 1,200 square miles across the western Sierra Nevada.

It is known for its massive granite domes, waterfalls and groves of Giant Sequoias.

The five gates of Yosemite provide access to the natural splendour with accommodation near at hand.

 Arch Rock Entrance

Yosemite's Arch Rock Entrance is named after this rock creating a welcoming portal just after visitors drive through the entrance gate on Highway 140.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,100 ft, the Arch Rock Entrance is reached via All-Season Highway 140 as it rises through the dramatic walls of the Merced River Canyon.

As well as stunning views found by the Arch Rock Entrance, it is also the closest to Yosemite Valley and Bridalveil Fall along with the vertical monolith of El Capitan, Mirror Lake and the of Half Dome.

Nearby Lodging: Curry Village is one of the lodging options near Yosemite's Arch Rock Entrance.

https://www.nps.gov/places/000/arch-rock-entrance.htm

https://www.yosemite.com/yosemite-mariposa-county-region/yosemite-valley/

and https://www.nationalparkreservations.com/lodge/yosemite-curry-village/

Big Oak Flat Entrance

Located at 4,800 ft along the northwest boundary of Yosemite National Park, the Big Oak Flat Entrance welcomes visitors via Highway 120/Big Oak Flat Road.

The road climbs through pine forests on winding roads to reach Crane Flat, before descending into Yosemite Valley.

This 19-mile drive from the Big Oak Flat Entrance to Yosemite Valley offers visitors to take in the Merced Grove of Giant Sequoias and nearby Tuolumne Grove of ancient trees.

Nearby Lodging: Blackberry Inn Yosemite, a very popular bed and breakfast.

https://www.nps.gov/places/000/big-oak-flat-entrance.htm

https://www.yosemite.com/things-to-do/adventure-activities/merced-grove-trail/

https://www.yosemite.com/things-to-do/adventure-activities/tuolumne-grove-nature-trail/

and https://blackberry-inn.com/

Hetch Hetchy Entrance

Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Entrance leads to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir along an out and back road in a somewhat remote corner of Northern Yosemite.

Fed by the Tuolumne River, Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is a bowl of Sierra snowmelt against weather-washed granite cliffs.Wapama Fall is a five-mile out and back hike with little elevation.

https://www.nps.gov/places/000/hetch-hetchy-entrance.htm

https://www.yosemite.com/yosemite-mariposa-county-region/northern-yosemite/

https://www.yosemite.com/hetch-hetchy/

https://www.yosemite.com/things-to-do/iconic-locations/wapama-fall/

Tioga Pass Entrance

This is Yosemite's smallest and highest elevation entrance, on the eastern side of the park.

With its jagged starkness and soaring peaks this entrance differs from the more gradual, forested slopes of the western Sierra.

Perched at an elevation of 10,000 ft, the Park's eastern boundary serves as a portal to Yosemite's High Country.

Tenaya Lake offers the opportunity for a bracing swim, kayak or peaceful walk around its shores.

Nearby Lodging: Tuolumne Meadows Lodge offers tent cabins with wood-burning stoves and a riverside dining tent.

https://www.nps.gov/places/000/tioga-pass-entrance.htm

https://www.yosemite.com/things-to-do/iconic-locations/tenaya-lake/

South Entrance

Yosemite's south gate on Highway 41 is the closest entrance to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.

Located near Fish Camp, it is situated on the pine-studded Sierra slopes at an elevation of 5,000 ft.

The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad vintage train is located five miles from the South Entrance along Highway 41 offering tours including the Moonlight Special and the Yosemite Jazz Train.

Nearby Lodging: Tenaya at Yosemite is located just outside of Yosemite's southern boundary.

https://www.nps.gov/places/000/south-entrance.htm

https://www.yosemite.com/yosemite-mariposa-county-region/southern-yosemite/

https://www.yosemite.com/things-to-do/leisure-activities/yosemite-mountain-sugar-pine-railroad/

https://www.visittenaya.com/

More information :

https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/index.htm

https://www.visitcalifornia.com/