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Yosemite High Sierra Camps How to Apply

High Sierra Camp Lottery has closed for 2010.

Any remaining space will be filled on a first-come first-served basis starting February 9, 2009

Instructions for how the lottery works for Yosemite's High Sierra Camps are listed below. While successfully 'winning' the lottery is the best way to get the dates you want at the camps you want with the people you want to travel with, it is not the only way to get to our high camps. Once the lottery process is complete, all remaining reservations are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Lottery Guidelines

2010 opening and closing dates are tentative and may be changed due to weather and other unpredictable conditions. Awarded lottery space is subject to the facility or services being open for the time reserved.

1. Applications will be available online from September 1, 2009 through November 1, 2009.

2. A maximum of eight spaces (six for meals-only) may be requested on one application form.

3. Only one application per party. Duplications will not be accepted.

4. Please do not send payment until requested.

5. Applicants will be notified by January 15, 2010 as to their standing in the lottery.

6. You will receive notification that your application was received once you submit the online from. Please DO NOT CALL or email to check on the status after that. Due to the volume of applications received, we ask that applicants wait until the lottery is complete to make any inquiries.

7. Any canceled space will be filled by a second round lottery using applications which were not awarded during the first round. Any available space not awarded during the first two rounds will be filled by phone inquiries on a first come first served basis beginning February 9, 2010.

8. All reservations must be paid in full within 30 days of lottery award.

After The Lottery

Once the lottery has been completed, generally on or about February 9, any spaces left are available on a first come, first serve basis. Open spaces are listed on the Availability page located in this section of the web site and are updated weekly during the season (the page is not 'live' until the lottery process is complete.) These reservations can be made by filling out the online High Sierra reservation request form or calling (801) 559-4909.

High Sierra Camps Saddle Trips

Yosemite Saddle Tours on the Merced River Canyon Trail

Ride Don’t Walk. You can spend 4 or 6 days with a professional guide packer, exploring and learning about Yosemite. Then, top off your days with a stay at a High Sierra Camp, enjoying delicious food and good company.

Join us for a Saddle Trip through the High Sierra
(The High Sierra Camp Lottery is now closed for the season. However spaces may still be available. Find out how to apply here.)

Guided High Sierra Camp Hikes

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Additional Options

If you are unable to secure the dates you are interested in during the lottery process, consider a back country trip guided by one of our own Yosemite Mountaineering School guides.

Testimonials

“We try to eat at the Mountain Room everytime we visit Yosemite. My son has Celiac Disease and in the past The Mountain Room has always been very accommodating. This time when I asked if a particular item was gluten-free, they presented a gluten-free menu. IN THE MIDDLE OF YOSEMITE!!! I can't tell you how great that is. It can be so difficult for my son to have a nice meal like everyone else, and there were a ton of delicious options on your gluten-free menu. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
~Sidona R., Valley Center, CA
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– Mary Anne L.

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