Curry Village

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Curry Village, also known as Camp Curry, is located in the Yosemite Valley of Yosemite National Park. Curry Village may be considered the hub of Yosemite Valley.

Curry Village, Yosemite National Park

1 History
2 Location
3 Tips
4 References

[edit] History

In 1899 David and Jenny Curry opened a tented camp so that visitors could enjoy the beauty of Yosemite for a modest price. They advertised "a good bed and clean napkin with every meal" for just $2 a day. Camp Curry celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1999 and is still offers park visitors comfortable, inexpensive lodging in the shadow of the spectacular Glacier Point and Half Dome.

Yosemite Valley map

[edit] Location

Curry Village sits in an ideal wooded area in Yosemite Valley directly beneath Glacier Point and next to the Merced River with stunning views of Half Dome. Mirror Lake is a short walk from the camp as is Yosemite Falls.

View from Curry Village

Half Dome

Yosemite Falls

[edit] Tips

Bring torches as there are only a few lights in the camp after dark
During the summer months the camp is warm at night but freezing in the morning. Bring a jumper
The tent area can get a little noisy at night but there is a noise curfew after 10pm