6. Yosemite National Park (CA)

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  • Share of all national park stays at in-park lodging or park-run RV camps (2025): 60.9%
  • Total national park stays at in-park lodging (2025): 666,379
  • Total national park stays at park-run RV camps (2025): 264,908
  • Total national park stays (2025): 1,528,346
  • Total national park stays (2019): 1,549,795
  • Percentage change in total national park stays (2019–2025): -1.4%

Yosemite National Park in California is renowned for its towering granite cliffs, giant sequoia groves and spectacular waterfalls, making it one of the country's most iconic outdoor destinations. In addition to world-famous landmarks such as El Capitan, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls, the park offers a range of overnight accommodations, including the historic Ahwahnee hotel, Curry Village cabins and several developed campgrounds that accommodate both tent and RV campers. These lodging options make it possible for visitors to experience Yosemite Valley and many of the park's scenic highlights without venturing into the backcountry.

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Best U.S. National Parks for Soft-Adventure Travel
Best U.S. National Parks for Soft-Adventure Travel
With national parks entering one of their busiest travel seasons, researchers at Dunhill Travel Deals analyzed overnight stay data from all 63 U.S. national parks to identify where travelers are most likely to find comfortable accommodations while still enjoying an outdoor adventure. Rather than focusing on backcountry camping, the study ranks parks and states by the share of overnight stays occurring at in-park lodges and park-run RV campgrounds—highlighting the destinations where visitors most often choose "soft adventure" experiences. Researchers also examined overnight visitation trends since before the pandemic and how travelers are choosing to stay inside America's national parks. 1 min