Cross-country skiers and winter camping enthusiasts will find Ostrander Ski Hut offers a backcountry experience within Yosemite National Park. This hike-in facility requires advance reservations and costs $50 per night. The hut sits near a lake, providing both a water source and scenic backdrop for winter activities.
Access requires hiking or skiing in, making this spot suited for campers comfortable with carrying gear over distance. Basic amenities include toilets, and campfires are permitted. The private management allows for camping spots around Yosemite National Park booking system. Winter conditions and the hike-in requirement make this destination best for experienced outdoor recreationists seeking a remote Sierra Nevada experience.
Description
If your idea of the perfect winter retreat is to leave crowds and resorts behind and head into beautiful and isolated backcountry, retiring to a rustic ski hut at the end of the day, then Yosemite Conservancy and the National Park Service welcome you to Ostrander Ski Hut.
Nestled on the edge of a glacial cirque, beside stunning, crystal-clear Ostrander Lake (elevation 8,500 feet), Ostrander Ski Hut is a beacon for weary skiers intrepid enough to make the 10-mile trek from the Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area. This historic building is a charming two-story stone structure beautifully crafted in 1941.
Reservation Info
Beginning in mid-November, reservations can be booked live online, available first-come, first-serve. The kick-off date and time for this reservation season is announced at the end of October on this webpage and through email. To sign-up for the annual Ostrander Ski Hut email announcement please click on the "Subscribe" button at the bottom of this page.
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Location
Private CampgroundOstrander Ski Hut — Yosemite National Park is located in California
Coordinates
37.626732 N
119.5497546 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Dispersed
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 8 min from Merced, CA
- 2 hrs 39 min from Fresno, CA
- 2 hrs 41 min from Modesto, CA
- 3 hrs 18 min from Hanford, CA
