El Portal Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in Mariposa County, California, United States
About El Portal
El Portal is a small community along the Merced River which is mostly notable for providing good lodging options for visitors to Yosemite National Park. Being outside of the National Park, El Portal is not subject to strict Park limitations on development, so a number of large motels have been constructed. Yosemite Valley is a 20-minute drive from El Portal along a relatively flat road, which makes El Portal convenient while providing cheaper lodging than the Park itself. Visitors looking for even cheaper lodging could drive further toMariposa. Those looking to save a might drive as far asMerced, but this would be considered quite a distance for visiting Yosemite.
Where to Stay in El Portal
- 🏨Cedar Lodge
- 🏨Yosemite View Lodge
El Portal Travel Guide Sections
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