Yosemite National Park

Set in a subalpine meadow, the White Wolf Lodge has rustic accommodations and makes an excellent base camp for hiking the backcountry. — Fodor's

Yosemite has five hike-in High Sierra Camps: Merced Lake sits at 7,150 feet and is ringed by granite peaks. Reservations are available on a lottery basis. — Travel + Leisure

This collection of more than 125 homes in the Wawona area is a great alternative to the overcrowded valley. — Fodor's