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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

History

In 1899 David Curry and Jenny Etta Foster 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 it still offers park visitors lodging in the shadow of the spectacular Glacier Point and Half Dome.

Yosemite Valley map
Half Dome
Yosemite Falls

Location

Curry Village is in the heart of Yosemite. 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.

Rock Slides

On October 9, 2008 at 12:35(PCT) a rock slide destroyed seven cabins. Three people suffered minor injuries.

See also