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Several hikers have recommended the Yosemite Bug Lodge (www.yosemitebug.com) a HI hostel situated about 25 miles from Yosemite village and on the bus route from Merced to Yosemite (bus stop, outside the entrance).

Accommodation is in dormitories, tent cabins or wooden cabins and a fresh food café is on site. The bus fare from the hostel to Yosemite is $12, and this is said to include the $10 Park entrance fee! (2010 prices).

On arrival at Yosemite Village you will probably head for the Backpackers’ Campsite, which is a 5–10 minute walk from North Pines/Stables bus stop number 18. Only people with wilderness permits can camp here. Alternatively you can stay overnight in the other forms of accommodation at Yosemite Village, such as the lodges. Details of these and booking information can be obtained from the park offices in Yosemite Village.

Accommodation will probably be required at Lone Pine at the end of the JMT and also in LA (fairly close to the airport if possible) the night before your flight home. As you may not be able to predict the day that you will finish the JMT and so arrive in Lone Pine, it is not advisable to pre-book accommodation there (and it is always possible that you will not finish the Trail and so need accommodation at a different location).