Yosemite glamping opens

Under Canvas Yosemite has opened near Yosemite National Park and is taking reservations for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. (undercanvas.com) The camp opened on April 16, 2026, as Under Canvas’ first California location and its 13th camp overall. The company said the property sits on 85 acres in the Sierra Nevada and will run its first season through October 26, 2026. (undercanvas.com) Under Canvas said the site has 71 safari-style tents, a central lobby tent, café-style dining, private decks, and an outdoor yoga deck. It is near Yosemite’s Big Oak Flat entrance, and the company said a Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System stop is directly across from the camp. (undercanvas.com) The property is also being marketed around the night sky, not just park access. DarkSky International said Under Canvas Yosemite is California’s first DarkSky Approved lodging property and Under Canvas’ sixth DarkSky-certified camp. (darksky.org) DarkSky approval is a lighting standard for places that limit glare and sky glow so guests can still see a naturally dark sky. DarkSky International said the Yosemite camp’s exterior lighting was designed to meet its technical rules on shielding, targeting, and using light only when needed. (darksky.org) That gives Yosemite visitors another lodging option at a time when park trips often involve long drives, early entry planning, and competition for rooms inside the park. Under Canvas is pitching a stay built around both daytime access and nighttime programming such as campfires, music, and stargazing. (undercanvas.com; darksky.org) The company had signaled the project earlier, but the public opening landed in spring 2026 ahead of the peak summer travel season. A Hyatt listing for the property says the camp operates from April 16 to October 26, 2026. (hyatt.com) For travelers, the pitch is simple: sleep outside the park, skip a traditional hotel, and look up after dark. The first season now has a closing date, and the next season is already on sale. (undercanvas.com)