Yosemite National Park Lodging

Lake-view balconies, high-country sunsets, and the Eastern Sierra sky in every frame.

The Yosemite Gateway Motel’s gallery captures more than just a place to sleep—it’s a snapshot of Lee Vining’s high-desert mood. Outdoor shots show the motel’s hillside perch above Mono Lake, with sundecks that catch the late-day glow. Interior images highlight clean, functional rooms, some with sliding doors that open to balconies framed by the lake and mountains beyond.

A closer look reveals the details: the muted tones of carpet and wood that keep the focus on the view, the neatly kept bathrooms with either a shower or tub, and the coffee makers set beside windows that spill in morning light. Seasonal photos tell the rest of the story—snow-capped ridges in winter, wildflowers in spring, and that dry, golden light of late summer.

In the mix are glimpses of the surrounding landscape: tufa formations jutting from Mono Lake’s waterline, the sweep of Highway 395 into town, and the granite domes of Yosemite’s Tioga Pass high country. Together, the images build a sense of place—remote, scenic, and exactly where the road meets the mountains.