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Census-designated place in California, United States
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El Portal is in Mariposa County in California next to Yosemite National Park.
A large motel complex next to the Merced River a few hundred feet from the Yosemite National Park boundary. This is the closest accommodation to Yosemite National Park, sharing a boundary with Yosemite National Park and sited along the scenic Merced River. Yosemite View Lodge offers luxury rooms and suites, two restaurants, a gift shop and convenience store, ATM and laundry facilities. There are scenic views of the river, mountains, and the west entry into YNP.
Featuring family friendly rooms and suites, an indoor and outdoor pool, a restaurant and lounge. There is a large conference and reception site available with a huge fireplace.
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By train
The nearest Amtrak station is in Merced where you can catch a YART bus to El Portal.
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