LeConte Memorial Lodge

Built by the Sierra Club in 1904, LeConte Memorial Lodge has served as a public information center for conservation for over a century.

The lodge is named after James LeConte, an early director for the Sierra Club, who researched and taught as a geologist for the University of California. The United States government declared LeConte Memorial Lodge a National Historical Landmark in 1987.

Inside Yosemite National Park at the base of Glacier Point, the lodge is currently used as a library and education center, hosting over 15,000 visitors each year. Free programs covering topics such as natural history, outdoor recreation, and conservation are available several nights a week and usually start at 8:00 p.m.

Regular operating hours for LeConte Memorial Lodge run from Wednesdays through Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The lodge has no insulation, so the cold temperatures inside compel the Sierra Club to close it during winter months. In this area, Yosemite National Park's other features include Yosemite Village, Olmsted Point, and various campgrounds.

LeConte Memorial Lodge is located roughly 3.5 hours driving time east of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevadas. A short drive away in Yosemite National Park visitors can also enjoy Curry Village, the Ansel Adams Gallery, and the Half Dome.