Day-use parking in the Valley?

[BrendanSF]

Where can you legally park in the Valley for a day hike if you aren't staying at a hotel or campground? Last time I found an unmarked row of spaces at Yosemite Lodge, and didn't get ticketed, but was worried about it all day.

[AlmostThere]

Curry Village or Yosemite Village. There are free shuttles to get you around, or you can walk or bring/rent a bike.

[airrj]

There is also the Day Use Parking lot. It should be fairly well marked. On the way in on Southside drive, you will make a left at Sentinel bridge just past the chapel. Then you will make the next right and Day Use Parking is right there.

And again there is a shuttle stop right there.

Good Luck.
R.J.