Fodor's Expert Review Rush Creek Lodge & Spa
34001 Hwy. 120, Groveland, California, 95321, USA Fodor's Choice
Occupying 20 acres on a wooded hillside, this sleek, nature-inspired complex has a saltwater pool and hot tubs, a restaurant and tavern with indoor and outdoor seating, a guided recreation program, a spa and wellness program, a general store, nature trails, and outdoor play areas that include a zipline and a giant slide. The sister property of the Evergreen Lodge a few miles down the road, Rush Creek Lodge is just a half mile from Yosemite's Highway 120 entrance at the park's northwestern entrance. Choose among rooms and suites in the main lodge or in hillside villas; many rooms have gas fireplaces, and all have private balconies or patios.
PROS
- close to Yosemite's Big Oak Flat entrance
- YARTS bus stops here and connects with Yosemite Valley and Sonora spring–fall
- daily activities like evening s'mores are included in room rate; no resort fee
CONS
- no in-room TVs
- pricey in high season
- spotty cell service
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Rate Includes: No Meals