Firefall Ranch at Yosemite

In-Depth Review of Firefall Ranch in California - AFAR

"Opened in May 2024, this new luxury lodge sits on 300 acres just outside Groveland on Highway 120 — about a 15‑mile drive from Yosemite’s northwest entrance — on land that was a stop on the 19th‑century stagecoach route to the park. The property offers 55 standalone one‑ and two‑bedroom cottages and three‑bedroom homes with double‑sided indoor‑outdoor gas fireplaces, private decks, heated bathroom floors and a modern‑rustic, airy design that emphasizes privacy; pets are welcome. On‑site amenities include a shallow pool (with nightly fireside s’mores), a hot tub with a lift, a natural pond with beach‑cruiser bikes for adults and kids, trails, a game room with ping‑pong, hammocks across the meadow and a well‑stocked general store selling gelato, coffee and light breakfast fare; common areas were built with accessibility in mind (32‑inch clear passageways) and certain accessible rooms are listed. Dining currently centers on the Tavern, which serves sandwiches, salads, burgers, local beers and solid vegetarian, vegan and gluten‑free options (early service showed some opening‑day kinks), while head chef Angelique Cecilie Pereat plans a Patagonia‑inspired restaurant opening in fall 2024 as a nod to her Argentine heritage. Staff are warm and helpful, can arrange guided park excursions (hiking, white‑water rafting itineraries), and the property is part of the Yosemite Hotel Collection operated by First Light Resorts, affiliated with other B Corp lodges that emphasize environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Rates start from about $257." - Julia Cosgrove