Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

You Can Experience Yosemite National Park's Firefall Without Entering the Reservation Lottery — Here's How

"A lodge in Groveland, California, offering a fast-pass style shuttle service to see the Firefall without a reservation." - Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta Michael Cappetta is a travel writer with over 10 years of experience in journalism and television news. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

Guide to Yosemite National Park

"I found Rush Creek Lodge, near the northwest entrance at Big Oak Flat, to be a cozy option with cabins and villas that create an intimate lodging experience — especially well-suited to families who prefer a smaller lodge atmosphere." - Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis is a New York City-based writer and editor with more than a decade of content strategy experience. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Gothamist, Time magazine, Men’s Journal, Redbook, and Thrillist. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

The Best Places to Stay Near Yosemite, From Cozy Cabins to an Airstream

"Five minutes outside of Yosemite’s western entrance lies a full-service lodge fit for couples and families, with a year-round heated saltwater pool, private hiking trails, and a relaxed-yet-sophisticated restaurant with an elevated cocktail program. Kids will flip for the on-site zipline and complimentary nightly s’mores, while grownups will fall in love with the property’s Yosemite-themed spa, complete with hot waterfall coves, alpine meadow aromatherapy, and warm river rock beds." - Emily Pennington

"Rush Creek Lodge When Rush Creek Lodge opened in the summer of 2016 less than a mile from the park’s west gate, it was the first new resort in Yosemite in 25 years. A classy, family-friendly addition, it’s set amid 20 forested acres about 25 miles from Yosemite Valley—close enough for exploring the park by day, then leaving the crowds behind at night. The vibe here is log-cabin chic, with contemporary furnishings and amenities like Keurig coffee machines, satellite radio, and feather pillows. TVs were deliberately left out to encourage “an authentic and rewarding mountain experience,” but each room comes stocked with games as well as a private deck for leisurely tree-gazing. The 143 rooms fall into three types, most created with families in mind. Lodge rooms can accommodate up to four; suites feature sliding barn doors that separate the bedroom from the living area, which includes a queen sofa-bed and cast-iron fireplace; and large one- and two-bedroom hillside villas can fit up to six people. The onsite tavern serves the same impressive menu as the restaurant but in a more casual setting, plus there’s a bar in the pool area for sandwiches and snacks. There’s also a huge game room with billiards, shuffleboard, and a climbing structure as well as nightly s’mores by the fire."

Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite, a Design Boutique Hotel Buck Meadows, U.S.A.

"Surrounded by a forest, Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite features seasonal outdoor pool, and children's playground. The accommodation features two hot tubs.Yosemite's Highway 120 West entrance is 0.8 km away. All units are air conditioned and feature a seating area. Every unit has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Bed linen is provided. Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite also includes a hot tub for families and a hot tub for adults only. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar, while special diet menus and packed lunches are available on request. Groveland is 36 km from the property. You can play table tennis at the property, and bike hire is available. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and fishing. Sonora is 48 km from Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite." - My Boutique Hotel (en)