Yosemite Retreat: Where to stay in scenic Tuolumne County

Bewildered over exactly where to stay during a big Yosemite adventure?

Tuolumne County has accommodation for every type of traveller, from the intrepid camper to luxury lovers.

Tuolumne County economizations have a huge array of options whatever your travel style or budget.

Yosemite Pines

Perfect for visitors looking to immerse in the Gold Rush history, the Conestoga Wagon at Yosemite Pines campgrounds is like an immersive journey back in time, The site makes the perfect day trip base for adventures into the Gold Country, alongside camp activities to keep all ages entertained all day long. There is bocce ball and volleyball courts, playgrounds, a seasonal pool, fitness trail, and a petting farm.

Under Canvas Yosemite

Perfect for the adventurous travellers who crabes a touch of luxury, Under Canvas Yosemite opened in Spring of 2024 and is the brand’s first-ever California camp. Set in a serene, mountainside forest surrounded by mature, Yosemite-native trees and just 10 minutes from the west entrance of Yosemite National Park, this 80-acre camp is within close proximity to natural attractions including Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. In addition, it has a YARTS (Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System) stop directly across from the camp’s entrance, offering car-free access into the national park multiple times each day.

Evergreen Lodge

Evergreen Lodge provides the perfect mix of recreation and relaxation. Guests can enjoy spacious cabins in the woods, indoor and outdoor dining, a historic tavern, pool and hot tub, nightly activities and guided recreation activities in the surrounding wilderness. The lodge sits just one mile away from the entrance to Yosemite National Park so it’s the perfect starting point for adventure with all the amenities for relaxation after long day trekking.

Firefall Ranch Resort

For a little bit of luxury, the brand new Firefall Ranch Resort is an ideal choice for couples, groups and families. The resort opened in Spring 2024 and sits by the northwest entrance of Yosemite National Park, providing the perfect basecamp. The Ranch has standalone cottages and villas as well as a pool, fine dining restaurant, a tavern and wine room. Guests can access guided excursions to the park, river rafting and snowshoeing, as well as daily wine tastings and nightly fireside s’mores.

Lillaskog Lodge

Perfect for a big group or multi-gen family, Lillaskog Lodge sits in the solitude of the Stanislaus National Forest. The seven bedroom, seven bath Lodge, decorated in cool Scandi decor throughout, is located just 11 miles from the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite National Park and its unique position in the mountains gives guests some of the best views in the area. Nearby Groveland is the perfect mountainside town to restock on any necessities or for dining out.

Off the beaten track at Dodge Ridge Campgrounds

For those seeking a true wilderness experience, Dodge Ridge campgrounds is the perfect spot for campers who prefer to be off grid and in amongst raw nature. Located in true high-country Sierra Nevada, visitors will be camping along the Stanislaus River where they can experience some of the best fishing, hiking and will be rewarded with some of the most scenic views in the region. 

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