Groveland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir which includes forest scenes
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir featuring forests, landscape views and tranquil scenes
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir featuring tranquil scenes, wild flowers and forests
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir which includes forest scenes
Groveland
Set on the edge of Yosemite National ParkOpens in a new window, this small town is just a short drive from some of California’s most inspiring landscapes.

Groveland is a popular stopover for visitors embarking on adventure vacations in Yosemite National Park. It’s a modest community at an elevation of about 3,100 feet (955 meters) in the rugged hills of central California. Make Groveland your base when exploring the granite cliffs, lakes, valleys and waterfalls that spread across the nearby Sierra Nevada mountain range.

Find a host of amenities, including cafés, general stores, hotels and restaurants on Main Street. Many of the buildings have colorfully decorated façades. Experience the welcoming atmosphere of the Iron Door Saloon, established in 1852 and said to be California’s oldest continually running bar. Learn about the region’s gold-mining history, plants and wildlife at the Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum.

About a 5-minute drive east from town is Pine Mountain Lake, a private residential neighborhood with public access areas. Play a round of 18 holes at the William F. Bell-designed championship golf course. Go horseback riding at an equestrian center. Camp in the wooded campgrounds, which has hiking trails, horseshoe pits, picnic sites and volleyball courts.

Start your exploration of Yosemite National Park at Hetch Hetchy ReservoirOpens in a new window. Admire panoramic views of the reservoir from the O’Shaughnessy Dam. Trails skirt the reservoir and lead to some of Yosemite’s more remote areas. Enjoy easy walks to Wapama Falls and Lookout Point, a day hike to Rancheria Falls or strenuous hikes to Smith Peak and Poopenaut Valley.

Continue your outdoor adventures by visiting Yosemite VillageOpens in a new window in the heart of Yosemite ValleyOpens in a new window. Discover Yosemite’s ethnological and geological history at the Yosemite MuseumOpens in a new window and Yosemite Visitor CenterOpens in a new window. Hike to breathtaking natural landmarks such as Glacier PointOpens in a new window, Half Dome and Yosemite FallsOpens in a new window. Take postcard-perfect shots at Tunnel ViewOpens in a new window and relax at thin strips of beach along the Merced River.

Groveland is about 150 miles (240 kilometers) from San FranciscoOpens in a new window. Public buses travel between the town and Yosemite Village. Travel here by rental car to have the freedom to explore the beautiful surroundings.

Yosemite Westgate Lodge
Yosemite Westgate Lodge
3 out of 5
7633 State Highway 120, Groveland, CA
The price is AU$186 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free parking, an area shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful setting on main road into Yosemite. We were there in off season so limited food options next door. No restaurant on property."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Yosemite Westgate Lodge
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
3.5 out of 5
33160 Evergreen Rd, 30 miles east of Groveland, Groveland, CA
The price is AU$276 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$276
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Amazing property. Excellent amenities and attention to detail. Staff is really friendly and helpful. Property has a restaurant and tavern with a menu that is both impressive and tasty. General store near by provides simple grocery needs as well as some camping supplies. Wifi is available on the property ..."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite
Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite
4 out of 5
34001 Highway 120, 23 miles east of Groveland, Groveland, CA
The price is AU$345 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$345
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Convenient dinning and pool."

Reviewed on 15 Nov. 2024

Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming Mountain View Cabin Near Yosemite and Pine Mountain Lake
Charming Mountain View Cabin Near Yosemite and Pine Mountain Lake
Groveland
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Groveland. Enjoy tennis courts, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Pine Mountain Lake Marina ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
Beautiful property at PML community
"It was a mother-daughter getaway for several wonderful days at Pine Mountain Lake over Labor Day weekend. Lisa was very responsive and accommodating since we had to change the dates of our stay. We are so thankful for this beautiful and well kept property. We especially enjoyed the deck: we had our ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sep. 2024

Charming Mountain View Cabin Near Yosemite and Pine Mountain Lake
Quiet 1 BR + Loft Home ~ 6 Mi to Yosemite
Quiet 1 BR + Loft Home ~ 6 Mi to Yosemite
Groveland
Stay at this vacation home in Groveland. Enjoy a garden, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Rainbow Pool and Big Oak Flat Information ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Private and close to Yosemite
"The house is very private and sits on 14 acres. The owner Dan was great and answered his phone every time I contacted him. The west entrance to Yosemite was a short drive from the house. We are thinking of going back out in a couple of years and would definitely stay there again if we do."

Reviewed on 4 Sep. 2024

Quiet 1 BR + Loft Home ~ 6 Mi to Yosemite
Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
1 out of 5
9988 Highway 140, El Portal, CA
Stay at this campground in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,817 reviews)
"We got an upgrade to a cabin, it was excellent"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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We spent all our time either at the resort or in Yosemite National Park.

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