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.

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$375 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$375
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
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! (1,000 reviews)
"This place was great! It was pretty far off the beaten path, so it was nice and secluded. Quiet, peaceful, the restaurant was great. The property is gorgeous! I would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
Yosemite Westgate Lodge
Yosemite Westgate Lodge
3 out of 5
7633 State Highway 120, Groveland, CA
The price is AU$267 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$267
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
"If I could give this property more stars I would! It was quiet, and nearby to Yosemite entrance. The staff was nice, and the workers always smiling! The room was very clean, and comfortable. Beds comfortable, big tv with Direct TV, a bigger mini fridge. I saw below a review about hot water in shower, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Yosemite Westgate Lodge
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite
4 out of 5
34001 Highway 120, 23 miles east of Groveland, Groveland, CA
The price is AU$744 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$744
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (985 reviews)
"Great Resort just minutes to Yosemite park entrance. Nice game room and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa 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.
Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite
Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near Yosemite
Groveland
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Groveland. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Excellent for large families; amazing views
"The lodge had more than enough space for our family of 17 plus a small pup. Not a 5-star hotel but it had everything we needed to make our two-night stay comfortable and the great room had holiday decorations which was nice. The wi-fi was spotty at times but that was expected given the location. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

Lillaskog Lodge: Family Friendly Ridge Top Lodge, Near 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! (1,823 reviews)
"Close to Yosemite Park."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required.
Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required.
Yosemite West
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Yosemite National Park. Enjoy patios and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)
A/c need to be fix
"Just fix the a/c other than that it was perfect since you can open windows to let cool air cause wildlife, it was a little bit too hot for us"

Reviewed on 17 Oct. 2024

Stay Inside Yosemite National Park! No separate park reservation required.
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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