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HIGHWAY 120 · Big Oak Flat Entrance
Groveland & Buck Meadows

Evergreen Lodge
A wooded cabin resort on Evergreen Road with a restaurant, tavern, swimming pool, and onsite activities. Compare this base for trips around the Highway 120 west approach and Hetch Hetchy, then map your full drive to Yosemite Valley.
Address: 33160 Evergreen Road, Groveland, CA 95321

Rush Creek Lodge & Spa
Wooded resort · rooms, suites & villas
Choose lodge rooms, suites or hillside villas, with a pool, spa, restaurant and tavern on the property. A good option to compare when you want resort amenities alongside Yosemite outings via Highway 120.

Yosemite Westgate Lodge
Buck Meadows · Highway 120 hotel
Guestrooms on the Big Oak Flat approach, with a seasonal pool and spa, guest laundry and nearby seasonal dining. Compare this roadside base when access along Highway 120 matters more than staying in downtown Groveland.

Buck Meadows Lodge
Buck Meadows · motel rooms & small cabins
A small Highway 120 property offering standard guestrooms and two king cabins behind the main lodge. Seasonal restaurant dining is adjacent. Compare the exact room or cabin type before booking your Big Oak Flat approach.

Hotel Charlotte
Downtown Groveland · historic boutique hotel
A historic Main Street stay with traditional rooms, deluxe rooms and suites, plus an on-site restaurant. Selected rooms accommodate dogs; confirm the room and pet terms directly. Consider it for a town setting before continuing along Highway 120.

The Groveland Hotel
Groveland · historic boutique hotel
A Main Street base with rooms and suites in historic Groveland. Approach Yosemite via Highway 120 and Big Oak Flat; allow for the onward drive to Yosemite Valley.

Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes
Hardin Flat Road · campground and cabin rentals
Compare cabin rentals as well as RV and camping options. This property is off the Highway 120 west corridor on Hardin Flat Road; check the exact accommodation type, bathroom arrangements and pet policy before booking.

Yosemite Basecamp
Groveland · lodging on Highway 120
Another Groveland option at 18688 Highway 120. Review the current room choices on the property’s booking page, then map the complete drive through Big Oak Flat to your park destination.
HIGHWAY 140 · Arch Rock Entrance
Mariposa & El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge
A riverside lodge along the Merced River on Highway 140, near Yosemite’s Arch Rock Entrance. Room options include riverfront rooms and family suites, with kitchenettes, pools, and onsite conveniences.
Address: 11136 CA-140, El Portal, CA 95318
Route: Highway 140 to Arch Rock Entrance, then continue into Yosemite Valley.

Yosemite Cedar Lodge
El Portal · pools & river access
Rooms and suites on Highway 140, with pools, spas and a private riverside beach. The property lists a YARTS stop outside its lobby; check current schedules separately. Compare this base for the Arch Rock approach.

Mariposa Lodge
Downtown Mariposa · walk to town amenities
A Highway 140 town base within walking distance of shops, galleries and restaurants. The property lists parking, Wi-Fi, microwaves and mini refrigerators. Consider it when evenings in Mariposa are part of your trip; Yosemite still requires an onward drive.

AutoCamp Yosemite
Midpines · Airstreams, cabins & glamping
A Highway 140 property offering Airstream suites, cabins and tent options, with a clubhouse and pool. Facilities vary by accommodation type: Airstream suites include a private bathroom and kitchenette. Choose your specific unit before comparing the total price.

River Rock Inn
Downtown Mariposa · small historic inn
A small downtown inn with rooms and suites and a garden patio setting. Compare this town base if being near Mariposa dining and shops matters; Yosemite visits require an onward drive along Highway 140.

Miners Inn
Mariposa · hotel near the Highway 49/140 junction
A Mariposa hotel at 5181 Highway 49 North, with an outdoor pool and onsite parking. It is on Highway 49 rather than Highway 140 itself; reach Yosemite’s Arch Rock approach through the Highway 140 corridor.

Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
Midpines · cabin rooms, tent cabins and hostel options
A hillside property off Highway 140 offering several distinct lodging types. Check whether your choice has a private or shared bathroom; walking and steps are part of the property, so confirm access needs directly.

The Monarch Inn
Mariposa · Highway 140 approach
A Mariposa hotel for travelers choosing the Arch Rock approach. Compare room types and current amenities on the official website, then check the full Highway 140 drive to Yosemite Valley.

The Yosemite Inn
Mariposa · Highway 140 approach
A Mariposa town base with guestrooms listed on its official accommodation page. This is outside Yosemite National Park; plan the onward Highway 140 drive rather than judging the location by the hotel name.

5th Street Inn
Downtown Mariposa · small inn
An individually styled downtown inn at 4994 5th Street. Rooms have private entrances and bathrooms; some suites include a kitchen. Breakfast is not provided, so plan meals in town. Check the specific room’s facilities before booking.

Mother Lode Lodge
Mariposa · Highway 140
A motel at 5051 Highway 140 in Mariposa. Compare the current room choices on the official website for a town base on the Arch Rock approach. Check current transit schedules separately if you plan to use YARTS.

Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway
Mariposa · Bullion Street
A Choice Hotels property at 4994 Bullion Street. Despite its name, this hotel is in Mariposa, outside Yosemite Valley and the national park. Plan the complete Highway 140 journey to your park destination.

Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
Mariposa · Highway 140
A Best Western property at 4999 Highway 140 in historic Mariposa. Compare rooms and current inclusions for a Mariposa stay, then allow for the onward drive via Arch Rock into Yosemite.
HIGHWAY 41 · South Entrance
Oakhurst, Fish Camp & Bass Lake

Tenaya at Yosemite
A resort just outside Yosemite’s South Entrance with lodge rooms and cottages, dining, and a spa. Consider this area for Mariposa Grove and Wawona; Yosemite Valley requires a separate drive farther into the park.

Sierra Sky Ranch
Oakhurst area · converted historic ranch house
Rooms and suites in a converted mountain ranch house, with many opening onto a broad veranda. Compare it for a smaller boutique setting on the southern Yosemite approach, with Bass Lake also nearby. Map the full drive to your park destination.

Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites
Oakhurst · spacious mini suites
King and double-queen mini suites on Highway 41, with sitting areas, microwaves and mini refrigerators. The hotel lists breakfast, an elevator and a seasonal pool and spa. Compare room configurations for family stays on the South Entrance approach.

Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn
Oakhurst · hillside hotel & family suites
A hotel spread across several hillside buildings, with room and larger family-suite options, an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant. Some rooms have balconies. Confirm your building location and access needs when choosing a room.

Narrow Gauge Inn
Fish Camp · forest setting & patio access
A small historic inn with rooms opening to patio or balcony areas, plus a seasonal pool and a creekside trail. Family-suite options are listed. Compare it for a wooded setting along Highway 41 near the South Entrance.

The Oakhurst Inn at Yosemite
Oakhurst · hotel on Highway 41
A hotel at 40489 Highway 41 with room and suite options. Compare it as an Oakhurst town base for the South Entrance approach; the trip to Yosemite Valley continues well beyond the park entrance.

Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite
Oakhurst · branded hotel on Highway 41
A Hilton-brand option at 40740 Highway 41. Use the official property page to compare rooms and current inclusions, and plan the full South Entrance route for the park sights you want to visit.

The Pines Resort
Bass Lake · lakeside chalets and suites
A Bass Lake resort with chalet and suite accommodation. This is a lakeside detour from the Highway 41 approach, not a hotel on Highway 41 or inside Yosemite. Compare it for a trip combining lake time with park visits.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Oakhurst Yosemite
Oakhurst · Highway 41
A Marriott-brand hotel at 40780 Highway 41. Compare rooms and suites for an Oakhurst base on the South Entrance approach; Yosemite Valley requires a longer drive into the park.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakhurst-Yosemite Park Area
Oakhurst · Highway 41
An IHG hotel at 40820 Highway 41. Review room types, breakfast details and cancellation terms for your dates. Consider this area for the South Entrance and Mariposa Grove, with additional driving for Yosemite Valley.
Before you book
Property summaries updated from official websites on October 17, 2026. Room facilities, seasonal amenities and policies can change; confirm the details for your dates.
Confirm your full drive, room type, total price and cancellation terms. Bass Lake is a detour from Highway 41. Listings do not guarantee availability.
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