Groveland

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Hetch Hetchy Reservoir showing forest scenes
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir showing landscape views, tranquil scenes and forests
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir which includes wild flowers, tranquil scenes and forest scenes
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 holidays in Yosemite National Park. It’s a modest community at an elevation of about 3,100 feet (955 metres) 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 colourfully 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 neighbourhood 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 centre. 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 CentreOpens 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 kilometres) 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 €240 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
€240
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
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 €432 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€432
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite
Yosemite Westgate Lodge

Yosemite Westgate Lodge

3 out of 5
7633 State Highway 120, Groveland, CA
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 ...
Yosemite Westgate Lodge
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.
6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary

6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary

Groveland
Stay at this vacation home in Groveland. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance and Rainbow Pool ...
6 Miles to Park Entrance! ~ 14 Acre Secluded Retreat ~ Wildlife Sanctuary
Riverfront Home 5 miles to Yosemite! Private riverbank. THE closest to Yos. gate

Riverfront Home 5 miles to Yosemite! Private riverbank. THE closest to Yos. gate

Groveland
Stay at this vacation home in Groveland. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance and Big ...
Riverfront Home 5 miles to Yosemite! Private riverbank. THE closest to Yos. gate
3-bedroom house in charming Groveland with WiFi, climate control, fitness room

3-bedroom house in charming Groveland with WiFi, climate control, fitness room

Groveland
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Groveland. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pine Mountain ...
3-bedroom house in charming Groveland with WiFi, climate control, fitness room
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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