Groveland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir which includes forests
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir showing tranquil scenes, forests and landscape views
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir showing wild flowers, tranquil scenes and forest scenes
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir showing forests
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 Rp4.073.250 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp4.073.250
Rp4.570.024 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"We stayed in a cabin with sofa bed. The hotel has a lovely setting with lots of things to do. We booked two guided hikes/tours - both were excellent. The pool was a little crowded with lots of children and I don’t recommend the nightly BBQ as it’s difficult to get a table before the food runs out. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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 Rp7.005.990 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp7.005.990
Rp7.860.395 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Rush Creek Lodge offers clean, comfortable rooms set in beautiful natural surroundings, with friendly staff and good service that make you feel welcome. The location is perfect for exploring Yosemite, and the atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Unfortunately, the gym is a disappointment - tiny, poorly ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

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, a local area shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect for night before Yosemite"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

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.
Yosemite Lakes RV Resort

Yosemite Lakes RV Resort

2 out of 5
31191 Hardin Flat Road, Groveland, CA
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Groveland. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a picnic area. Popular attractions Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (576 reviews)
"Our family enjoyed our first Yurt stay here for a few days in Yosemite. Great location to the parks, great amenities and beautiful grounds. Our Yurt was a little dated and had some water leaking from the AC, and water pipes underneath, but that aside the condition was older but well taken care of! ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Yosemite Lakes RV Resort
The Valley View: Pine Mountain Lake Cabin 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

The Valley View: Pine Mountain Lake Cabin 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning

3 out of 5
19725 Butler Way, Groveland, CA
Stay at this 3-star golf holiday home in Groveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a pool table. Popular attractions Pine Mountain Lake Marina and ...
6/10 (1 review)
"It took over an hour for me to be able to get into the cabin - wrong code for door. I received the correct code the next day. A door was left opened and that is how I was able to get inside - very unsafe. No napkins and no response. It took a little over 30 minutes to be able to get inside the community ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

The Valley View: Pine Mountain Lake Cabin 4 Bedroom Home by RedAwning
Dos Pinos - Spacious Lakefront Cabin w/ Game Room by Yosemite Region Resorts

Dos Pinos - Spacious Lakefront Cabin w/ Game Room by Yosemite Region Resorts

4 out of 5
20048 Lower Skyridge Dr, Groveland, CA
Stay at this 4-star golf cabin in Groveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a pool table and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Pine Mountain Lake Marina and ...
Dos Pinos - Spacious Lakefront Cabin w/ Game Room by Yosemite Region Resorts
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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