Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite's 120 Entrance

A contemporary mountain resort, Rush Creek Lodge & Spa is one of the newest additions to the Yosemite National Park area. Set on 20 woodland acres, less than a mile from the Yosemite’s Big Oak Flat entrance, Rush Creek Lodge provides a resort base camp with a rustic modern sensibility at the doorstep of the Park along Highway 120.

The resort boasts a mix of 143 tastefully appointed rooms, suites and hillside villas, each with a deck overlooking nature and most providing a front-row seat to the stunning Sierra sunsets. All rooms feature a stylish sitting area, private bathroom, custom artwork and furnishings, refrigerator and complimentary Wi-Fi and are designed to accommodate both couples and families.

A hillside resort at the doorstep to the iconic Yosemite National Park, Rush Creek Lodge is a superbly designed “destination within a destination” that features a grand main lodge, restaurant and tavern, central swimming pool and hot tub area with poolside bar, full-service recreation department, general store, meeting and event space and a variety of innovative amenities for entertainment and relaxation.

Rush Creek Lodge enables leisure travelers, families and groups to make the most of their visit to Yosemite by providing a rich offering of activities both in the park and at the property. A full-service on-site recreation department helps guests explore the Yosemite landscape by offering guided excursions and wellness programs, as well as a complimentary “recreation concierge” advice desk and daily on-site activities.

In the main lodge, guests will find a spacious lounge with fireplace and a fun-filled game room with an indoor tree house. Throughout the property, outdoor seating areas and fireplaces await, as well as innovative play areas, a gold panning stream, a fly-casting pond and other opportunities for discovery, entertainment and relaxation, including a large salt water pool and two spacious hot tubs.

Dining

Rush Creek serves fresh, hearty, sophisticated California lodge cuisine in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including a restaurant with a wood-fired oven and a display kitchen, a cozy tavern with an expansive terrace and an inviting pool bar. Menu items change seasonally to incorporate the finest available local, organic and sustainable ingredients and are designed to accentuate every dining experience with a distinctive High Sierra flair.

Groups and Events

Ideal for destination events, retreats and weddings, Rush Creek Lodge features customizable, full-service meeting and event space for groups up to 250. Open air and indoor meeting facilities, including a vaulted ceiling event hall with an outdoor plaza, a poolside BBQ area, multiple dining venues and a hillside amphitheater, can accommodate casual or sophisticated get-togethers throughout the seasons. Rush Creek’s on-site catering team tailors plated, buffet and family style meals to each group’s needs and desires.

Rush Creek Spa

Rush Creek’s brand new full-service spa which is focused on the natural elements that make Yosemite so special: water, wood and stone is the perfect way to spend a day practicing self-care. The spa’s 5,000 square feet of relaxation offers warm waterfalls to sit under, mineral hot tubs, aromatherapy and sensory rooms and more.

Rush Creek also offers customized recreation and activity packages for groups, including guided trips and team building. Rush Creek’s varied onsite activities and guest areas promote fun-filled, relaxing, informal interactions and bonding throughout a group’s stay – fostering the important connections desired in a group getaway.

See Yosemite’s Firefall Without a Reservation

Didn’t manage to snag a reservation to see Yosemite’s iconic firefall event in 2025? During weekends in February, Rush Creek Lodge offers a daily shuttle into the park that skirts the need for a reservation. Open to both hotel guests and those not staying on property, the Yosemite Firefall Express is a six-hour shuttle that leaves from the lodge and brings you into Yosemite Valley. One of Rush Creek’s local guides will help you pick the perfect spot to witness the event. Afterwards, you’ll take the shuttle back to the lodge. Prices in 2025 are $110 for adults and $80 for kids 8-15. Book your ride in advance.

For more information:
(209) 379-2373
34001 Highway 120, Groveland, California 95321
info@rushcreeklodge.com
www.rushcreeklodge.com

Rush Creek Lodge is a sister property to the Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite’s north entrance at Hetch Hetchy and Firefall Ranch, down Highway 120.