Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, California

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Rush Creek Lodge Yosemite, Balcony
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The hotel

In a hillside woodland setting close to the entrance to Yosemite National Park, Rush Creek Lodge offers warm, friendly service and a wealth of activities. You can hire a bike, enjoy a yoga class, relax by the pool or play a game of bumper pool! Enjoy the fresh California cuisine at the lodge’s two restaurants — both with al fresco seating for the warmer days. Choose between the rustic yet stylish Restaurant with its wood-burning oven and open kitchen, or the more casual Tavern with its big screen TVs, signature cocktails and evening music. There's also daily activities, from wildlife talks and kids crafts to beer tasting - and the lodge's nightly tradition of complimentary s'mores by the fire pit.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Families
  • Games Room
  • Near National Park
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Situated half a mile from Yosemite’s Highway 120 west entrance.

Hotel information

143 rooms, suites and villas. All with air-conditoning, complimentary WiFi, iPod docking station and Alexa device, mini-fridge, coffee maker and tea-making facilities, hairdryer, safe and iron. Please note that rooms have games and radio streaming, they do not have TVs. Lodge Rooms have a private deck with forest or sunset views and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Two Bedroom Villas are spread throughout the hillside and forest and have 1 king-size master bedroom and 2 twin beds in the second bedroom (or 2 bedrooms with king-size beds), plus a sitting area with a queen-size sofa bed and fireplace, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Tavern (open for lunch, dinner and late night snacks). Pool bar (planned to open May–Oct for drinks, lunches and barbecue dinners). Outdoor heated saltwater pool. 2 hot tubs (one adults-only). Massage studio*. Yoga*. Games room* with shuffleboard, bumper pool and table football. Table tennis. Daily activities* and excursions* (vary by month). Kids playground. Fire pit. General store and gift shop. Complimentary WiFi. Self-serve laundry facilities*.

*Denotes local charge

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Jul 2, 2025 Craig P

Pros: The proximity to the park is the biggest reason to stay here. So convenient. The general store has grab and go breakfast and lunch so you can stop by on your way to the park and get everything you need for the day. Best feature in my opinion. There are several areas to sit and to play on the property. The restaurant was good overall… Read more
Pros: The proximity to the park is the biggest reason to stay here. So convenient. The general store has grab and go breakfast and lunch so you can stop by on your way to the park and get everything you need for the day. Best feature in my opinion. There are several areas to sit and to play on the property. The restaurant was good overall and it was so nice not to have to leave the property for dinner each night. The setting is beautiful. They offer rooms with a king bed for parents and two separate twin beds for older kids who can no longer share a bed. Cons: Honestly the only con was the sheer amount of very young children - like under 5 years of age. I wasn't expecting that, based on the how the resort is marketed. We have recently been to Fort Wilderness at Disney and the "vibe" was very similar - lots of babies and toddlers, lots of running around and screaming everywhere on the property - at Disney you expect it, but maybe not at an upscale place like Rush Creek. We tried to read or relax at the pool area, but it was difficult because of the constant screaming and the parents talking in loud baby voices to their children non-stop. They have two stand up shuffleboards, which our teen boys and I love to play together, but it was hard to use them because they were nearly always occupied by 2 and 3 year olds just going nuts on the board while their parents looked on. I am assuming that in the offseason this is not the case, but if you are a couple or looking for a quieter experience, probably August to May is best for you. I would still stay here again, but just be prepared for the daycare vibe in the summer season. Read less
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Jul 1, 2025 david h Bristol, United Kingdom

We have just spent 4 nights at Rush Creek Lodge and it was fabulous, the hotel is located just outside the National Park, but is only a short drive to the gate and you start seeing fantastic views not long after youve got through the gate ! The lodge rooms are spacious, bright and have a lovely view, the facilities are the hotel are great, the… Read more
We have just spent 4 nights at Rush Creek Lodge and it was fabulous, the hotel is located just outside the National Park, but is only a short drive to the gate and you start seeing fantastic views not long after youve got through the gate ! The lodge rooms are spacious, bright and have a lovely view, the facilities are the hotel are great, the little shop is open at 6.30am and has lots of breakfast things to fill you up before you go off exploring, we would definitely recommend staying here Read less
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Jun 30, 2025 Roee L

My friend and I used Rush Creek Lodge last summer as a base for day hikes in Yosemite. It’s perfectly located for early-morning drives to trailheads like Cloud’s Rest. The facilities seem to be very nice, although we did not use them all as we came for the park more than the hotel. Still, we stayed in an upgraded hut with forest views and direct… Read more
My friend and I used Rush Creek Lodge last summer as a base for day hikes in Yosemite. It’s perfectly located for early-morning drives to trailheads like Cloud’s Rest. The facilities seem to be very nice, although we did not use them all as we came for the park more than the hotel. Still, we stayed in an upgraded hut with forest views and direct foot access to the sunset lookout point—a peaceful spot where we enjoyed sitting with coffee each evening as the sun went down (see some pics I attached). The restaurant is OK—nothing exceptional, but decent and convenient. That said, the sister lodge deeper in the forest, Evergreen Lodge, has better food and `adventurous` atmosphere. Of course, it’s about a 10-minute drive farther from Yosemite, which slightly reduces the convenience. Due to a double-booking, we were moved from Evergreen to Rush Creek at the last minute, but we were thoroughly and fairly compensated for the inconvenience—so no hard feelings there. We still went to eat and drink at Evergreen. Overall, this is a well-run place that enchances the Yosemite experience. Read less
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Jun 29, 2025 Steven M

First time hiking at Yosemite and our hike with Eddie was great in every way. Incredible knowledge, patience, and good humor from our guide and the sights were spectacular. Lunch by the Merced River was a serene middle point and between the sequoias and the amazing climbing spots, wildlife identified and meadows, we saw and learned more than we… Read more
First time hiking at Yosemite and our hike with Eddie was great in every way. Incredible knowledge, patience, and good humor from our guide and the sights were spectacular. Lunch by the Merced River was a serene middle point and between the sequoias and the amazing climbing spots, wildlife identified and meadows, we saw and learned more than we expected. Highly recommend Wonders of Yosemite Hike and our guide, Eddie, from Evergreen Lodge/Rush Creek Lodge hiking tours. -Steve Read less
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Jun 27, 2025 Sarah B

Overall, we had a fantastic trip as first timers to Yosemite. We did two excursions and Tyler who was our tour guide for both was absolutely fantastic. Our whole family enjoyed listening to him tell us about Yosemite and how it was made throughout history. He was extremely passionate and knowledgeable in Yosemite‘s history and how it came to… Read more
Overall, we had a fantastic trip as first timers to Yosemite. We did two excursions and Tyler who was our tour guide for both was absolutely fantastic. Our whole family enjoyed listening to him tell us about Yosemite and how it was made throughout history. He was extremely passionate and knowledgeable in Yosemite‘s history and how it came to be. Rush Creek Lodge was in a nice location to get in and out of Yosemite although it’s definitely showing its age and could use some upgrades in the individual rooms. In addition there are a lot of little kids at this resort that our teenage kids did not want to go in the pool until later in the night, although that wasn’t a major concern since we were out hiking throughout the day but just something to keep in mind if you have older kids. Read less