Evergreen Lodge
Guests say Evergreen Lodge feels like a big, warm hug. This newly expanded historic resort features 88 cozy Yosemite cabins and 22 custom camping sites. It was established in 1921 to facilitate the building of the O’Shaughnessy Dam in nearby Hetch Hetchy Valley. Today, you can tap into the historic vibe of Evergreen’s colorful past while still enjoying the comforts of a modern Yosemite resort.
Evergreen is blessed with a convenient location perfect for enjoying all of Yosemite. The lodge sits one mile from the park’s western border and the entrance to Hetch Hetchy.
Rush Creek Lodge
Opened in 2016, Rush Creek Lodge & Spa is built on a historic property fondly known as a Gold Rush claim that just didn’t pan out! Like Evergreen, Rush Creek served as a social hub throughout the Gold Rush era. Today, this Yosemite hotel is pleased to provide a warm welcome to modern-day travelers seeking to bask in the region’s warm glow.
With 143 lodge rooms, suites, and villas situated on 20 hillside acres and a gorgeous, Yosemite-inspired spa, the Lodge’s mood is laid-back luxury. Rush Creek is located less than a mile from Yosemite’s Highway 120 West entrance, making it a favorite for easy access to the park.
Firefall Ranch
With its 2024 grand opening, Firefall Ranch proudly joined its long-established sister properties in the First Light Resorts lineup. Fine but not fussy, it is unlike anything else Yosemite has ever seen. Firefall is new Yosemite lodging with historic roots: The Ranch once served as a stop on the original stagecoach route to the park in the 1870s.
Firefall Ranch sits on 300 sprawling acres of meadowland and Sierra foothills along Yosemite’s Highway 120 West corridor. With 55 standalone cottages and villas spread throughout the property, there is plenty of space for guests to enjoy an elegant, private getaway in pristine natural surroundings.
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First Light Resorts
First Light Resorts provides visitors three remarkable Yosemite lodging options ideal for exploring the park: Evergreen Lodge, Rush Creek Lodge, and Firefall Ranch. Each lodge serves as a “destination within a destination” and brings its own distinctive style.
Yosemite Hotel and Resort Amenities
Amenities at our Yosemite hotels and resorts include:
- Restaurants and taverns
- General stores
- Heated saltwater pools and hot tubs
- Daily activities
- Professionally guided excursions
- No hidden resort fees
Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Those seeking sustainable travel options are happy to learn that all three of our Yosemite hotels meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. Our resorts operate and fully self-fund a behind-the-scenes Youth Program, comprehensive water conservation systems that repurpose nearly 100% of water on-site, and a host of additional stewardship efforts.