Evergreen Lodge

Evergreen Lodge is a newly expanded historic resort with 88 cozy cabins in the woods and 20 custom camping sites.  Guests say Evergreen feels like a big warm hug.  It was established in 1921 to facilitate the building of the O’Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy Valley. Today you can tap into the historic vibe of Evergreen’s colorful past (click here to learn more!), while still enjoying the comforts of a modern resort.

Evergreen is blessed with a convenient location 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

Rush Creek Lodge & Spa, which opened in 2016, 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, and is pleased to provide a warm welcome to modern day travelers seeking to bask in Yosemite’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. Located less than a mile from Yosemite’s Hwy 120 West entrance, Rush Creek is a favorite for easiest access to Yosemite.

Firefall Ranch

New to the Yosemite landscape in Spring 2024, Firefall Ranch is unlike anything else Yosemite has ever seen. 

Fine but not fussy, Firefall Ranch meanders through serene meadowland and forested rolling hills near Yosemite’s popular northwest entrance.

This basecamp for your Yosemite adventure is filled with striking design flourishes throughout the Cottages, Villas, Pool Area, Restaurant, Tavern, Wine Room and glorious Event Center.

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First Light Resorts

First Light Resorts provides visitors with three remarkable lodging options that are each ideal for exploring Yosemite National Park: Evergreen Lodge, Rush Creek Lodge and now Firefall Ranch.  Each lodge serves as a ‘destination within a destination’ and brings its own distinctive style to amenities such as restaurants, taverns, general stores, heated saltwater pools & hot tubs, daily activities, and professionally guided excursions, with no hidden resort fees.

Those seeking sustainable travel options are happy to learn that all three lodges meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, operating and fully self-funding a behind-the-scenes Youth Program, comprehensive water conservation systems that repurpose nearly 100% of water onsite, and a host of additional stewardship efforts.