Buck Meadows Travel Guide

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Two wild deers male with antlers and female grazing on green lawn in foggy weather. Couple or pair of animals on grass, Monterey wildlife, California nature, USA. Herbivore hoofed mammals with horns.
Two wild deers male with antlers and female grazing on green lawn in foggy weather. Couple or pair of animals on grass, Monterey wildlife, California nature, USA. Herbivore hoofed mammals with horns.
Mule deer buck grazing in a meadow in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California USA
Mule Deer buck in meadow with evergreen forest habitat behind him, shrouded in mist and fog

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Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 out of 5
11136 Highway 140 El Portal CA
The price is NZ$357 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$357
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,872 reviews)
This was a great place to stay, so close to the park and 2 restaurants on the property and a great little store. Our room was right on the river it was beautiful and the room was clean and had a little kitchen.. definitely would book this again

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Yosemite View Lodge
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

4 out of 5
34001 Highway 120 Groveland CA
The price is NZ$415 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$415
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
The rooms were nice, bed was not as comfortable as other places we have stayed. Close to Yosemite made sight seeing in the park convenient.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite
Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge

2 out of 5
9966 Highway 140 El Portal CA
The price is NZ$274 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$274
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,128 reviews)
Great experiance!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Cedar Lodge
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Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

1 out of 5
9988 Highway 140 El Portal CA
Stay at this campsite in El Portal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,943 reviews)
I arrived to check in at 5 pm. The office was closed, with a sign saying out to lunch. I knocked on doors, called out, couldn’t find anybody. After half an hour, I went to a motel down the road. They eventually tracked down the clerk, who, after more delays, finally showed up. Clerk said problem ...

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
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 Big Oak Flat Information Center ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (609 reviews)
Everything was clens and fully stocked. The staff was very frindly, It was a perfect get away to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Yosemite Lakes RV Resort
Private Villa W/ Pool/spa, GameBarn, 4300 sq ft- Perfect for families and large groups

Private Villa W/ Pool/spa, GameBarn, 4300 sq ft- Perfect for families and large groups

Twain Harte CA
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Twain Harte. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Brentwood Lake and Twain Harte Miniature ...
Private Villa W/ Pool/spa, GameBarn, 4300 sq ft- Perfect for families and large groups
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Popular places to visit

Yosemite valley and Merced river view from Big Oak Flat road Yosemite National Park, Mariposa county, California, USA

Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance

5/5(6 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance, a lovely green space in Groveland. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
Sunset on the lake

Pine Mountain Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pine Mountain Lake during your travels in Groveland. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Pine Mountain Lake
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir featuring tranquil scenes, wild flowers and forests

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Marvel at the spectacular views and hike to some of Yosemite’s less-visited areas at this tranquil reservoir in the northwestern part of Yosemite National Park.

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Entrance to Camp Mather, managed by San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department; the camp is located in the forests of Hetch Hetchy area, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada mountains, California

Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance

Explore the great outdoors at Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance, a lovely green space in Groveland. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance
Aerial view of a bustling Lake Tahoe marina. Many boats are docked, and the surrounding area has shops and restaurants. Perfect for a vacation destination. Tahoe City, California, USA

Pine Mountain Lake Marina

Explore the waterfront in Groveland with a trip to Pine Mountain Lake Marina. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Pine Mountain Lake Marina
View towards Wapama falls dropping along granite walls; Hetch Hetchy Reservoir area, Yosemite National Park, Sierra Nevada mountains, California

Wapama Falls at Hetch Hetchy

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wapama Falls at Hetch Hetchy during your travels in Groveland. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Wapama Falls at Hetch Hetchy

Activities

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

NZ$329
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Yosemite: Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite

NZ$33
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite
Yosemite National Park Valley Highlights Tour

Yosemite National Park Valley Highlights Tour

NZ$348
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Yosemite National Park Valley Highlights Tour
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours

NZ$67
per traveller
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Half Dome

Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$29
per traveller
Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Private Yosemite Tour Indulging in Nature, Flavors, and History

Private Yosemite Walking Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

NZ$8
per traveller
Private Yosemite Walking Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
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