Buck Meadows Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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$692 per night from 22 June to 23 June
NZ$692
22 June - 23 June
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! (4,088 reviews)
"It is very close to the Yosemite park entrance. The river adjacent to the lodge is amazing. The facility is a little dated; however, it is very nice and spacious."

Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Yosemite View Lodge
Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge

2 out of 5
9966 Highway 140 El Portal CA
The price is NZ$539 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$539
7 June - 8 June
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! (2,190 reviews)
"Cheap but good enough"

Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Cedar Lodge
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

3.5 out of 5
33160 Evergreen Rd Groveland CA
The price is NZ$544 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$544
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Groveland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Exactly what I was hoping for our Yosemite vacation! Cabins are rustic but adequate. We actually loved our time here!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
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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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,969 reviews)
"Upon arrival the host was was very unwelcoming stating, "I'm eating dinner, what do you want?" There was a bent nail sticking up from the floor on the threshold between the kitchen & bedroom, that was noticed while walking barefoot. There was no remote control for the TV mounted on the wall. When ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 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 Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (625 reviews)
"The cottage was nice and very comfortable. All basics provided. There was the lack of shade-bring your own canopy. Also, the pic shows propane bbq but only had charcoal set up."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Yosemite Lakes RV Resort
Riverfront House 5 miles to Yosemite! THE closest to the Hwy 120 gate. 3 bdrm AC

Riverfront House 5 miles to Yosemite! THE closest to the Hwy 120 gate. 3 bdrm AC

Groveland CA
Stay at this holiday home in Groveland. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance and Big Oak ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Excellent location, the sound of the river in the background is charming, and the property manager is fantastic to work with!"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Riverfront House 5 miles to Yosemite! THE closest to the Hwy 120 gate. 3 bdrm AC
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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
Pine Mountain 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

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$345
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Yosemite National Park: GPS Audio Driving Tour - Explore at Your Own Pace

NZ$26
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Yosemite National Park: GPS Audio Driving Tour - Explore at Your Own Pace
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite

NZ$34
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$367
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Yosemite National Park Valley Highlights Tour
Yosemite Valley Photo Safari Audio Tour

Yosemite Valley Photo Safari Audio Tour

NZ$45
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Yosemite Valley Photo Safari Audio Tour
Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$28
per traveller
Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
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