Escape to John Muir Lodge, nestled near the Grant Grove Visitor Center and Panoramic Point. Discover snowshoeing adventures, American cuisine at Grant Grove Restaurant, and cozy warmth by the fireplace in the lobby. With a coffee shop on site and helpful staff always ready to assist.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Grant Grove Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
North Grove Loop Trail - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Giant Sequoia National Monument - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
General Grant Tree - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Hume Lake Snack Shop - 21 min drive
Grant Grove Restaurant - 4 min walk
The Pinehurst Lodge and Restaurant - 19 min drive
Hume & Beans - 21 min drive
Hume Lake Christian Camps Snack Bar - 20 min drive
About this property
John Muir Lodge
John Muir Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Grant Grove Visitor Center and North Grove Loop Trail. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Grant Grove Restaurant, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Big Stump Trail and Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Grant Grove Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5.00 to 17.00 per person
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between October 29 and March 31.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Muir Lodge currently open?
The property is closed between October 29 and March 31.
Does John Muir Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, John Muir Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at John Muir Lodge?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at John Muir Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at John Muir Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at John Muir Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with onsite winter activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking.
Are there restaurants at or near John Muir Lodge?
Yes, Grant Grove Restaurant offers American cuisine.
What's the area around John Muir Lodge like?
John Muir Lodge is located a short 5-minute walk from Grant Grove Visitor Center.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The internet connection was surprisingly strong and an absolute lifesaver with no cellular service. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2026
Great location inside the park. Trails within walking distance from the lodge. Restaurant on site with lots of options. Great all around experience.
Lynn
Lynn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2025
Fantastic place to stay and enjoy the parks!
Dana
Dana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2025
Friendly staff and convenient location.
Ed
Ed, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2025
This is a great mountain lodge accommodation. We really enjoyed our stay.
Akihiro
Akihiro, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2025
Amazing place to stay. staff was so friendly and helpful.
Renato
Renato, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Great location. Friendly staff
Tammie
Tammie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2025
Clean room, fast check in, food available next door
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2025
Perfect stay and weather :-)
Amazing stay! The lodge had everything we needed — great service, clean rooms, and a perfect location. Highly recomended.
Bjoern
Bjoern, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Right in the heart of NP - short drives to overlooks for stargazing at night. Staff are quite friendly.
Tianhao
Tianhao, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Great stay right in the park and close to a visitor center, store, restaurant, and even a post office.
Charla
Charla, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2025
I loved this place. So peaceful and surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Ricky
Ricky, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
A fantastic base to explore the park!
Madeleine
Madeleine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 11, 2025
Great location for hikes and all that the national parks have to offer. Especially loved the cabin atmosphere with board games and activities. Rooms were clean, but fairly loud noise from gas pipe made it difficult to sleep.
Ondrej
Ondrej, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Great place to stay inside the park. Has everything you need and nice rooms.
Leah
Leah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2025
The location is great for visiting the National Park. There is a local restaurant you can walk to. The food is not the best but it’s great you can walk to it. The staff was friendly and the room was clean. The Bed might need to be replaced soon in the room we stayed because it was really uncomfortable.
Antonio
Antonio, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2025
Wonderful and unique experience in a National Park!
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 9, 2025
Good inside the park lodging at a fair price.
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2025
The room was clean and comfortable, like a nice hotel. We did not eat breakfast. Hiking to General Grant was the highlight.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2025
Beautiful lodge with friendly personal. Rooms were good size and clean. Hot coffee in the lobby with a very large selection of table games for families to play. Saw a black bear 15 minutes after checking in. No threat but nice to watch in the wild.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Beautiful property excellent staff
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2025
Love the place and the nature
Dinner was without servers and staff. Not pleasant for a family event.
Andre
Andre, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Very friendly people and nice lodge in a beautiful setting
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Beautiful location.
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2025
Room and facilities were nice. There were signs of wear and tear in hallways and stairwell carpets.
Charlie
Charlie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
We loved our stay here.
We loved it here, sad we only stayed one night. Nice size room, clean, good facilities the lodge had a lovely feel to it. Great base for the giant sequoias and Kings Canyon.
Would definitely recommend.