Dear Guest:

We are sorry to inform you that Yosemite National Park has re-instituted a reservation system for Peak Season making it confusing and difficult for visitors. You must understand these rules and plan your visit accordingly.

  • Horsetail Fall Event: Reservations are required to enter Yosemite on Saturdays and Sundays including the holiday Monday beginning February 10th through February 25th, 2024. YOU MUST OBTAIN A RESERVATION IF YOU PLAN TO ENTER ON: February 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 2024.
  • Reservations will be required on select days beginning April 13 and ending October 27, during peak hours from 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • From April 13 - June 30 reservations are required on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays (May 27, June 19)
  • From July 1 - August 16, reservations are required EVERY DAY - seven (7) days a week
  • From August 17 - October 27, reservations are required on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays (September 2 and October 14)

Most reservations for all dates from April 13 - October 27 will be available on Recreation.gov on January 5 at 8:00 AM Pacific time. Additional reservations will be available seven days before the arrival date on Recreation.gov

Additional reservations will be available seven days before the arrival date (e.g., make a reservation for an arrival date of October 27 or October 20). Reservations available one week in advance will be a combination of reservations valid for full days or reservations valid for arrival only in the afternoons.

Driving through the park will also require a reservation if entering between 5 am and 4 pm

Reservations are available each day at 8 am Pacific time. Reservations are taken almost immediately. Be sure to have a Recreation.gov account and be logged in and ready to get a reservation promptly at 8 am Pacific time.

There is a non-refundable reservation fee of $2 (this does not include the $35-per-car park entrance fee).

Each user can make one reservation for each three-day period. For example, if a user makes a reservation for a Friday arrival (valid Friday through Sunday), the user won’t be able to make a second reservation for an arrival that Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The reservation holder must be in the arriving vehicle and show a photo ID at the entrance station.

There are two reservation types: Full Day (covers entry between 5 am - 4 pm, and Half Day (covers entry between noon - 4 pm).

Peak-hours reservations are valid for three consecutive days (including arrival date).

If you don't have computer access, you can call Recreation.gov at (877) 444-6777 to make a reservation.

Frequently Asked Questions for Yosemite Peak Reservations System

 

Welcome to Buck Meadows Lodge

Welcome to
Buck Meadows Lodge

Buck Meadows Lodge

Welcome to The Buck Meadows Lodge; located only 12 miles from Yosemite National Park in the small town of Buck Meadows on Highway 120, east of Groveland. The Buck Meadows Lodge offers clean and comfortable motel rooms for the budget-minded traveler visiting Yosemite. We are the last major road stop before entering Yosemite National Park heading east on Highway 120 on Big Oak Flat Road.

Amenities at the Buck Meadows Lodge

The Buck Meadows Lodge is located adjacent to its larger sister property, The Yosemite Westgate Lodge. Our roadside motel property offers rooms with 2 queen size beds, single queens, and 2 quaint cabins with king size bedding. All of our rooms are air-conditioned and offer comfortable beds, 32-inch color LCD TVs with DirectTV/HBO, Keurig coffee makers, alarm clocks, full baths, and hairdryers making for perfect budget accommodations while visiting Yosemite. Guests of The Buck Meadows Lodge have access to the Yosemite Westgate Lodge's seasonal pool, spa, playground, and laundry facilities.

Buck Meadows Accommodations

The Lodge offers unique guest rooms and with high demand during the summer, we advise booking in advance. Attached to the Lodge, you will find the Lucky Buck Cafe--An American roadside diner that offers hearty meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (seasonal). You can visit the website for the restaurant at www.buckmeadowsrestaurant.com

If you are looking for simple, clean and comfortable rooms, and are traveling on a budget, book your stay today at The Buck Meadows Lodge. We look forward to hosting you.

The Buck Meadows Lodge is operated by its adjacent sister property, The Yosemite Westgate Lodge. When you check-in, please come to the main lobby at the Yosemite Westgate Lodge. If you are looking for more upscale accommodations, please visit www.yosemitewestgate.com.

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Our Location Located Only 12 Miles From The
Yosemite National Park

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The Lodge only offers comfortable rooms and demand during the summer is extreme so we advise booking in advance. Attached to the Lodge, you will find the Buck Meadows Restaurant an America roadside diner which offers hearty home cooked meals from breakfast, lunch, and dinner (seasonal).

OUR GUEST ROOMS

Our Guest Rooms Buck Meadows Lodge offers clean and comfortable motel
rooms for the budget minded traveler visiting Yosemite.
Buck Meadows Lodge offers clean and comfortable motel rooms for the budget minded traveler visiting Yosemite.

SISTER PROPERTIES

When traveling to top tourist destinations in California, we've got you covered!
Stay at either of our hotels at the Westgate or Southgate when travelling to Yosemite National Park. If you are planning on visiting the California Coast, stay at the quaint Stage Coach Lodge which is located in Downtown Monterey.
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Lucky Buck Cafe

OUR SEASONAL ONSITE RESTAURANT, LUCKY BUCK CAFE, OFFERS
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER

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