Rush Creek Lodge, located just thirty minutes from Yosemite Valley is a modern, family-friendly lodge that features a restaurant and spa. It also has amazing outdoor and indoor play areas for kids. This is the ideal fall getaway. As Yosemite gets fewer visitors, the leaves change and the lodge’s s’mores firepits become cozier.
Rush Creek Lodge has some great rates for fall. Time to get your Uggs and flannels! This is why we keep coming back year after year to this spot, it’s our favorite place in the Yosemite region. Here are ten reasons Rush Creek is worth a visit.
- Hot Tub – The heated pool and hot tub are ideal for cool fall days and provide a relaxing way to relax after a long day of hiking Yosemite.
- Outdoor Playground – The lodge’s outdoor playground is a favorite feature. It can be found on a 20-acre wooded property. The 60-foot-high hillside slide and two zip-lines, one for large kids and one for small kids, are a hit with kids. There’s also plenty of equipment for kids to climb on, crawl under, or explore. You can also find ping-pong tables and bocce ball courts, as well as corn hole!
- Indoor Gaming Area — This indoor area is as impressive as the outdoor one and is the ideal place to hang out in the rain or cold. Foosball and air hockey are just a few of the many games you will find inside. There is also a pool and classic arcade games. You can also play a variety of board and toy games. The treehouse climbing structure, which was custom designed by the owner, is just as fun as it is cool.
- Every Night is S’Mores Night! There’s nothing like curling up by the firepit and roasting marshmallows on a crisp, starry night in autumn. Rush Creek Lodge hosts nightly S’Mores events around their fire-pits. They provide all the necessary ingredients for this classic camping treat.
- Guided Tours – Yosemite can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Rush Creek has an amazing Guided Recreation Program. This program matches guests with knowledgeable guides and takes the guesswork out your vacation. Guided tours of Rush Creek are available for both partial and full-day durations, and are suitable for all levels of fitness and ability.
- Activities Galore Those two words, “I’m bored” — are never spoken during a Rush Creek Lodge stay. Every day, there are planned activities, children’s crafts, and nature presentations. The lodge offers a variety of activities for children, including geodes and crystals, weaving reed baskets, dissecting owl pellets and family painting lessons.
- The Rush Creek Spa is worth the drive. This beautiful facility is surrounded by tranquil forested land and offers a relaxing massage, facial, or steam & sauna treatment.
- Convenient general store Guests love the lodge’s well-stocked general shop, where they can grab a quick latte or grab’n’go breakfast burrito in a matter of minutes. You can also find groceries, wine, as well as adorable souvenirs.
- Gourmet Dining – Just because you are in the middle of a forest, doesn’t mean that you have to be rough. Guests can choose from a delicious challah french bread for breakfast, a delicious tuna poke bowl for lunch or a perfectly cooked Cheeseburger on an English muffin for dinner. Children’s menu options include burgers and macaroni & Cheese, chicken tenders, chicken tenders, and pizza. You can also choose from a variety of vegetables, fruits, or french fries. You can also order a seasonal craft cocktail at the bar along with your appetizer.
- Spacious Accommodations — Named for the area’s historical ties to the Gold Rush Gold Rush, R Rush Creek Lodge has 143 rooms, suites, and hillside villas that can be used by small to large families. These stylish rooms, suites, and villas are rustic and modern in design. They have comfortable beds, sofa beds and private patios. The majority of rooms are spacious enough for children and adults to share — something that every adult will love. The stunning views and surroundings won’t be missed, so there are no TVs in these rooms.
