Things To Do
Yosemite Valley
The Evergreen Lodge is right on the doorstep of Yosemite National Park. A day trip to the valley floor is about an hour away (without traffic). No reservations needed to access the park this summer, but it can get VERY busy during the summer time! Please check the NPS website for more info and consider visiting in the early morning or late afternoon.
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Hetch Hetchy is also within the boundaries of Yosemite National Park, but a much closer drive than the valley floor, about 20 minutes up the road. You will still need to pay the entrance fee to the park but usually don't need a reservation. You can walk onto the dam or hike to Wapama Falls (about 6 miles round trip).
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite
The Rush Creek Lodge is a sister property to Evergreen Lodge - in fact you will pass it on the drive up! It has a full day spa, restaurant, store, & game room for kids. 20 minutes back down the road to Highway 120.
Mather Family Camp
This is San Francisco's Family Camp. We have been here as a family numerous times. It is less than a mile down the road from Evergreen Lodge. Easy walk or bike ride. You can purchase a day pass to use their pool, swim lagoon and beach, etc. Fun day trip if you are bringing the kids.
Carlon Falls Trail
Another option for hiking is Carlon Falls - you will pass by the trailhead on your way to Evergreen. An out and back hike about 3 miles, which ends at Carlon Falls - swimming optional! The trail enters part of Yosemite, but starts/ends on National Forest land.
Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite
Evergreen Lodge has a ton of activities right on the property. There is a nature trail, swimming pool, hot tub, bocci ball, ping pong, game room, and two playgrounds. They also offer guided excursions.