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.
Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
Hume Lake - 20 min drive - 18.6 km
Getting around
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Hume Lake Snack Shop - 21 min drive
Hume & Beans - 21 min drive
Grant Grove Restaurant - 4 min walk
The Pinehurst Lodge and Restaurant - 19 min drive
Pizza Planet/ Video World - 17 min drive
About this property
John Muir Lodge
John Muir Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Grant Grove Restaurant, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 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
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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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John Muir Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Lobby
Room
Food
Parks
Location
Coffee
Restaurant
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Bed
Breakfast
What guests liked
Parking was convenient and the location within the park offered easy access to walking trails and scenic areas. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
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
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2025
Pleasant stay
Penny
Penny, 1-night trip
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.
Carla
Carla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
Amazing place
Natividad
Natividad, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 9, 2025
Good inside the park lodging at a fair price.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Awesome
Great place right in the middle of the action.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
Place is nice and convenient
Leonila
Leonila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Super friendly and very nice stay!
Staff super friendly and helpful, all commodities as they state online, very happy with our stay!
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Small clean quiet wonderful lodge, beautiful forest view, great walking area, nice helpful staff.
mary
mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Beautiful location.
Henry
Henry, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Quiet location and clean rooms. Great location
Juliette
Juliette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Very friendly people and nice lodge in a beautiful setting
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 16, 2025
No frills,
No ac but all worth it for convenience and location. Would stay again.
Big lobby area with games/activities provodes
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Lovely stay
Nice place. Very clean and peaceful. Friendly and welcoming staff!
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
basic
the scenery and location in the park where great
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
Beautiful property excellent staff
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 4, 2025
Very dusty hotel and area
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Beautiful lodge and nice place to stay. Easy walk to dining area and a market. Close to everything at the park
Darlene
Darlene, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Great cozy place to stay.
The John Muir lodge was a great place for our family. The room was clean, the food at the restaurant was really good and the staff were incredibly helpful and nice! We would DEFINITELY stay here again!
Jami
Jami, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
It's showing its age a little bit but the rooms have everything you need and the location is to die for. The restaurant is nearby and has a basic but adequate menu.
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2025
Basic hotel. Good dining option at the Grant Grove restaurant. Conveniently located. Staff was friendly and hospitable. 4 stars because the rooms were small and dated. However, I would stay again.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Fabuloso hotel. Más que recomendable. Ubicación de 10!
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2025
Peaceful Stay
Great experience staying inside the park. No A/C, but plenty cool enough with window open and fan on. Appreciated how quiet it was. No frills, but clean and enjoyable. Coffee in the room and in the lobby, breakfast for purchase down the hill in the park restaurant.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 24, 2025
Cute cabin, nic walk down to gift shop and dining. Could use a bed upgrade.