$45 - $120 / night

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Cedar Springs Retreats

With access to both river and lake environments, Cedar Springs Retreats serves as a base for water activities and trail exploration in the forested terrain around North Fork. The campground provides electric hookups for RVs alongside walk-in tent sites, though campers should expect rough access roads leading to the property.

Full amenities include showers, drinking water, and WiFi service, with both picnic tables and trash collection available. Sites range from $45-$120 per night with reservations accepted. Those planning extended stays in the Sierra Nevada foothills can explore camping areas near North Fork for additional options in the region.

Description

Just 45 minutes from Yosemite’s south entrance, hidden among towering cedars and ancient sequoias, lies a sanctuary of stillness and wild beauty.

Here, on 92 private acres in the golden Sierra foothills, time slows. The air is fragrant with pine, cedar, and sun-warmed earth. The sky opens wide above you.

Follow winding forest trails to secluded swimming holes; some with soothing waterfalls. Glide across the glassy waters of Manzanita Lake in one of our complimentary kayaks as ducks and geese swim by. You might even spot a blue heron! Watch the sun slip behind the hills in a blaze of color, and fall asleep beneath a canopy of twinkling stars to the call of owls and even a chorus of tree frogs in the spring. Wake to birdsong, sip morning coffee in the Shady Grove as deer and rabbit wander by, and let the day magically unfold with quiet wonder.

Beneath the sheltering limbs of a 250-year-old cedar, breathe deeply. You are standing in the presence of something ancient, enduring. Down by the river, carved boulders bear the marks of native peoples who once gathered here—grinding acorns into flour, leaving behind quiet traces of a life attuned to the land. The past is always whispering.

Our accommodations blend rustic charm with simple comforts, inviting you to reconnect with nature in your own way. Choose from:

The Peace Cabin, our lovingly restored 100-year-old ranger station with two private rooms and rich historic character.
Two *spacious* Bunk Cabins for small groups seeking forest solitude
A quaint Double-Occupancy Cabin, cozy and comfortable, perfect for couples with 2-3 small children
A commodious Safari Tent, offering a touch of glamping luxury under the stars.
An RV retreat, outfitted for a comfortable stay close to nature.
Or one of 20 rustic campsites, scattered through meadows for those who prefer sleeping close to the earth.

All guests have access to our Communal Dining Lounge, equipped with an air fryer, induction stovetops, toaster, coffee maker, electric tea kettles, cookware, dishes, utensils, 2 refrigerators, and tables for shared meals and conversation. Relax on the cozy sectional, enjoy free Wi-Fi via cell hotspot and board games, or recharge your devices while swapping stories of the day’s adventures.

Adventure is close: miles of wild trails, clear lakes, and cascading waterfalls surround you, and **Yosemite National Park **is always waiting for adventure lovers.

Whether you’re seeking solitude, inspiration, or simply a return to something real, you’ll find your place here—where the healing rhythm of the earth is never far from reach.