A: 15 minutes from the west gate on hwy 120. About 50 minutes form valley floor.

Q: When should we go into/out of the park to avoid lines at the gate and traffic?

A: The earlier the better! Getting in early allows you the pick of the park, but if you get in after 10am you will be with everyone else and may have to search for parking. Same goes for leaving the park. If you wait until 5pm you may get stuck in the rush to get home.

Q: Is it private at Spinning Wheel with 5 houses?

A: All of our houses are spaced out over the 18 acres we own so no one is crowded by others. We are also in the middle of national forest so no neighbors either!

Q: How long is the drive from SF?

A: 3.5 hours.

Q: How long is the drive from LA?

A: 6 hours.

Q: How far is San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) or Sacramento (SMF) airports?

A: About 3.5 hours.

Q: Are there local restaurants?

A: See Park Activities page.

Q: Where is the closest grocery?

A: Groveland. But we suggest you stop at Oakdale from hwy 120, Oakhurst from hwy 41 or Mariposa from hwy 140.

Q: Where is the closest gas station?

A: East to Yosemite Lakes (about 5 miles). West to Buck Meadows (about 5 miles).

Q: Where is the closest pharmacy?

A: Groveland, about 17 miles west on hwy 120.

Q: How far is the Yosemite valley?

A: 36 miles.

Q: How far is the Foresta?

A: 40.2 miles.

Q: How far is the Wawona?

A: 68.2 miles.

Q: How far is the Oakhurst?

A: 89.3 miles.

Q: How far is the Tuolumne Meadows?

A: 58 miles.

Q: How far is the Tioga Pass?

A: 66.5 miles.

Q: Does everyone have access to the pool/hotub/river?

A: Yes, everyone has access to the pool, hot tub, and river. The river is open all day to everyone, but the pool does have hours of operation (noon to 5pm) and the hot tub does as well (6pm-9pm) After 9pm we ask that guests have quiet time as to allow everyone a chance to enjoy the peaceful nature that surrounds Spinning Wheel Yosemite.

Q: Is the pool communal?

A: Yes.

Q: What are the hours?

A: Noon-5pm.

Q: Is the hot tub communal?

A: Yes.

Q: What are the hours?

A: 6pm-9pm.

Q: Are pets allowed at Spinning Wheel Yosemite?

A: No.

Q: Are there dogs on the property?

A: Yes, and very friendly.

Q: How many guests are included with our reservation?

A: Each house has a limited number of guests that can stay. The basic quote is for 2 guests. You can enter the number of guests you plan on bringing in our booking engine and it will tell you the cost and which house can hold that number of guests.

Q: How much does an additional guest cost?

A: Our additional guest rate is $35 per person per night beyond the first 2 guests. This cost will be included in your quote if you entered the total number of guests coming when requesting a quote.