John Muir Lodge

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A spacious indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors. - John Muir Lodge (Hume)
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest and tall trees. - John Muir Lodge (Hume)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a painting on the wall. - John Muir Lodge (Hume)
A restaurant with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining. - John Muir Lodge (Hume)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV and microwave, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the walls. - John Muir Lodge (Hume)
Located close to Kings Canyon Visitor Center and North Grove Loop Trail, John Muir Lodge provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a fireplace in the lobby. Active travelers can enjoy snowshoeing at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Grant Grove Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Hume, John Muir Lodge is in a national park. General Sherman Tree is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North Grove Loop Trail and Panoramic Point. Kings Canyon Visitor Center and Big Stump Trail are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like cave exploring, rock climbing, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Hume travel guide
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86728 California 180, Hume, CA, 93633

What's nearby

  • A large redwood tree in a forest with a wooden walkway and people walking.
    Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A large redwood tree with a hollow at its base, surrounded by a forest.
    General Grant Tree
    6 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A forest with tall trees, a large fallen log, and a group of people walking on a path.
    General Sherman Tree
    60 min drive - 36.0 miles
  • Kings Canyon Visitor Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • North Grove Loop Trail
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • 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
  • Hume Lake Christian Camps Snack Bar
    20 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 17 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Grant Grove Restaurant

Things to do

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Snowshoeing

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 17.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Is John Muir Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at John Muir Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at John Muir Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is John Muir Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kings Canyon Visitor Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of North Grove Loop Trail and Panoramic Point. Big Stump Trail and Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

John Muir Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 840 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay. Great restaurant. Carolina was awesome in telling us all the things to do. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable, quiet rooms, great location, friendly staff. Comfy beds. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location. A perfect place to rest your head in the park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very friendly and helpful staff. We loved the fresh backed cookies! The location was great. The hotel was nice but could use some updating - in particular, it took a while for the room to warm up when we put the heat on at night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff, nice facility. Great food at the restaurant nearby. Parking is pretty limited though at the lodge itself. The lodge is close to all the good old giant trees! The Park Visitor Center is also top notch there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and well managed place with a very convenient location in the park. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely come back to the John Muir lodge. Only thing to prepare for is the food situation, really there is only one restaurant nearby and it’s okay but not something I would want to each at everyday of my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I stayed with my 4 year old son and the staff was helpful and friendly with questions about trails and hikes. Room was clean and bed was comfy the mattress is VERY SOFT!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great one night stay at John Muir Lodge. It is rustic but with all modern amenities. Also the location is awesome. I will stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Although its dated lt was a decent location and the staff were very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful nature all around!!! Loved its prime location and the convenience of it all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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View was amazing , rooms are clean , bathroom new and clean , had a big hall where can sit , play or just relax .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The Inn was a step above a Super 8, Comfort Inn, Red Roof inn type room but Cost Over Twice As Much. For that you get cheap toilet paper and facial tissues, a bed that needed replacing five years ago, no ambiance in the lobby and an overall feeling that they charge so much as they are in a National Park and probably will never see you again anyway. The staff was great as was the cookie I got when checking out. I love National Park lodges as there is just a special aura to them;. This place doesn’t have it. ,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very nice and helpful. Cozy lodge convenient location. The only downside was that there is no good restaurant on location. The only restaurant around is next to the visitor center and has terrible service. Everyone was frustrated over the long wait and rudeness of the waitresses there. I don't blame the lidge for this just wanted to mention it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Truly charming lodge in a great location. Rooms were rustic in keeping with the flavor of the area. Large, clean & comfortable. Lobby had a large stone fireplace with tables & chairs. One chilly evening there was a roaring fire there, adding to the ambiance. A microwave was available if you wanted to enjoy a quick meal in the lobby, and coffee & tea were there too. Front desk staff were friendly & welcoming. You could walk to the area with a full service restaurant, market and gift shop, as well as park visitor center. I would definitely stay there again,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The place itself was great! It is extremely close to the General Grant Tree, fallen monarch, panoramic view, big stump trail and Mark Twain’s stump! Within walking distance, there is a market and one restaurant. Overall, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The only draw back is they didnt have air conditioning. The front desk was amazing and allowed us to pick a 1st floor room. Which was nice and cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place to stay and enjoy the parks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful - thank you. Easy walking distance to visitor center, dining, and store (as well as Grant's Groove).
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This National Park Lodge is the nicest place I have stayed in the many parks I have visited. My only issue was the very soft bed in the ADA room we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay. The staff is friendly and kind. The rooms were clean and I loved that there was a Keurug and coffee pods available. I recommend tge stay at John Muir Lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a great mountain lodge accommodation. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location inside the park. Trails within walking distance from the lodge. Restaurant on site with lots of options. Great all around experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place to stay. staff was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025