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John Muir Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Grant Grove Visitor Center

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Porch
John Muir Lodge is near Grant Grove Visitor Center and Panoramic Point. Guests can enjoy seasonal snowshoeing, American cuisine at Grant Grove Restaurant, and a cozy lobby fireplace. The property features an on-site coffee shop and helpful staff ready to assist with visitor needs.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 13 - Sep 14
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • 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 Grant Grove Visitor Center and North Grove Loop Trail. Panoramic Point 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.
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86728 California 180, Hume, CA, 93633

What's nearby

  • Grant Grove Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • General Grant Tree - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Big Stump Trail - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Kings Canyon National Park Big Stump Entrance - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Hume Lake - 20 min drive - 11.6 miles

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

Hotel near Grant Grove Visitor Center
Located close to North Grove Loop Trail and Panoramic Point, John Muir Lodge provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a fireplace in the lobby. Adventurous travelers may like the 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.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • A gift shop, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at John Muir Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

  • Bedsheets 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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

Property is also known as

John Muir Kings Canyon National Park
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John Muir Lodge Hume
John Muir Lodge Kings Canyon National Park
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Kings Canyon National Park John Muir Lodge Hotel
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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 at John Muir Lodge?

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 Grant Grove 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).

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Reviews

John Muir Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 614 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 614 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 614 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 614 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 614 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilty was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the free water bottle refill machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
In an excellent location, enjoyed my visitor there. Everyone was very polite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Kings Canyon and Sequoia parks! Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay right in the park and close to a visitor center, store, restaurant, and even a post office.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia Vasanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel .It had WiFi and access to all places and right in the middle of everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we wanted. Quiet and right in the park. It made getting around Kings Canyon and Sequoia Parks so much easier and saved a lot on drive times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Beautiful location. Poor eating options. Had run out of drinks in lodge so didnt sit in lovely sitting area as no drinks, snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natividad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bring your own food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic stay we had at John Muir Lodge! Every detail was perfect, from the coffee in the lobby in REAL ceramic mugs, friendly and helpful staff, clean comfortable rooms, quick walk to a fantastic restaurant, gift shop and market at Cedar Grove! I cannot say enough. Highly recommend. Anyone with anything negative to say about the lodge should go stay at a fancy hotel in civilization…you just don’t get it IYKYK
Helpful sign in the lobby upon arrival
A quick hike from the lodge near the General Grant tree
General Grant did not disappoint and was a short hike from the lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angineh

Kind room is advertised to have sofa bed so booked a room for 3 people. Upon arrival we were told hotel does not sofa beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge and its employees are amazing! Everyone is very friendly. WiFi and cell service are spotty and not extremely reliable if that is important to you. The location is amazing if you are spending time in Kings Canyon or Hume Lake. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people and nice lodge in a beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful surroundings, rooms very hot as no ac just a fan , rooms done the job and pizzas at the restaurant were delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small clean quiet wonderful lodge, beautiful forest view, great walking area, nice helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The views and access to other park amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location and clean rooms. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matteo

Liked: Staff & service
The overall experience was good but I found the dining offer very poor and bad organized
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super friendly and very nice stay!

Staff super friendly and helpful, all commodities as they state online, very happy with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful property excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
(52øThe staff was wonderful and the rooms were clean and in great condition. Travelers should know, however, that if you are on the second floor there are no elevators. Also, none of the rooms are air conditioned. There is a fan in the room and that with an open window is the cooler. I was there in September and the nights were cool 52ºF, so it wasn't bad. I don't know how it would be in the summer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Nice place. Very clean and peaceful. Friendly and welcoming staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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