Yosemite Lodging at Big Creek Inn

One word: Amazing.
We were blessed to be able to stay at the Big Creek Inn with Pamela over NYE.
This was our first B&B experience and I believe others will be hard to top. We stayed in the Madera Room the first night and switched over to the Mariposa room for NYE.
MADERA ROOM
— Gorgeous. It was a queen size bed with a temperature control fire place, beautiful bathroom with a large (almost big enough for two) bathtub and shower, tons of personal amenities (so no worries if you forgot anything), and 32″ flat screen TV.
MARIPOSA ROOM
— When we received our keys and opened the door, I was dreaming. The door opens to an inviting foyer with hardwood floors. There are two separate bathrooms — we called his and hers. A flat screen TV and gas fire place. I was in heaven. This room is larger than most studio apartments in Hawaii. Both rooms had a lanai and a little bistro table set. It was inviting, it was romantic, we never wanted to leave.
BREAKFAST
— As this was our first B&B experience, we did not know what to expect for the other «B» (breakfast). As a veggie, I always feel uncomfortable pulling the «I don’t eat meat card» when asking for special accommodations. I was pleasantly surprised to see there were plenty of options for all dietary preferences (meat lovers and veg-​heads alike).
— This time was spent with the inn-​keeper, Pamela. She was a great host with a little sass in her. She was helpful and honest. She recommended what to do, and what to see, and things we could skip. We really appreciated that.
— There is also a little guest lounging area where Pamela has provide literally 100s of DVDs to watch, snacks, magazines and soda! If you forgot a cutting board, wine opener or anything else she’s got you covered!
This B&B is gorgeous. We felt right at home and not in a hurry to leave. Our only regret was that we did not spend more time in the room to enjoy it more. We will be back.

Love love love this place! Visited Yosemite for the first time, blankets of snow on the ground — a magnificent wonderland it was! And Big Creek Inn was the perfect spot to lay our heads :). Very clean, private and cozy… everything you could possibly need! Great little breakfast (Pamela, the owner, even made me a gluten –free eggs Benedict!), wonderful location too. Pamela was lovely, & extremely helpful with loads of Yosemite tips. Will definitely be back! Highly recommended!

Ideally located, very close to the park entrance and easy to find. Pamela is very helpful and accommodating, her level of hospitality is unmatched. She has great insight into hiking in the park, offering advice on trails, peak traffic times, and weather. Wonderful and quality breakfast spread — freshly prepared eggs, sausage, bacon, mini pastries, fresh fruit, cereals, yogurt, coffee, and juice. Very comfortable rooms, unbelievably clean facilities. Appreciated the small fridge to be able to store our snacks and lunches for our hikes. There is plenty of Yosemite literature available for guests, as well as DVDs, Wifi, Games. Will absolutely be returning.
Thank you Pam!
— Billy and Lauren

We stayed at the Big Creek Bed & Breakfast for two nights in June, 2015. The owner, Pamela knew the area very well and gave us tips for our visit. Our room had two double beds with a big bathroom. Everything was clean with no room issues. Pamela had peanuts available so that you can see the stellar jays fly in and take what they wanted. We placed the nuts on the second floor outside sitting area. Once one bird spotted the nuts, it became a free for all. This B&B is located within a short ride to Yosemite’s entrance. If you have disabled license plates on your vehicle and the National Park Senior Pass, there is no entry fee. A disabled card should also work.
The one area that I feel that could be improved is breakfast. To earn 5 Stars, some changes should be made. The quality of a Buffet Breakfast is dependent upon the provider. The scrambled eggs with cheese were made a head of time that morning and kept warm for a while as the guests appeared. Since there are only three rooms, I don’t feel it’s a big deal to cook items freshly unless you don’t want to. We have stayed in many other B&Bs with superior food – some buffet items but the cooked items were made for you and/​or served. Am I expecting too much for something freshly baked or cooked? Maybe different scrambled or fried eggs, freshly made and served would be superior to what was offered. Or should Pamela just sit on a stool to observe the on goings while offering a repeat of yesterday? Since this is a business that caters only to travelers, I suggest some improvement. I have an issue with buffets that fall below what we experienced in other B&Bs. Beware if you state anything but 100% praise for the owner. She might enter something to place the blame on the reviewer. After reading newer views, on other review sites, it’s claimed that Pamela has been forced to improve the quality of food. It’s stated the eggs are freshly cooked and even Eggs Benedict was served. Please verify this in your review.
I would recommend Big Creek B&B to all as it provided us with two nights of great sleep. For dinner, we drove into town twice. Not «that» far but figure on approximately 20 minutes. There are many good restaurants to choose from and a chance to fuel up as it’s costly in the Park.

Came for a second stay at this impeccably maintained B&B. Pamela and Indie are wonderful innkeepers. The property is extraordinarily clean and well maintained. The breakfast is very well done and pleasant and usually included interesting international guests. Pamela provides great advice on Yosemite area places to hike and visit.

Absolutely perfect!!!
Pamela has created a little oasis in Fish Camp… one that is immaculately clean, modern and filled with every amenity you may need. Best of all you get access to Pamela’s encyclopedic knowledge of all the local hikes including what’s best right now — wild flowers in bloom, trail conditions, crowds, etc.
The rooms are spacious, very quiet, comfortable, and did I mention clean? Each had a balcony overlooking the creek and a quiet meadow. Hummingbirds fought over the feeder outside the kitchen door while a Stellar’s Jay tried to convince us to feed him the peanuts supplied inside for that purpose.
Indy, the inn’s standard poodle, is a sweetheart.

We had a wonderful experience. Pam is a great host, the breakfast was delicious, and the rooms were very impressive. Lots of modern upgrades and so clean! Would definitely come back again. A great location if you’re visiting yosemite ntl park!

I am so glad to have found this lovely B&B. We were in Fish Camp for a wedding and while everyone else had negative stories about their stay at the local large hotel, we had a delightful and relaxing stay at this beautiful little gem. Pamela couldn’t have been more accommodating or welcoming. The room was impeccably clean and well appointed. The breakfast was fresh and delicious, and the whole place had a quiet serenity that made me with we were staying longer.

My husband and I stayed at Yosemite Big Creek Inn and were totally awed… it is one class act. The rooms are nicely decorated and comfortable. Pamela took time to show us around and where everything was located and made us feel so welcome. The views are amazing and so close to Yosemite National Park. We highly recommend staying here.

Big Creek Inn was our first B&B experience. Pam upgraded our room from a queen to king for free. Pam’s place is a huge, beautiful house with 3 bedrooms (all upstairs) Pam makes breakfast for all her guests downstairs. My husband and I were the only guests there at the time but the space looked like it could easily accommodate 6 – 8 guests. We stayed in the Mariposa room — spacious room with the view of the creek. We loved fire place and the nice bathroom in our room. The bathroom set up was really sweet. It was separated so that one person could take the shower in one room while the other one is using bathroom/​sink/​make up etc in the other room.
Staying with Pam felt like we were with a friend. She made sure that we were comfortable and arranged breakfast around our schedule. She made yummy egg Benedict with fresh fruit, juice, coffee and tea for us. There were also snacks, pops, coffee and tea available for guests anytime just right outside of our bedroom doors. There’s a ‘hangout ’ place with a table, microwave, fridge where we can have our snacks. Would definitely consider staying here again if we’re in the area.

I don’t know where to begin. We picked this place at the very last minute. Thank goodness there was a room available. Shortly after making the reservation, Pamela, the proprietor, called me to determine our arrival time. At that point, I should have realized that I was dealing with someone who focuses on every detail. I appreciated that level of customer service. The amenities, the comfort of the home were 5+stars. If you are into movies, Pamela, has a heck of a selection. Snacks, coffee, peanuts for the Blue Jays, bathrobes, great soaking tub, adorable dog, great breakfast (toast, juice, coffee, fruit, cereal, cheese, eggs). Great conversation at the breakfast table. If you need suggestions, Pamela is a wealth of information and the suggestions she provided were right on target. The proximity of the B&B to the park entrance was extremely close by and SO convenient. The location was wonderful. The evening was quiet and pitch black for star gazing. In the morning and early evening birds chirping. As soon as you entered the property, you got a feeling of serenity and tranquility. Thank you Pamela. You have done a wonderful job.

Had a great stay for 2 nights at the Big Creek Inn. Our hostess Pamela was very insightful and helped us with our daily itineraries in the national park. The lodging was immaculate and the breakfast very fresh. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

If you are looking for a pleasant weekend trip into Yosemite. This is a nice B&B located in the South Gate of Yosemite. It not a historical B&B – it is more like a vacation condo. Great owner.
We enjoyed the weekend away from the San Francisco for some quiet time. Enjoyed the weekend for the short drive into the Yosemite Valley.
Highly recommended. We will return. Nice breakfast and very clean rooms.
David T

Enjoy wildlife from your private balcony!
Our stay here was the perfect complement to our 4 days of hiking in Yosemite.
Pamela is very thoughtful and helpful, and her rooms are immaculate and include modern amenities. The high-​pressure shower was just what we needed at the end of a long hike each day. Breakfast was hearty and plentiful: usually an array of cereals, hardboiled eggs, bagels and lots of fresh fruit, and she even made waffles and sausage for us on one of the quieter mornings. On our first morning we had a very early hike and Pamela pre-​packed us a breakfast to go, complete with coffee and snacks. She’s been a Fish Camp local for a while now and can help you find all the best hikes and activities (and dinners!) around the park.
Our favorite part about staying at the inn was returning each evening so we could watch birds and wildlife from the room’s private balcony. Over the course of our evenings on the balcony we spotted lots of Stellar’s jays, a group of California quail, a great blue heron, a belted kingfisher, and a couple of mule deer. Pamela also has hummingbird feeders that reliably attract many hummingbirds each evening (either rufous or Allen’s, we weren’t sure). One evening we explored the creek and meadow that all of the rooms’ balconies overlook and were able to spot some warblers, some sparrows, and a woodpecker.
We were initially concerned about the location, since it’s an hour drive south of Yosemite Valley, but we ended up being very happy with it. If you’re mostly doing full-​day hikes and only driving in and out of the park once per day, then the time you spend on the beautiful mountain roads can be quite enjoyable. The Valley is about an hour’s drive north, Glacier Point is a little less far than that, and the Mariposa Grove is very close, only 5 – 10 minutes away from the inn right after the park’s south entrance. On our first morning we made the 2-​hour drive past the Valley to Tuolomne Meadows for some birdwatching and it was totally worth the trip. Although the main lodging and campgrounds within the park would have cut down our driving a bit, you’re going to have to do some driving (or shuttling) from anywhere you stay since the various sights are so far apart, and we noticed that the more central lodging options were much more crowded and felt less isolated than this peaceful 3-​room inn.
We were very happy with Pamela’s inn and would definitely come back in the future.

I have nothing bad to say about the Big Creek Inn, but then I don’t really have anything to rave about either. The rooms are nice — plenty of parking. Short drive to park boundary, but very long drive to any actual destinations in the park. This is a nice place to stay if you just need a bed in a safe, clean location, but it’s not the most exciting B&B I’ve ever stayed at.

Details, Details, Details…
Took the wife and kids (11 & 13) to stay with Pam and John for a winter weekend getaway. Kids had their own room down the hall. The wife and I had the big room at the opposite end.
Kids loved the huge selection of movies, wifi and playing family games in the common area. Mom and dad loved the peace and quiet while we watched the water trickle down the stream surrounded by the snow covered meadow.
A 40 min drive got us in the park and on the ski slopes at Badger Pass.
These guys really pay attention to the little things. Rooms were wonderfully maintained and very clean. Bedding was very high quality and comfy. Breakfast and table conversation was great.
Great stay — Highly recommend. Family friendly

Our weekend trip was great. The stay here made it even better. The view from our room was nice, a view of the creek.
I would recommend this B&B to anyone. Pam and John were helpful in sharing information about Yosemite. They made for great company as well at breakfast.

Fantastic and cozy bed and breakfast in glorious Yosemite!
I stayed at Big Creek Inn two years ago and absolutely loved it.
My girlfriend and I stayed in the largest room which features two balconies, and a wonderful gas stove (that looks like an old log stove) that keeps the room warm and cozy on cold nights.
Great views from the inn, and it’s located close to the must-​see areas of the park.
Pam is a great hostess and you can borrow freely from her fantastic, and current, DVD collection while staying.
Do yourself a favor, while in Yosemite, stay at the Big Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast!

This is a small (three bedrooms), immaculate, well-​run, well-​equipped bed and breakfast super close to the south entrance of Yosemite. The facilities are fully upgraded, well maintained, and spotless. The proprietors were kind, accommodating, and very knowledgeable of the surrounding area.
The property is attractive, and borders on the creek. There is some good view of the night sky from the deck.
The bedroom and bathroom were spotless. The beds seemed new and had very nice sheets and pillows. We did not use the TV, which had cable and a DVD player. The bathroom was very spacious with a nice size modern bathtub.
Breakfast was good, if not spectacular. There were few cooked items, which is understandable with so few guests. Nice assortment of cut fruit.
Other amenities include: Huge stock of DVDs, wifi, laptop with printer, hot tub, telescope, ping pong table, telescope, guide books, snacks.
Although it was not the fault of the proprietors, not having AT&T cellular reception was inconvenient. The roads into Yosemite were undergoing construction this season, so there was some road noise that disturbed the peace and quiet. This will be less of an issue in future years.
If you’re looking for a well-​stocked, clean, well-​run and friendly B&B close to Yosemite on Route 41, Big Creek Inn a.k.a. Yosemite Inn is a great place to stay.

I stayed at Big Creek Inn this past June on a hiking trip, and it was fantastic! I’ve stayed there in the past, and have never had a problem. This past June was no exception. The room was immaculate, and the bed so comfortable. Pam and John, the innkeepers, were very attentive, inquiring about my plans, and offered great insider tips on my chosen hiking trails. Pam gave me information on less traveled hiking trails, which were nearly devoid of other hikers and had some wonderful sights!
Breakfast was wonderful too, with varied options. I have to say, though, I think my favorite thing was the ability to check in late. They have lockboxes at the front door in the event you drive in super-​late or something. Made it so much easier to plan the drive knowing I had that flexibility. I just printed my confirmation with the code, and was all set!
I have never had a negative experience at Big Creek Inn, and it’s always my first stop when looking for a place to stay near Yosemite. It’s such a great, luxurious place to relax after a hard day on the trails. Definitely give them a try when you plan your trip.