Had an amazing full day trip to the Kings Canyon area with Luke in July. i'm a beginner Flyfisher,…read moreso asked Luke to help me troubleshoot a couple issues with my casting. He quickly diagnosed the underlying causes and made the right recommendations to remediate. By the end of the day, I was much more confident and had caught several native rainbow trout to show for it!

Sierra fly Fisher / Luke provides an exceptional, guided, first time fly fishing experience in…read moreYosemite valley featuring patient instruction on casting and water approach. They offered top-tier gear, including waiters and rods, and leads the trips to scenic and crowded spots for catching wild trout in Yosemite.

Phenomenal experience. We camped in spot 20, highly recommend it's very secluded and quiet. Camp…read morehost Steve was so kind and fun, gave us tons of recommendations. Bathrooms were very clean, and we even got a visit from the local black bear at night, which we saw from our car. 11/10 must visit, will come back. Tip: go creek crawling at angel falls!!

Forks campground was amazing Very low key for April on a Tuesday and Wednesday…read more It was a little annoying when we first got to our site the campground host Carmen was more concerned about us moving the table then welcoming us to our site. Also they had 4 bathrooms next to our site but 3 were locked and the one opened stall, the lock was broken I supposed they didn't want to clean all 4

We had an excellent day with David. We booked a private tour for my wife and me. We are not so…read moreyoung so David tailored it to our pace and abilities (still made it to the top of Sentinel Dome- well worth the effort!). Literally went from the valley floor to the peak of sentinel dome. His knowledge of the park is outstanding. He picked us up at our lodge and dropped us there at the end of the day- even gave us the picnic we couldn't eat during the trip because clouds blocked the astrophotography portion. He even apologized for the clouds! An all day adventure; we were happily exhausted when we got back to Evergreen Lodge. Highly recommend.

Dave is AMAZING! We had the best day with him on our private tour of Yosemite. He is so fun,…read moreknowledgeable, a great conversationalist and made the day fabulous. I had the best time and felt like we got to really see Yosemite and get to know the park. I would 100% recommend booking with him and his company. Hands down the BEST!!

My family was in the middle of a five-day stay in Yosemite, and we desperately needed a break from…read morethe over-chlorinated hotel pool, the stuffy room, and the miles and miles and miles of hiking--which, with a five-, six-, and 11-year-old, doesn't exactly scream "happy family vacation." So we rented a boat on Bass Lake, and man, it was awesome. The crew was extremely friendly and accommodating, and the boat itself--a medium pontoon with an inner tube--was great. The shop didn't offer much in the way of actual provisions for the boat ride, unless your idea of lunch is chips, Doritos, donuts, and 75 varieties of soda. Basically, everything you need to give three children a four-hour sugar high in the middle of a lake. I would have loved some sandwiches, fruit, or anything that didn't have a cartoon mascot on the package. The price is where the missing star went. You're looking at around $500 for the boat and inner tube for four hours, and then you have to pay for the gas on top of that. Maybe that's standard practice, but it felt like a lot for four hours. For the whole day? Sure. But four hours? My bank account is still kicking me in the balls. That said, Bass Lake was unbelievably nice to swim in, and diving off the boat in the middle of that gorgeous lake was incredible for the kids. The inner tube was the undisputed highlight. We went zipping around the lake like a bunch of deranged dragonflies, and the kids absolutely crushed it. They never wanted to get off. The smiles on their faces ultimately made the price worth it, and we all wished we could have stayed out there the entire day. Four stars and highly recommended--especially if budget isn't a concern.

We stopped by around 10:30 a.m. on the Fourth of July, just a couple of hours after opening, ready…read moreto spend several hundred dollars renting jet skis. We were told they were not renting jet skis that day. That immediately didn't make sense. Before arriving, I had checked the website, which showed availability. We didn't argue or make a scene we simply accepted what we were told and booked for the following day. The interaction continued to bother me, so later that evening I called anonymously and asked whether they were renting jet skis that day. This time, I was told yes. So why were we told, face-to-face, that they weren't renting jet skis that day? As a Black customer, it's difficult not to question whether race played a role. I can't know what motivated the employee, but being told "no" in person, then receiving the opposite answer over the phone later that same day, while also seeing non-Black customers renting jet skis, left me feeling singled out. Whether this was poor customer service, dishonesty, or something more, it left a lasting impression. I hope no one else has the same experience.

The train ride was slow and very informative. Shawn was excellent and giving us the history of the…read morerailroad and the lumber industry in this area!

Do the moonlight dinner train! We chose the cuppola (second story of the caboose). If I did it…read moreagain I would just choose the caboose. Padded, forward facing seating and a private guide make it worth it. The price point is worth it when you consider dinner & dessert , beverages (including beer/wine), plus the train experience and campfire singers at the stop. We had an amazing 4 hours (5:30-9:30pm). Pre-dinner we strolled the grounds, gift shops & museums and watched some folks pan for gold. Dinner at 6:30 and then you're off by 7:15pm. The train ride and history lesson aboard the train plus a lively sing along at the campfire stop take you through to 9:30 return to the depot. Highly recommend!

Very friendly very good selection great prices I only wish I could go back more often, there's so…read moremuch to choose from!

Alpenglow has a great, ever-changing selection of new and used items. I feel like I get a great…read moredeal of money back for the used items I place on consignment. Travis is knowledgeable and friendly and makes shopping at Alpenglow a pleasant experience. Love the new section of the store that is stocked with gift-worthy books and more.

This review is only for the boat rental, showers, and cafe as we did not stay at this resort...but…read morewe might in the future because it seems pretty cool. We had our annual camping trip at one of the local campsites near Miller's Landing resort. One of our days we decided to use our 15% off coupon from our campsite to Rent a 9 persons pontoon boat. The folks working at the counter for the boat rental were friendly and helpful. I wish I could say the same thing for the dude's working at the actual boat dock. They gave us weird vibes. Like, have y'all never seen Asians renting a boat? WTF are you guys glaring at? WTF is so funny? It was irritating AF! Thankfully, the time on the water was really fun! The kids had such a good time zipping around on the water and we also rented a tube that we towed off the back of the pontoon boat. Yes, it's not a speed boat, but it was fast enough for the kids to enjoy being towed around. The next day we went back to Miller's Landing to use their public showers. Five dollars for five minutes. Make it quick! The shower's were clean, water was warm, or cold if you prefer, but the line can get long. There is no complimentary shampoo, soap, or conditioner, so be sure to BYO. It was a good option for those of us who were tent camping that NEEDED a shower. Although we didn't dine in the restaurant, we did get drinks, ice cream, and milkshake's from the café, all of which were really tasty. We will definitely plan to incorporate a boat rental, showers, and meals at Miller's Landing when we plan our annual camping trip for next year!

Great cafe food Chicken sandwich, monster nachos and the…read moreChicago dog were all devoured as was the affogato and scoops of ice cream we had for dessert. Casual yet clean outdoor patio and indoor seating available and dog friendly- they even offer four choices on their dog menu. Service was good too.

So so fun! Amazing views, water crossings, and the horses were so so well behaved. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this place! We did the 2 hour tour and walked in with out a reservation luckily they had 2 spots left!

This is one of the most professional horse back riding stables that we have gone to across the US…read moreand Canada over the past decade or more. The horses are well trained and cared for, and the staff is attentive, patient and kind. The ride was beautiful. We did a one hour tour that crossed a creek twice and went up and down hills. The staff does a verbal training and allows some time for practice--making sure that everyone is comfortable before heading out. They even stopped part of the way to check everyone's saddles and take photos. I highly recommend these stables when in the Yosemite area. As a plus, flush toilets are available at check-in.

Had a great experience with David, caught some fish, learned a lot and had interesting talks.read more

David took my husband and I on a wonderful fishing and hiking excursion! He is knowledgeable, kind…read moreand professional. We learned a lot about fishing techniques, and saw some amazing views!

Beautuful area. Clean comfortable cabins. The pool and hot tub are amazing. And fun at the…read moreclubhouse with lots of games too!

We tent camped here for two nights in July 2026. For the facilities and amenities, I would give…read morethis venue 5/5 stars. We loved it! Our tent site was shaded and large. There are only about six tent sites as compared to numerous RV sites plus cabins and yurts. I am giving the business 2/5 stars. This is due to the extreme lack of safety promotion regarding regular black bears on site. We have tent-camped eight other times in bear country. In all circumstances, we were provided with and used a bear-proof food storage locker. We were coached by staff about bear safety (e.g., no food in tent or car, use bear locker and garbage receptacles, make noise if they approach, etc.). In these other settings, we observed multiple signs throughout the campgrounds reiterating bear safety. We were provided with dishwashing stations to minimize food residue on sites. While camping in bear country, we never saw a bear but knew to be quite cautious. When we checked in at Outdoorsy Yosemite, I was rapidly oriented to the facility such as the locations for bathroom, pool, etc. The employee then stated, "Keep your food out of your tent. Put away your food in your car when you're not at your site" and shifted to the next topic. I read between the lines, thinking, "I suppose we must be in bear country." As I flipped through the paper packet, I saw the alert I posted here. I observed two signs about bears in the campground. During our first evening we were informed by members that bears are regular visitors. The woman showed us multiple pictures of recent bear sightings, such as at campsites and outside the lounge. We realized we should be more careful than instructed. At 10:30 PM we put away all our food in our car. We had the trunk open for ten minutes as we waited for our teen to return with his toiletry bag. The remaining family was in our tent, just three feet from our car. I heard an extremely loud crash and looked out. An older cub had heaved out our cooler from the trunk and was scavenging. We emerged from the tent, making noise. The bear moved ten feet away. We got on the car horn and continued to make loud noises. It moved out of sight. The next morning, we saw a bear wandering the campground road. That evening, at about 10 PM, we were in the lounge enjoying a movie. My teen daughter returned to our site to get her water bottle. There was no food out - all was in the car with the trunk closed. She stopped short when she saw a very large bear (about 7 feet high) standing on hind legs at our picnic table, sniffing around, about 25 feet away. She slowly backed away and thankfully made her way back safely to our family. The next morning, we heard a bear in the greenbelt adjacent to our site. This was very unnerving. On our last morning, I asked to speak to the director, Kim. I appreciated her time and listening ear. I raised my concerns about the proximity and frequency of bears. She responded that this is bear country and that there are frequent bear sightings in nearby areas as well. Since this is not public property, the government cannot help and we will always have bears here. I stated that I completely understand; however, I asked what CAN be done, what IS in your control. I shared how we have tent camped in bear country, followed the strict and clear protocols, and never seen a bear. At Outdoorsy Yosemite, where bears are regularly sighted, the management by staff is noticeably passive. I had to infer that this is bear country from the orientation by the employee. There are no bear lockers. There are minimal signs. There is an attitude that it's normal to have black bears roaming around campsites, snooping in campsites, and that nothing bad will happen. I understand that these are not grizzlies, but they are still wild animals who deserve our respect and may not always act in a safe manner. From what I have read from the national parks, the more bears are around people, the more desensitized they get, the more they return, and the greater chance of incidence. It's quite concerning to know that you are tent camping in an area where bears regularly roam. I told Kim that although we loved the facility, we could not stay here again unless there were bear lockers and assurance of active communication about the regular bears on site. She said she is looking into bear lockers for tent sites only due to the expense and would share my input with the board. They do have bear-safe garbage receptacles. We learned from a member that we can wash dishes in the lounge; this would be an important feature for staff to highlight. Among other changes, all sites need bear lockers since bears can get into vehicles; if not, then at least provide centrally located, shared lockers for RVs & individual lockers for tent sites. I cannot recommend this venue - too stressful & unsafe!