Tioga Pass Resort

Photo © Ron Cohen
Having been established in 1914, Tioga Pass Resort is the oldest resort in the Inyo National Forest. The historic lodge, cabins and restaurant are located at 9550 feet elevation, about one mile east of the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park.
Note: Operating under permit with the Inyo National Forest.
The lodge and cabins include 6 historic buildings, built between 1914 and 1924. There are ten cabins and four motel rooms altogether. Tioga Pass Resort strives to keep the buildings and facilities in a condition that preserves their historic nature. Most of the cabins sit right alongside the banks of Glacier Creek.
Seasons Open: May through October, estimated.
Tioga Pass Resort is located in the Inyo National Forest's corner of the Yosemite High Country. There are more than 50 lakes within a 5 mile radius. The lodge sits in the shadow of 13,000 foot Mt. Dana, the second highest peak in Yosemite. The area is surrounded by Yosemite National Park, the Ansel Adams Wilderness, and the Hoover Wilderness. This is one of the most spectacular natural locations in the world.
Rate Range: Cabin rate range is $105-250. Restaurant rate range is $5-$20.
Tioga Pass Resort is located on California Highway 120 West (also known as Tioga Pass Road). The Resort is about one mile east of the Eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park, and about ten miles west of the junction of US 395 and Highway 120 West.
Over the past eight years, Tioga Pass Resort has striven to become an Eco-Friendly business. So far, this has included replacing inefficient tank water heaters with state of the art demand heaters, replacing consumptive electrical devices with energy star rated appliances and other low-demand appliances, and reduced water consumption and on-site sewage treatment by over 50% through conservation and education. In the Cafe, Tioga Pass Resort selects natural and organic ingredients where possible to enhance the primarily made-in-house menu.







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william Gardisky wrote on March 25, 2011: Al Gardisky was my grandfather (Charles), brother. I first learned of the resort in the 70’s while passing through on vacation. My wife and I were surprised and made a few phone calls to the Midwest and verified that Al was indeed an uncle of mine. I have a family tree showing Al and his family. Only a few Gardiskys have made the trip to Tioga Pass---myself, my wife and my daughter and her husband a few years ago. We rented from the Kelleys in the early 80’s and they had a photo of Al and of course his resemblance to Charles was remarkable.