LAKE TAHOE’S GEM - YURT GLAMPING AT HOPE VALLEY
If you are looking for the best Bay Area glamping for a weekend getaway to nature this is the place to be! Tucked away in the Alpine County, surrounded by aspen trees yet just 20minutes to South Lake Tahoe, is Desolation hope valley.
Year-round you can expect to find Hope Valley dressed in its seasonal best. The only thing missing here, thankfully, is the crowds. It’s mainly outdoor recreationists who pass through this pocket of Alpine County making it California’s least populated county.
During a long weekend in October I was looking for a glamping experience for our kids. I love camping, and hope to introduce this to our kids in the future. I thought this would be a good introduction for them.
Plus it has all the perks of a regular camping experience but with the convenience and luxury of a hotel (shelter, comfortable bed, power outlets).
Desolation Hope Valley was a great location to make home base while exploring the surrounding area and making a trip to South Lake Tahoe.
They offer different options from historic cabins, houses, yurts, RV parking, and campsites.
We opted for the yurt and it fit our family of 4 comfortably, there was a King sized bed and a pull out couch which fit the kids perfectly. My favorite part of it was the stargazing roof at night as well as the patio that overlooked the mountains.
The yurt was well insulated, ranging from 20-25ft, and has a convenient soaking tub for the kids to take a bath.
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GLAMPING YURT AMENITIES
King sized beds
Electricity and plus for devices
Fire place
space heater and fan
couch
bathtub
towels
shared sauna ( private space for yourself for 45mins)
extra blankets
coat rack
Picnic tables and benches
WHAT TO BRING?
warm, casual layers and a jacket
walking shoes, slippers
toiletries
portable speakers
games and acitivities to entertain kids
books/ arts & crafts
camping mugs, utensils, cooking stove, pots & pans, plates/bowls
snacks
food supplies
Another great feature of this brand was that they prioritize eco-consciousness and sustainability by outfitting the resort with eco-friendly amenities, bath products, drawing resort water from a nearby well, and planting a tree for every night a guest is booked with them.
Hotel Amenities
Because the yurt and campsites are a part of the Desolation Hotel, guests are welcome to enjoy all the amenities on the main site.
Sorensen’s Restaurant: next to the check in counter at Desolation Hotel. Open daily from morning till night, Sorensen’s Restaurant features fresh, contemporary fare that pays homage to the restaurant’s roots. Enjoy continental breakfast during the week, brunch on weekends, and lunch and dinner menus that change with the season.
General Store & Cafe: open daily for breakfast and lunch, the cafe serves essential fare like coffee and sandwiches right on the campsite ground.
Hiking trails: accessible directly from the resort, there are stunning hikes like the Popo’s trail which overlaps with the Picket Peak-out-and-back trail. Stunning views of Hope Valley and with moderately challenging trails.
The Connector Trail: a moderate 0.35 mile path that connects the Resort to the Campground
Wood-Fired Sauna: Eastern European style woodfired sauna offering an organic experience all to yourself. The hotel books you a 45minute session to use the sauna.
outdoor recreation: fishing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, boating & beyond
We loved our time glamping near Tahoe in Hope Valley where there was no cell phone connection. It was the perfect getaway to spend quality time as a family and really enjoy being disconnected to the world - just the off the grid connection to nature we needed!
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