Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

Overview

• Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort is a historic mountain lodge and retreat complex located in a small oak-and-pine valley about 27 miles downstream from Yosemite Valley. The property dates to the 1930s and blends rustic camp character with updated guest services.
• The facility offers a campus-style experience with cabins on stilts across a hillside, a main lodge with a restaurant (June Bug Cafe), a lower-level health spa, group/meeting facilities and several vacation rental houses. Guests range from couples and families to backpackers and group retreats.
• Overall atmosphere is relaxed, community-oriented, and outdoorsy, with an emphasis on simple comforts, regional food, and wellness amenities in a forested mountain setting.

Features & Amenities

• Yosemite Health Spa
  • Garden deck overlooking the gorge
  • Large stainless-steel hot tub using fresh spring water
  • Cedar hot rock sauna and a tub room for essential oil and herbal baths
  • Yoga studio, massage and herbal therapy rooms
• Lodging variety (campus-wide)
  • Private hotel-style rooms in cabins (Superior and Standard)
  • Tent cabins (glamping-style and historic canvas tent cabins)
  • Youth hostel dormitories and family dorm rooms
  • Vacation rental houses nearby
• Dining — June Bug Cafe onsite serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a focus on regional, sustainable and some organic ingredients
• Group & event facilities
  • Bodie Room (large meeting/event hall), Amphitheater (redwood bench seating), Yoga Studio, Ridge Top Plaza, Tenaya Room and dining hall/deck
• Property services and practical amenities
  • Free parking (may be up to 300 ft from cabins), Wi‑Fi across property (fiber-backed), EV charging (Type 1 50 amp and 30 amp 14-50 plug)
  • Coin laundromat, guest kitchen, shop at reception, mail drop, bag lunches to-go
  • Accessible rooms, parking and public areas on each mountainside level
  • Dog-friendly rooms (limited) for a $60 per stay fee

Services

• Spa services: day passes, hot tub/sauna access, massage therapy, specialty baths, herbal treatments, personal yoga classes
• Dining services: full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, takeout, trail sack lunches, catering for groups and weddings
• Group & event planning: venue rental, buffet/plated menus, AV/lighting, staging, seating, event packages, referrals for transport/guides/musicians
• Accommodations services: daily housekeeping for most lodging, reservation support, cancellation policies, visitor information and Yosemite itinerary help
• Transport/visitor assistance: YARTS & Amtrak stop at the end of the driveway; 15% discount if arriving by public transit or bicycle

Pricing

• Dining: typical dinner entrees range roughly $19–$45; breakfast plates around $9.50–$14; lunch $13–$19; desserts $6–$7
• Group packages & events:
  • Group food/board packages start around $75 and up (bed, meals, taxes inclusive)
  • On-site group catering/food for events can start at $65 per person (food, beverage, tax and accommodations noted as example)
  • Venue rental ranges $100–$400/day for rooms like the Bodie Room
  • Wedding buffet-style entree choices advertised in the $33–$39 per person range plus tax and 15% service charge
• Other fees: dog fee $60 per stay; corkage fee $10 for bringing your own wine

Location & Hours

• Address: Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, 6979A CA State Highway 140, P.O. Box 81, Midpines, CA 95345
• Telephone: 209.989.3598
• June Bug Cafe hours: open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily; breakfast service 7:00–10:30 AM; lunch around 11:30 AM–1:00 PM; dinner winter 5:30–8:00 PM (weekends later), summer later service times
• Spa: located on the lower level of the lodge with garden deck — day passes and services available (specific daily hours not listed on the extracted content)
• Reservations: online booking via their reservations link/OpenTable; cancellation generally 7 days (14 days for vacation rentals)

Notes

• The resort emphasizes a historic, authentic mountain-camp character combined with modern comfort — cabins on stilts, restored sugar pine cabins, and a mix of lodging types for different budgets.
• Well-regarded on-site dining (June Bug Cafe) is a focal point — seasonal menus, vegan/vegetarian options, and made-to-order trail lunches.
• The Yosemite Health Spa stands out with its oxygenated stainless steel hot tub, a large cedar hot-rock sauna, and adjacent yoga and therapy rooms — ideal for wellness-focused stays.
• Strong appeal to groups: dedicated venues (Bodie Room, Amphitheater, Ridgetop), packaged pricing, and on-site event support make it suitable for retreats, weddings, and educational trips.
• The resort is mindful of sustainability (regional foods, composting/recycling) and practical visitor issues (Yosemite Vehicle Pass information, transit alternatives via YARTS).