a week ago
A quiet place
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A no-frills, budget-friendly motel base for Yosemite's southern gateway route.
Black Hawk Lodge is a budget motel in Oakhurst, sitting right along the Highway 41 route that most visitors take toward Yosemite's south entrance. It's a straightforward stop — basic rooms, a no-frills restaurant on-site, and free parking — built for travelers who want a clean bed and an early start up the mountain rather than a resort stay.
Reviews put the lodge at 3.7 out of 5 across 273 reviews, and the pattern is consistent: rooms are basic but clean, staff are friendly and helpful, and the property is quieter at night than its freeway-adjacent location might suggest. Several guests mention in-room conveniences like a microwave, mini-fridge, and coffee, and more than one called it a solid value for the price. A few reviews describe more upgraded touches — a peaceful pool area, balcony views — so it's worth confirming what's included when you book, since room type appears to vary.
Yes — it's a no-frills, straightforward restaurant on the property, useful if you don't want to look elsewhere for a meal before an early Yosemite start.
Yes, free parking is included at the property.
Guests report it's roughly 15 minutes in either direction from stores, gas stations, and the nearby casino — handy for a fuel-up or supply run before heading toward Yosemite.
Multiple reviewers note that despite the freeway-adjacent location, the property is quiet at night — a recurring theme across reviews.
273 reviews
a week ago
A quiet place
3 weeks ago
2 months ago
2 months ago
This was the best place I visited ❤️❤️
3 months ago