After an 8-hour hike to the glacier, we stopped at this spot for some BBQ--and it really hit the spot! They served us a plate loaded with spicy sausage, tri-tip, chicken, pulled pork, and ribs. It also came with potato salad, baked beans, a slice of bread, and a piece of watermelon. The food tasted great, especially after a long day on the trail. Sitting is outdoors. People were friendly. read more

Glacier Lodge - Hike to the Glacier - Hotels Near Me - Big Pine, California

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I needed a spur of the moment tent site near Big Pine Lakes trailhead. Bam. Tent site secured for 2 nights for a successful long day hike to the Palisade Glacier. You reserve the tent site through their website. The town of Bishop is less than 30 minutes away and there's a BBQ restaurant in Big Pine. Will be back. read more

Glacier Lodge - Campsite. - Hotels Near Me - Big Pine, California

Well, since we live nearby, we haven't stayed at the lodge. We do go up the mountain for the drive and beautiful location of the lodge, because they offer a Saturday BBQ during the summer. The BBQ dinner is delicious and the sides are very tasty! Highly recommended! read more

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This review is for the rude and self centered man minding the store at the time. We always try and support local businesses so we went in looking to order some food. Well... the guy was sitting there eating something from a paper plate and asked us what we wanted. When we told him he bluntly stated that it would be 15-20 minutes and pointed at his plate. He was also talking with his mouth full of food. We turned around and walked out because whatever he was munching on was more important than making a sale of 6 lunches. The owner lost a sizable sale thanks to the self absorbed clerk who prioritized his snack. read more

This is the second time I've stayed at Glacier Lodge. If you're looking for an authentic mountain experience with amenities, look no further. The staff are exceptionally friendly, and work their butts off to keep the cabins clean, water flowing (and hot), electricity on 24/7 and toilets flowing. Not an east task in the mountains. To those of who've written critical reviews, I think you should stay in the city, or wherever you came from. The worst part about Glacier Lodge, is leaving. To the entire staff: Thank you for your hard work in keeping this gem open AND authentic. Donald & Sharon McCormick read more

It was BBQ Saturday with delicious ribs and freshly made potato salad. The plate was 4 bigs BabyBack ribs and a mounds of delicious salad! Those ribs were perfect: sweet, crispy bark, fall-off-the bone meat...so tender and delicious all for $15! We came up here to check out the fishing, without success...... But it is a beautiful destination! read more

Glacier Lodge - Beautiful Mountain View! - Hotels Near Me - Big Pine, California

I stayed here a couple weeks ago with my four year old and dog. Such a great experience. The camp host was super nice and welcoming. You could tell the campground was still in the process of recovering from the crazy winter, but the campsites were cleared and everything you needed was easily accessible. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Cabin 15, November 2021 The positives: Quiet, isolated escape. OLD cabin charm. Hot/cold running water, flush toilet, shower, electricity, heat, great stove & fridge, well stocked kitchen, comfortable bed, amazing stars at night, and great trail nearby. No mice, only 1 medium and 2 tiny spiders. No dust. Negatives: 1 medium and 2 tiny spiders We couldn't access wifi, no cell service. The sinks, shower, floors, and furniture are a bit grungy. The front of the toilet is about 4 inches from the wall. If you can't deal with grunge, need your curling iron/hairdryer/internet, or are unable to climb a few stairs/navigate uneven terrain, don't stay here. If you're ok "roughing it" and want an escape to nature with quiet and solitude, but you don't want to tent camp, this is a good alternative. For the price, I'd personally stay at a hotel next time, but really appreciate the cute old cabins and the personal touches/efforts that the owners have put into them. It's a unique diamond in the rough. :) read more

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We spent two nights at Glacier Lodge in one of the cute, rustic cabins (#17). The location is beautiful and great hikes are right outside the front door. The cabins are almost 100 years old and so are a bit funky, but very comfortable. Great hot shower and comfortable bed. Our cabin had a little area with a picnic table and fire pit, which backed up to the forest. Our dog had a blast chasing her ball in this area. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was such a harsh winter that the they lost the hydro generator, which provides electricity for the cabins. We had to use lanterns, but it worked out fine and they are working on getting the power back on. We will definitely come back next year. Thank you for the great trip. read more

Don't stay at this campground. The bathrooms here are filthy and the portable toilets don't get regularly serviced. There is trash all over the campsites. This place desperately needs new management. WiFi is $15 and only works right near the store, not at the campsites. read more

This is for their camping site. I'm gonna start with pros: Great location for Big Pine Lake hike, trails are 5minutes walk from camp site. Saturday night BBQs at the café. Beautiful campsite surrounded with mountains. Lots of rocks so you have to watch out where you set up your tent. Also in the small café you can find some stuff. Cons: The worst downside about this place was bathrooms which I believe is important (I don't care much about shower) but toilet and a sink to was hands . They had portable toilets which imagine how many people go in there daily. Already the second day it was unbearable to use but we didn't have a choice. We were there four days so imagine the fourth day. Really horrible dirty bathroom experience. Please if you are charging for camping at least build a proper bathroom for campers. read more

This is going to be long, so here's the short version. If you have a really small travel trailer or motorhome, your rig will barely fit on the sites. If you're hiking & backpacking & don't plan to be at the campsite, this location is great as it's right by the trailhead. If you're looking for a beautifully maintained campsite that you can sit & relax at with family & friends, skip this place & go 1/4 mile down the road to Big Pine Creek Campground or Sage Flats. We traveled here in 2 groups, we tent camped & my parents had their 30 foot fifth wheel. We booked the sites in January & due to a system issue, I was unable to pay for the sites, but the owner, Teresa, who was a gem in communication via text, manually booked our sites & told us to just pay when we arrived for our trip. My dad, a truck driver, called, texted & asked multiple times for pictures of the site #7 to confirm that he would be able to get his RV into the site. Despite the site being at the top of the hill, he was assured it would fit & he could get the rig up there. Upon arrival, he found out that the hill was MUCH steeper than pictures showed & the spot was so small & it was such a tight spot, his rig would not fit (even though they said it would). Darrin, allowed my parents to move to site #1 at the bottom of the hill & told him that my husband & I could set up our tent on their RV site so we could be together, but that we would still have to pay for the site we originally booked. Next day comes around, we arrive around 10 am & I head over to the office to talk with Teresa or Darrin to see if it's possible to move to a closer site to my parents so we could still have our own space & not pay for a site & not use it. I was greeted by Andrew, who became increasingly less & less polite & more & more dismissive & disrespectful. He assured me the sites were all fully book for our entire stay. (This turned out to be incorrect since we were 1 of 4 campers the entire time). Over the course of the next few hours, I walked by to the office to speak to the owners who were not there & "would come in at some point". I finally stopped trying & asked Andrew to send one of them over to my parents site to speak with us to figure things out. Newsflash, they never showed. They never tried to work with us & they never tried to get payment from us. We set up our tent on my parents site (barely fit on the rocks & hill). So, that's good for us. We saved a couple hundred dollars. Prior to arriving, my parents were promised certain hookups for their trailer. They ended up having water (which was a solid brown/red color) & minimal electric- enough to run lights. When their poop tanks were full, they were instructed to dump them in the outhouses & the grey water tanks "wherever". Now, onto the campsites. There are 10 listed on the websites; however, there are an additional half sites that are no larger than parking spaces. The sites are advertised as level, they are not. The RV sites are barely wide enough to fit your rig & climb out of it. The tent sites are just as or more narrow. The hill it is located on is steep, loose rocks/gravel & sand. Per Andrew, 4x4 is required to get an RV to the sites at the top of the hill. (Would've been nice to know 5 months ago when we booked the sites). There is a trout pond that had no trout (we were prepared for that as it's listed on the website; however, a camper said they were told it would be stocked while we were there, it didn't happen). It has 2 outhouses that according to my husband, are nicer than construction site outhouses & 1 flush toilet that was unusable for 24 hours after someone had explosive diarrhea all over it & it was left uncleaned. The shower is out of order & it looks like it has been for a long time. There's very minimal trees meaning barely any shade. They advertise BBQs every Saturday night. It smelled great, but what wasn't great, was the amount of trash thrown around the place the next morning. It makes sense why they have a bear frequent the area. All the food, trash & beer cans left out is a dream for any wildlife. Not having bear boxes at the sites probably doesn't help that issue, either. I understand things happen & things come up. But we were completely misled & lied to in the months prior to our trip. And what's even more shocking is that the owners not once tried to speak to my husband or I in regards to paying for our campsite. Again, that's great for us, just surprising that business owners would not collect payment. So again, if you just need to be close to the trailhead, Glacier Lodge is perfect. We will not be back, but we will definitely be back to stay at Big Pine Creek campground which is on the creek & in the trees with well maintained sites, level pads & beer boxes! read more

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This review is based on customer service. Back in early 2020 we booked campsites and a cabin to parallel a prospected backpacking trip to the lakes. Tragedy struck with wildfires!! We contacted Glacier Lodge to request that we reschedule our trip. Communication back then was quick and they understood the circumstances. I really hope nothing terrible happened. Fast forward two years, and there is ZERO correspondence from the hosts Darrin or Theresa. We were told back in September 2020 that we had until July 2022 to use our credits. I have been non-stop emailing and calling the lodge to reschedule our trip. I am a reasonable person and very forgiving, but if something happened to this place and they had to close their doors, I expect to get my money back. The overall cost to book here was $600+!!!! I would very much like to hear back from the host(s) to get an answer or justification. If the cabins are not available to book, maybe we can book out an additional campsite? If anyone has knowledge to the current state of this company/property, please share. My warmest regards. Thank you and be well, Ashley Brown read more

Great people awesome service, love the trails and how they keep the camp groups super clean and always serviced. Showers are essential and they have those as well. Thank you for being a great camping experience. read more

Glacier Lodge - Hotels Near Me - Big Pine, California

I've been coming up here since the mid-70s and it just keeps getting better every time. Make sure you bring some chairs and hang out at the general store, have some great bbq and listen to music on Saturday nights. read more

Glacier Lodge - Day hike from our cabin - Hotels Near Me - Big Pine, California

BEWARE OF POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DOUBLE BOOKINGS. If you believe you maybe a victim of Credit Card Fraud please contact the Inyo sheriff department as they are investigating this business. We reserved a spot last year and the owner said we have cabin #16 for October 15-16, 2021 We tried calling her many times and her phone was full so we could not leave a message. We drove up there thinking we had the reservation and found out she over booked the cabin. Her explanation was she lost her business phone. Really? The first thing she said was I will give you a refund and to this day we have not received one. 11-3-2021 She said she had a few cabins blow up and could not rent them.. She is dishonest and a very bad business women. Cabins are in terrible condition and falling apart. low expectations for sure poor maintenance and management. Her campground was empty and in terrible condition. No water and on a hill full of rocks. Go another 25 yards further down the road and you will see a State campground that was full. The fishing pond has trout but charges $1 an inch for the fish.. Stay some where else as they are over priced and not honest people. Bishop has excellent cabins with very friendly and professional workers there. Stay away from Glacier Lodge Cabins and campground. read more

This is one of the most hospitable, afforable, and not to mention BEAUTIFUL campgrounds I've ever stayed at Darren has been so accommodating and welcoming!! He immediately offered us advice on the trails we plan on hiking tomorrow, took us on a brief tour of the campground so we had the lay of the land, and assured us he was here to help with any questions we may have. It is our first time here at Glacier Lodge, but will definitely not be the last! Thank you Darren and family! Sincerely, Megan, Matt, Dani, and Drei from Roseville, CA :) read more

After a few days backpacking up the Big Pine Creek to the Lakes, the thought of getting good to eat immediately was a good idea. It was suggested to go down the hill to Big Pine and find a Carl's Jr. or Mc D's or Head to Glacier Lodge Store. Since we had a couple of dogs, the shade at the Glacier Lodge Store would be a better choice. The Store is a small rustic place, as you can see by some photos. It seems the size of a small college dorm room. If you get 6 people in there to order food, the line would be out the door. They cook the basics, like bugers, hot dogs for lunch and Ham and eggs for Breakfast, sodas, beers, and Gatorade. They also so carry t-shirts, nicknack's, bait and tackle, caps and hats. We all ordered the cheese burger with chips with various drinks. While waiting, we decided to splurge and have a beer, maybe not a smart idea since we had to drive down the hill and drive four hours home. The Burgers tasted great, was it because of the altitude after the hike or was it eating outside, surrounded by trees, clean air, great views and friends. Remember, you can always eat at CJ's in the city, but eating outdoors at the Glacier Lodge Store is an experience. read more

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This place is the perfect launchpad for a trek to the Big Pine Lakes, as the trailhead is only about 100 yards up the road, and it truly felt like home when returning from our big hikes. Not sure how I would feel to just stay here otherwise, as there's not a whole lot to see or do on the property. Views are only so-so, with mountain sides a little too close, you're sort of on Big Pine Creek but not enough to see or hear it, etc. There is an extremely small, lame trout pond on site, which might be fun for kids, and the creek is a short walk away as well. The grounds are also very woodsy and lush, with lots of trees and brush to enjoy. We stayed in the cabins, specifically #17, and it was pretty great. You should already know mtn cabins are rarely pristine, but rather hodgepodge while delightfully quaint and unique, and these are no exception. Our unit was surprisingly large. They say it sleeps 2, but because it has an actual living room (with couch and chairs) separate from the bedroom, you could bring an air mattress and easily fit another couple out there, or some kids, etc. Just know that the bathroom is master style, so folks will have to cut through the bedroom to use it at night. Queen bed was comfy, with plenty of pillows and blankets. They don't switch out the sheets, but provided a 2nd set if you want to do it yourself. Towels were just right for 2 people / 2 days, so we didn't need to ask for more. Shower was kind of ghetto, one of those plastic box kits installed after the fact, which was kind of flimsy under your feet and when leaning on the walls, but whatever, it was clean, water was hot, and it did the trick. Kitchen has everything you could need, including stove, a full size fridge/freezer, large sink, seating for 4 at the island counter table, plenty of dishes, glasses, pots and pans, silverware and a full utensil drawer. Kettle and percolator coffee pot are there on the stovetop too. One minor annoyance was the lack of power outlets. There's literally just one in the whole cabin, with a wonky 4-way adapter on it. We got by, but if I returned I'd bring a power strip (with maybe a 3-prong to 2-prong adapter), just to make it easier to charge phones, cameras, etc. However, this also means no low level lamps. You've only got the overhead lights, which can be quite bright and less than relaxing. We basically just turned lights on in opposite rooms to create ambient light. The new owners did say they planned to address the outlet issue ASAP, so hopefully that happens soon, and then they put a couple lamps in there too. Outside you've got a small front porch, and then we really enjoyed the huge, private backyard. It backs up to a stand of trees and a dry creek bed, with fire pit and large picnic table. Finally, staff were pretty cool. We didn't need them much and only spoke to them at check in, but they were friendly and answered all our questions. Father, son and grandpa were all involved with cooking up some tri-tip dinners when we arrived, which they apparently sell on weekend nights. Didn't partake this time around, but man it looked and smelled delicious. read more

Awesome and friendly shop! Has the essentials and there's fishing supplies! Came in handy for the trout in the river and pond. Great and convenient. Definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

I REALLY wanted to like this place more than I did. The staff was EXTREMELY helpful and attentive. Very friendly. Very tasty food. The beans were the best I've ever had. The ribs are as good as other reviewers have been saying. The hiking nearby is amazing. The park ... however... When I arrived there were very few people in the park- nearly every site was open. I communicated the size of my trailer and was assured that they had a site for me. When driving down the main road in the campsite trees on BOTH sides of the road scratched up my trailer- this should never have happened, in my opinion. When taken to my site, there was absolutely no way for me to get into the site. Fortunately, I was able to get another site... but it had no sewage hookup. The one toilet in the campground was utterly disgusting. The high elevation is a plus- it was 115 degrees down the mountain and around 85 degrees at the camp. You don't need anything more than the 20 amps they provide. The bear in the campground was an added bonus. The paw print on the back of our trailer was a fun memory. Also- do not depend on google maps or apple maps to get you to the proper location. The camp is significantly further up the road than these programs will guide you. This is not a fault of the campground, just a helpful FYI. Bottom line- I would have rated the park higher... but the permanent scratches on my newer trailer due to not taking care of the trees on each side of the main road in the campground are unforgivable... read more

Stayed over the weekend with my mom and grandma, Theresa and everyone working there was wonderful and they were so busy, but still found a spot for my RV! The perfect spot to stay after that long hike to the lakes and the Saturday BBQ was BOMB. read more

I've been calling for several days but they don't pick up, their VM is too full to leave a message and they don't call back with SMS option. Are they open for business? read more

My friends and I had an amazing stay here a couple weeks ago! The couple who own and run the lodge are wonderful - they upgraded our cabin, and cooked a fantastic meal for our small group. As for the cabin, it was warm, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The plan was to stay here for a night before embarking on a 2 night/3 day backpacking trip. We got great advice on where to fish during our trip. We'll definitely be back. :-) read more

I went fishing with my family here this summer and we stayed at the Glacier Lodge. The cabins were fine; there were a lot of us and it suited us well- enough sleep spaces and a kitchen and bathroom. However, on the first day the lady who owned the cabins accused my dad of fishing over his limit when he was carrying everyone's fish on one stringer back to the cabin. We thought it was kind of strange of her to make assumptions but we let it be. Then, on the fifth day as we were packing up to head home, the fish and game warden came in with a concocted story and ended up searching our cabin and cars and ultimately counted each of our fish. We were under the limit so we were "let go", but the whole ordeal took an hour and was a bit humiliating for a family of law-abiding, decent people. The whole week we didn't see a single fish and game vehicle nor warden- come to think of it, i've been fishing with my dad in the area since I was a little kid, some twenty something years, and we have never been searched or even stopped. The fish police told us that "someone" had reported us. Considering there weren't many people up there, and no one was looking at our fish other than the owner lady, I am inclined to think she was the one who reported us. I can't get my head around WHY someone would want to get fishermen in trouble when you are marketing your business to fishermen (located near a stocked stream and selling bait and hooks at the general store). read more

My happy place. Started coming here with my parents around 1972, yikes!! Where has all the time gone. The lodge back then was beautiful! It's still a wonderful place for me. Every year the stream changes course just a little bit. The sound of the stream and the seclusion make it a wonderful place to escape the city (lol, I remember the old owners' son, Brad, calling us "Flatlanders" when I was a kid.) Learned to fish here and taught my own daughter to fish in this stream as well. Campsites at the bottom of the second loop are my favorite. Sighhhhhh....... wish I was here. I'll be back for sure!! And I'll definitely be getting a cheeseburger and a rootbeer float! read more

What a beautiful spot! The owners and staff are charming and helpful. The natural setting is incredible and we enjoyed the excellent BBQ on Saturday night after a long tough hike to Lakes 1 and 2. The little cabins are very rustic but having a hot shower and a real bed were really nice and made our visit to this part of the Sierras really special. I can imagine what a job it is trying to keep everything running! The electricity is a bit wonky so we charged back up batteries to charge our electronics and didn't use hair dryers, kettles etc.. It was like a time travel experiment but we loved it. When is the last time you used a stove top percolator. If ever? Adjust your expectations and you will be happy. You will be unplugged so prepare yourself for that. Cabin 17 is at the end of the loop and we enjoyed sitting in folding chairs and having a glass of wine or beer and listening to the birds and our neighbors oldies at their campfire. One note- Google maps sent us on an early turnoff from the north bound 395 and we ended up basically off-roading on a rough road until we met the regular road from Big Pine - come up through Big Pine and save yourself some stress :) During COVID the foodservice hours are subject to change so pack your groceries, but if they are open they do a great job. read more

I had made a reservation by mistake with Glacier Lodge, misunderstanding its location and realizing within an hour of making this mistake (and choosing a non-refundable type of reservation) that I needed to ask for some consideration to cancel the reservation. I phoned the front desk, and a very nice attendant said he understood my problem and would refer this to the 'owners' to help me. He said that would be two days later on a Monday. I called back then and was informed that the owners would get back to me. I texted two days later and called two more times, but was informed the reservation was in the hands of the third party, Roverpass, and that it could not be reversed. I had hoped to negotiate something with the owners and was told two more times 'they would get back to me.' They never did. I really think that this was unnecessarily harsh and unbusinesslike. I am 75 years old and have Parkinson's, and so perhaps not on top of my game. Nonetheless, I would have been happy to pay fees, etc., and then try to make a future reservation for what seemed like a great place. That won't happen, and I would caution others to be very careful in dealing with Glacier Lodge and its third party reservation system. Not friendly. read more

I love this place! I have been coming here my whole life, and I am the third generation in my family to stay in these lovely cabins. It is so nice to know that some things never change! Kathy and her family go above and beyond to accommodate their guests. The cabin that we stayed in had everything that we needed and the bed was super comfy. There were many deer in the yard, and the fall colors were gorgeous! read more

Nice convenient place if you're missing stuff for your trip. As usual I was missing all kinds of stuff but they had everythjng I needed! The adult root beer float is highly recommended!!!! Staff is also amazing and helpful. read more

This is a magical place in the heart of the Eastern Sierras. We were lucky to get the last cabin, slept incredibly well in the comfy bed, slept in (a rarity) and awoke to gorgeous scenery and the smell of campfires. The owner, Darren, was genuinely engaging as he cooked our breakfast burritos and told us of the labor of love which he and his family relocated here to turn to their attention toward: rebuilding the lodge which twice burned to the ground over the last several decades. Darren's son is awesome as well, and quite the mathematician and just as friendly as his dad. It was a true joy to spend some moments with them this morning before heading out on our loop attempt to see these pristine lakes which lured us to visiting this heavenly place. If you're looking for serenity, fine company, good food and pure epicness, this is the place to find all those things. read more

Mixed feelings about Glacier Lodge for tent camping. When I checked in for my campsite I was told the owner was away and the staff was filling in for him. The fellow at the desk was great and very helpful. What I loved about my campsite was that it had electric. Got to make my great coffee in the morning and boy did I love that. It bothered me that there were no food boxes at each campsite. I had to keep my food in my car which made me nervous. The cost of taking a shower is $8 for 5 minutes. It was explained that they are on a septic system that cost a lot to be pumped and that was why the shower cost so much. I paid the $8 for the shower which is in the store and the shower space was disgusting. I expected something much cleaner and newer. There was a flushing toilet in the campground but it also was in pretty bad shape. It worked though so no problem there. I would say my campsite I would rate as a B+ and if there was a box to secure my food I would have given it an A+. The shower I would grade at a C-. It worked and I was glad I could rinse off so was thankful I didn't have to drive into town to take a shower but hopefully they will upgrade that soon. I would definitely come back but would bring a sunshower to use next time. read more

This place is awesome! Theresa and Darrin are great hosts! Beautiful location. Forest, mountain views, tree shade, creeks, lakes, hiking, trout fishing, lodging, and camping nearby. Oh, and lots of deer. Can't wait to come back! read more

I did not have a great experience in this place. the inn-keeper was rude and nosy, and the accomodations did not compare to a lot of the other places I have stayed in the sierrras. I understand the idea is that it is rustic, but the cabin wsan't properly cleaned, or stocked with cook wear. The actual space in our cabin was not large enough to accomodate people to match the number of beds provided. In fact, there were too many beds for the space. I would not recomend these cabins to anyone. read more

Stayed there twice. Both times were unpleasant. Spiders and bugs in the rooms. Cobwebs in bedrooms. Linens clean but that looks like the end of the housekeeping. Innkeeper rude. Think twice before you stay here. read more

If you are looking for a fun relaxing trip to the mountains then this is your place. If you want the Hilton keep going to Mammoth. There is never many people so you can actually enjoy the fresh air and mountains. Cabins are basic but have everything you need to camp for a weekend or week. My kids love to fish the pond while I fish in the creek. Never been hiking but I see people do it and love it. Also, in the summer there is a horse rental station (not affiliated with Glacier Lodge) that you can take a trail ride. read more

We camped here and the site was completely un level, all of our gear and tent were on a slant. There is water and a electric outlet at each site which was a big plus. There is one restroom which is not even marked as a restroom but it is a flush toilet which is nice to have. We stayed here 4 days and the restroom was never cleaned once, the trash was full and needed to be changed. There is a shower in the general store which was decent but needed a good cleaning. The water pressure was surprisingly good and for $4 it was money well spent after a long days hike. The Big Pine Campground right next door was beautiful and well maintained and we wished we would've reserved a site there instead. We were planning on eating here at the lodge a few nights so we didn't pack dinner for these nights, but soon regretted it after seeing there stove behind the cash register in their very cramped store, it is not a restaurant nor a kitchen so we drove into town to get our dinner. The scenery is beautiful and we saw a lot of deer while we were there. read more

After reading reviews for this site I wasn't sure what to expect. And after driving up the road, checking in at the store, driving to my tent site I still wasn't sure. But after spending 4 days at Glacier Lodge with family and friends I can tell you that it is lovely. PROS: Even with another campground right next to it that was full, it never seemed crowded. There were enough people there where you felt safe in case you needed anything but it was the perfect balance of people to nature. If you want views of the beautiful Sierras then this is the place. It was breathtaking. There are things for the kids to do that fit right in to the camping lifestyle. Hiking, creek wading, playing horseshoes, fishing. It was enough to keep 5 of our kids busy and never bored. There is a store that cooks up meals if you don't feel like cooking. (I didn't on the last night) Wildlife sightings were great. We saw lots of deer and a couple snakes. The people running the site are really easy going. Adult. Root Beer. Floats. - best thing at the store. CONS: The bathroom was kind of gross. It's a flush toilet but it has seen better days. We didn't try the shower at the store ($4/shower $5 if you need a towel). The sites aren't all even. We had one that was relatively flat but still had a bit of a slant to it. There were quite a few rocks but it proved to be a great job for the kids to clear them for our tent. People come in at all times of night. We had someone set up next to us at 12:30 in the morning. Not sure if this is common or not. The map for the hiking trails is missing an access road that makes one hike very misleading. We went the wrong way the first day. There was a missing sign at a turn which led us in the wrong direction. All in all we will be back for more next year. We'll be better prepared to hike to all the lakes after spending a few days acclimating to the high elevation. read more

We have been coming here for about 20 years! We love this place. There is no other place you can camp, hike, and fish like it. Also there's a flushing toilet. There's also water and electricity at every site. Yesterday evening and this morning we were visited by many deer. Can't beat this place! read more

Glacier Lodge is a family owned and operated business. Kathy Huffman and her family have a quaint and wonderful operation. I am just coming home from my second trip up to this wonderful establishment at the end of "crocker Street." I highly recommend Glacier Lodge and know that Kathy will do everything she can to accommodate her guests. Kathy cooks up a "mean" home-style breakfast that can't be beat! I will be back for a second, third, and Lord willing, infinite number of visits to this facility. Great place, wonderful folks, and a good heap'n help'n of High Sierra fun, relaxation, and a little fishing! Thanks again Kathy, you are a rare breed and we'll see you again real soon!!! read more