This town of 3,388 is much larger than its immediate neighbor, Big Oak Flat. At an elevation of 2,846 feet, Groveland is 26 miles west of the Northern entrance to Yosemite National Park. Groveland is sometimes called “The Gateway to Yosemite.” From the San Francisco Bay Bridge it is a 126 mile trip or it is 115 miles south of Sacramento.
Remote but accessible, Groveland enjoys over 300 sunny days each year. Winter daytime temps average in the 60’s and summer daytime temps average in the 80’s. Winter snows are light, allowing us to enjoy the snow’s beauty without the bother. Roads are open year round but often close further up on your way to Yosemite. Check Mymotherlode.com’s traffic section for road closures.
Groveland offers several bed and breakfast inns, including The Groveland Hotel that is said to be haunted by the ghost Lyle.
In Groveland you will find Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course, one of the “Top 15 Best Courses to Play in Northern California.” It is an 18-hole championship course available for public play and tournaments. For information about the private lake and country club visit PineMountainLake.com. There is also a small airport 3 miles NE of Groveland, Pine Mountain Lake Airport.