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Desolation Hotel

Desolation Hotel

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Located in Alpine County, California, the Desolation Hotel Hope Valley is a historic resort with modern amenities. Our Wildernests are charming and luxurious, offering unmatched access to premier outdoor recreation and ample space to unplug and relax.

Renovated to blend modern style with historic character, our rustic-luxurious cabins feature top-of-the-line amenities and charming homespun comforts.

Sample the amenities of a small resort that include a full-service restaurant, a wood-fired sauna, and 165 beautiful acres of pine and aspen forest for you and your four-legged friends to enjoy.

The resort also has both camping and glamping offerings, thereby accommodating any budget.

Desolation Hotel Hope Valley is popular with hikers and fly-fishing enthusiasts in summer, photographers in fall and cross-country skiers in winter. 

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