This friendly resort on Highway 108 in scenic Tuolumne County includes a motel, fully furnished cabins and an ice-skating rink that doubles as an event center in the warmer months. The location, at an elevation of 5,000 feet, is well out of the valley heat and makes a great jumping-off point for visits to historic the Gold Rush communities of Sonora, Columbia and Jamestown.
Follow scenic 108 over Sonora Pass to the Eastern Sierra, Highway 395 and attractions such as dog-friendly Bodie ghost town. Black Oak Casino is nearby, and Yosemite National Park is 115 miles or about three hours away.