Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes

We stayed in the Yurt – Meadow (#26) at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes and wanted to share feedback that we hope management will take seriously. The location itself is a highlight. The convenience of having walking trails throughout the property is wonderful, and there are beautiful waterfalls within about a 5-mile radius, including Carlon Falls, which made exploring the area very enjoyable. The setting is peaceful, scenic, and close to nature. Check-in was efficient, though the front desk appeared understaffed, with one employee managing phones and a full lobby. Unfortunately, there were several maintenance and safety concerns. There was a strong gas smell inside the yurt, and the gas heater did not function properly, leaving the space very cold (often below 60°). A small portable heater

The cabin we stayed in was kinda run down. It was pouring rain and it pooled into the cabin through an area near the door. The wood was black and rotted there so it’s been like that awhile. There was also pieces of wood missing in the flooring so it’s not exactly safe for toddlers either. There’s no cell service which means you need to go to the office when it’s open to ask for towels and things like that. Maybe it’s nicer in the summer time but it was quiet and cabins need updates and fixing up.

I have been camping in this spot for a few years. I keep coming back for a reason. Beautiful place to relax with the family and friends. Great place to camp. They offer showers at this site which is a big plus! Overall, experience is always positive.

**Edit to add** what a weak automatic (probably AI driven), non specific response from Thousand Trails. First of all, the staff was super pleasant to deal with at the front desk as well as the staff members we came across during the stay. There are areas of the RV park that are gorgeous. Spots by the creek looked great, and where we ended up eventually on a terrace was nice as well. The Valero/Camp Store had a good selection of things if you forgot something (we needed an additional length of sewer hose) The not great: We were originally placed in a site that by the time we deployed our slides, we were basically sharing the area outside our trailer with our neighbors. They alternate the direction of trailers on sites 144-177. It was so close that our neighbors had to move their pic

This is by far my favorite RV campground. So much to do in a beautiful setting. The people are friendly and helpful. Ray is awesome. Bathrooms and showers work and are nice to use. Super convenient having the store on the way in to the park.