Glacier Lodge

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Overview

100 Glacier Lodge Rd, Big Pine, CA, 93513

 

 

Established in 1917, Glacier Lodge, nestled at just below 8,000 feet on Big Pine Creek, has always been the gateway to some of the best hiking, fishing, hunting and climbing in the country. And as the new owners, we are here to help you with whatever experience you desire.

Up here, Silence. It's the first thing you hear after you take a deep breath of mountain air, filling your lungs deeply with the healthy pine scent and letting it out slowly. You can hear the sweet breeze through the pine trees and feel it's coolness on your bare skin. You see into forever, and the mountains soar toward the bluest blue sky you've ever seen. If you choose to rough it with us during the off-season, you will experience a brisk cold, howling winds and often light snowflakes covering the ground. Campfires are cozy as you sit outside and enjoy the scenery. After all, you are here to enjoy the outdoors.....right??

In 1998, an electrical fire burned the main lodge to the ground. It was a great loss for all of us. This was one of many fires that has plagued mountain resorts in years past. We are planning on rebuilding the Majestic Glacier Lodge as early as 2025. In the meantime, 8 rustic cabins, rv sites and tent sites remain open for rental and allow easy access to the beautiful high country along with 

We look forward to hearing from you and visiting with you when you arrive. Campfires, if used carefully, are allowed in the pits outside each cabin.

SOME GREAT INFO:

***NO USE OF MICROWAVES, COFFEE MACHINES, HEATERS, AC, or anything with a heating element at your site unless it's connected to a different power source other than Glacier Lodge. Campsites do NOT have any power.  Our resort runs off of hydroelectric energy which is power generated by moving water. For us, our hydro water supply comes from Big Pine Creek. As the creek level varies, so does our flow of power. This is the most basic AND UNSTABLE in terms of power supply due to many factors such a creek level, a block in the hydro-electric generator, weather, temp manual shut down for maintenance. There is no power to the campsites only for the 2024 season. All sites have water

 

***Our campground, while beautiful, is very rocky, curvy (thanks trees) and at a heavy incline which makes towing larger (30-35 ft) rigs without 4x4 nearly impossible***

***Our campground bathroom is rough, but has a working toilet until being upgraded at the end of the 2024 season

***No electric vehicle charging***

Open Dates: April 16 to November 15

Last Updated: 07/26/2024

Rates

RV Sites

RV and tent camping areas have access to a restroom with a flush toilet.

No microwave and air-conditioner allowed in RV sites.

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Back-in Full Hook-up (7, 9, 10) $65.00 Choose Your Site
Partial Hook-up (Sites 1-3) $55.00 Choose Your Site
Cabin 18 (Sleeps 6)

All cabins are equipped with showers, kitchens with basic kitchen utensils and a stove top percolator coffee pot. Towels and linens are provided. There is no daily maid service.

**An additional cot can be rented for Cabin 18 for $25 a night.**

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Cabin 18 $289.00 Choose Your Site
Cabin 20 (Sleeps 8)

All cabins are equipped with showers, kitchens with basic kitchen utensils and a stove top percolator coffee pot. Towels and linens are provided. There is no daily maid service.

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Cabin 20 $289.00 Choose Your Site
Cabins 14-15 (Sleep 5)

All cabins are equipped with showers, kitchens with basic kitchen utensils and a stove top percolator coffee pot. Towels and linens are provided. There is no daily maid service.

 

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Cabin 14 $239.00 Choose Your Site
Cabin 15 $239.00 Choose Your Site
Cabins 16-17 (Sleeps 3-4)

All cabins are equipped with showers, kitchens with basic kitchen utensils and a stove top percolator coffee pot. Towels and linens are provided. There is no daily maid service. The price listed is based on two people. Each additional person is $25 per night, per person. Maximum occupancy of this cabin is 4 people.

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Cabin 16 $189.00 Choose Your Site
Cabin 17 $189.00 Choose Your Site
Boulder Campsite

Accommodates larger groups up to 14, very open site, flat close to Sat Night BBQ and Karaoke, parking is drop off and park vehicle in lot

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Overflow Sites 1 and 2 $125.00 Choose Your Site
Tent Sites

Close to the trailhead

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Partial Hook-Up (Sites 3.5) $40.00 Choose Your Site
Partial Hook-Up (Sites 4,5,6) $40.00 Choose Your Site
Site 6.5 Choose Your Site
Cabin 19 (Sleeps 3-4)

All cabins are equipped with showers, kitchens with basic kitchen utensils and a stove top percolator coffee pot. Towels and linens are provided. There is no daily maid service.

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
Cabin 19 $189.00 Choose Your Site
6.5

Site 6.5 is up at the top of our campsites and is more remoteIt has room for multiple tents and 2 vehicles. Max occuoancy is 6. Site has picnic table, firepit, and water.

Options Starting Daily Starting Weekly Starting Monthly
6.5 $40.00 $250.00 Choose Your Site

Rules

Pets

Pets are welcomed including cats, however dogs may not be left unattended in cabins. Dogs must be tethered or on a leash when outside the cabins at all times on Glacier Lodge grounds, but may be off leash under voice control on the surrounding trails. Pet Fee: $30.00 per pet per stay

Amenities

Restaurant

General Store

Pets Allowed

Toilet

Dirt Roads

Hike / Bike Campsites

Gravel Roads

Drinking Water

Fire Ring / Grill

Water Hookups

Community Fire Pit

Community BBQ/Grill

Playground

Picnic Area

Sewer Hookups

Fire Pit

Pet Friendly

WiFi

Picnic Table

20 Amps


Activities

Backpacking

Bouldering

Canoeing

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Rock Climbing

Stargazing

Wildlife Viewing


Lifestyles

Family Friendly

Pet Friendly

LGBTIQ Friendly

Tent Camping


Listing Types

National Park

National Forest

Dept Fish and Wildlife


Discount Clubs

Military Discount


Map

100 Glacier Lodge Rd, Big Pine, CA, 93513
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Overall Rating: 4.3

Kip Bsuer

1.0
Place was filthy. The trash bins were overflowing, nobody was there to take care of the space and there was additional debris ands trash all over the campground. Was super sad to see they left out old oil pans filled with grease and a large barbecue and animals were just eating away at it. Wish the forrest service would red flag them and take care of this.

Campground Response

Thanks for the poor review, Kip. But a couple of things, Why didn't you come and tell me face to face and tell me that you had an issue? The general store is open from 9-6 daily, I would have happily worked with you on any issues or compensation. Or even grabbed a bag and get the trash myself. Sometimes it's easier to just help and be part of the solution instead of the problem... hint hint We don't have any oil pans, as we don't do any mechanical services. As far as BBQ, yes, we have a large one, and sometimes the pans(trash) are greasy, sorry if I missed some. And damn those forest animals for allowing us to camp in their home then freeloading off our leftovers.


Daniel Brierley

4.0
My family and I had a great time camping. The spot was large and fit multiple tents. The fire pit was clean of any trash and the table was sturdy. You can’t beat the views of the mountains. The staff was friendly and the store and cafe prices were reasonable. Only complaint was someone vandalized the bathroom so there was no sink

Campground Response

Thanks for the review, working on that bathroom. Just need to wait until season slows down


Pam Neal

2.0
While the location is stellar, with the beautiful mountains, Big Pine Creek nearby, and the Fish Pond, there were some issues. The bathroom is UNACCEPTABLE! I walked to the nearby Forest Service Campground bathrooms instead. Also, every RV ran their generators much of the day. Website is not up to date as there is no restaurant or food service. They charge extra for showers and WIFI. To be fair, storms two years ago damaged a lot of things. But hey, clean up the bathroom and put a battery operated light inside and some toilet paper!

Campground Response

Will do


Steve Balog

4.0
Just as advertised: very old cabin, but with electricity, flush toilet, bed, plenty of hot water for showers, kitchen with the basics, friendly reasonably priced general store. Hiking from there was fabulous!

Campground Response

Thanks Steve, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a positive review


Becky Madsen

3.0
Perfect location in easy walking distance to the trailheads. All of my stars are from that. Otherwise it is a meh campground. Bathroom was gross and had no light, no sink, no soap, no sanitizer (this was in an actual flush toilet bathroom not a pit one). They really nickel and dime you with $10 WIFI, which I thought was crazy with a $150/night group site rental. The public campsites down the road were much nicer - you are paying a crazy premium for location at a dingy campground. But the location is amazing, so just know what you are getting.

William Behm

4.0
The directions are incorrect on Rober and put us on a dirt road for an hour. We made the beat of it in 4x4... called and got correct directions. The cabin is more like a remote cabin and wonderful to get away from it all. Staff very friendly and attentive. Cabins are dated and lack some items needed, but does have fridge, oven, stove, heat. Great outdoor area with fire pit. Did have a couple safety concerns... floor board broken and could fall through...extension cord behind fridge looked old and many connectors. If the floorboard and electrical by fridge was addressed would be great. Definitely would recommend as the silence was golden! Trout pond stocked as the stream is also. Never skunked while we were there.

Campground Response

Thanks for the review and recommendations. Please send me a text of your cabin number so I can make the repairs 760-938-2837


Donna Bartron

5.0
Rustic cabin in the middle of heaven... Michele was a sweetheart! Thank-you for making our vacation the best!

Campground Response

awesome Donna !!!!! Thanks


Mac Cruz

4.0
First time visit, definitely coming back… Beautiful place to visit….

Donn Lopez

5.0
Spacious clean, well maintained very friendly staff. I’ve been coming here for years with my family and friends. And thanks to owner Darrin I will continue to return.

Kristofer Asakawa

5.0
Great time as usual. I’ve been coming here as a kid and I’m bringing my own.

Tyler Spaulding

5.0
I’ve been coming up here for 22 years and it’s an amazing place to disconnect from the world.

JOEL WEIR

4.0
It's rustic, for sure. I've stayed in several high sierra cabins over the last few years and it's priced accordingly and one is getting away from IT ALL at Glacier. No cell/TV . . . great!!!! I had surgery on my foot late last year so my hiking was limited this time but in the past the hiking starts a few steps from the lodge and continues UP the mountains basically as far as one wishes

Gabriela Milara

3.0
We arrived Saturday around 11am and couldn’t find anyone to help us with the check in information. The store/office was closed and there was no one around. We finally found our reservation (on the RV spot but it was for tents). Anyway. Location is great if you wanna hike up to the lakes and camp close enough!

Camille Cusumano

5.0
The lodge is funky, rustic yet very comfortable with indoor amenities like heat, cook stove kitchen equipment hot shower nice bedding linens and such. You are mostly paying for the convenience of being near one of the most beautiful spot on the planet, the Sierra Nevada. And the convenience of not having to camp while there so the location. The setting is stunning.

George Avakyan

3.0
The cabins are adequate if you don’t want to completely rough it in a tent. Could definitely use some maintenance. Overall, we did enjoy the stay in the cabin. It was as we expected. Ownership and management are absolutely upstanding people.

Myphuong Mai

4.0
Camp site was clean and we have a great time.

Ross Montes

3.0
We stayed in one of the full hookup RV sites, it was small but nice, the only problem was that the electrical was out in the campground, but we knew that going in when we made the reservation. Andrew in the office was very helpful and answered our many questions on the history of the lodge. The only negative that I saw was the restroom that is used by the tent campers, it was horrible and looked like it hadn't been cleaned in some time, also it would be nice if the office stocked more items for visitors to purchase. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay.

Cathy Stapleton

4.0
Darren and staff cheerfully attend to any request. In spite of the power issues, they made our stay pleasant. We will definitely return next year as we have done for many years. Thank you Glacier Lodge for helping build great memories for us and the grandkids!

Rosalie Barrientos

5.0
Third time back to Glacier Lodge and it's always a good time to be back. Home away from home!

Emily Tibbott

5.0
Staff were friendly and accomodating. Location and trail access are unbeatable! Pluses were lack of electricity (we could see the stars and Persiade meteor showers unimpeded) and being lulled to sleep by the sound of Big Pine Creek. I had never hiked on the east side of the Palisades, and found it quite magical, especially with the wildflowers peaking. I'm sure I'll be back!

David Okada

4.0
Great time in the campground. Super well kept and well maintained. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I was concerned about the one bathroom for the campground but maybe I was lucky because I never had a problem with having to wait. The light didn’t work because the electricity was out but knew that going in so took a light. My only criticism, and it’s a small one, is the dumpster was locked when we left so I ended up leaving my trash by the dumpster…sorry!

Jeff Hanson

5.0
Great time as always

Karina Berner

5.0
The people that checked us in and helped us out with questions were really kind and welcoming! The campsite had a picnic table and water spout next to it which was super helpful. Restrooms are next to the campsite just a 1 minute walk at most (no showers yet but I don’t mind that part). The trailhead is a short 4 minute walk! Super convenient:) Saturday afternoon they had the bbq going on, saved us since our stove wasn’t cooperating. They cooked everything soooo well! I’ll be back :)

Leanna Ursales

5.0
My favorite camping site in California! You’re tucked in between snow-capped mountains, it’s quiet, Shaun who runs the place is so nice and absolutely accommodating. I love the sounds of the running river. Just the perfect getaway. It’s my second time camping here a year apart from my first visit. The camp sites are spacious for your needs. Each site has running water and at least there’s a dignified toilet, though there’s only one to share with 10 sites I believe. It feels super safe and in both times I camped people were respectful and quiet. Everyone observed quiet hours. It’s super convenient that there is a small general store and gas station right off the exit for the site. What I love most about this site is that the entrance to the hike up the lakes is RIGHT THERE! My absolute favorite camping site for the amenities, the staff who run the place and keep the place safe, affordable and friendly.

M Hernandez

5.0
Family and pet enjoyed hiking, Camp fire, BBQ, and fishing!! First time they got to experience catching a fish 🐟!! Thank you

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