Outbound Yosemite
Outbound Yosemite: a New Basecamp for California Adventure
Outbound Hotels announces the upcoming opening of Outbound Yosemite, a landmark addition in the brand's portfolio of outdoor-inspired destinations. The news comes alongside an expanded strategic partnership with CoralTree Hospitality, which now manages Outbound's existing properties, including The Virginian Lodge in Jackson Hole, WY, underscoring the brand's rapid national growth and position as a leader in nature-first hospitality. These milestones mark a new era for the brand, reinforcing its commitment to delivering thoughtfully designed, accessibly priced stays in locations where outdoor adventure, design, and culture intersect.
Opening for stays beginning Q1 2026, Outbound Yosemite is a 17-acre alpine retreat just 15 miles from the South Gate of Yosemite National Park. As the brand's first ground-up build, the property blends rustic character with thoughtful amenities, offering a modern basecamp for outdoor exploration in California's Sierra Nevada.
The resort includes 104 cabins and 14 lodge-style rooms, an expansive pool, hot tub, and over 5,000 square feet of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting space. Cabins are arranged along the natural slope to maximize views, with layouts designed for couples, families, and groups. Select units feature outdoor showers, and a flagship suite includes an efficiency kitchen, indoor lounge, and oversized deck ideal for small gatherings.
The hotel's modern lodge aesthetic is rooted in Yosemite's pioneering history and dramatic natural forms. The design team at One Union Studio artfully blend classic mountain lodge details with streamlined, contemporary lines, using a natural, subdued palette that defers to the surrounding landscape. The design draws inspiration from Yosemite's iconic rock formations like El Capitan and Half Dome, abstracting their bold vertical and horizontal forms into architecture, finishes, and art.
The results are spaces that feel functional yet warm, heritage-driven yet forward-looking , honoring early Yosemite hospitality pioneers while offering guests a clean, modern, and connected environment. Strategic amenity placement of the pool and deck area built to foster community and movement, while textures and materials create a relaxed, nature-focused setting.
Dining will be anchored by Juniper, a new concept from Folkart Management, offering a pizza-forward menu that's elevated yet approachable with fare inspired by the region. Weekly events, wellness activations, and F&B-driven gatherings will complement the natural setting, with Juniper and the pool deck serving as central hubs for connection.
Bookings for Outbound Yosemite will open on November 3, giving travelers early access to one of the most anticipated outdoor-driven properties of 2026. The travel window for Yosemite will begin within Q1.
With more openings and destination-driven concepts on the horizon, Outbound Hotels remains committed to delivering comfort without conformity, rethinking not just where travelers stay, but how they feel while they're there. More details on property's food and beverage offerings, local partnerships, programming, and upcoming activations will be shared in the months ahead.
For more information, visit www.outboundhotels.com.