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The drive in: Mineral King Road is carved along the side of a canyon. It is a single lane, paved road with no artificial lighting. The views are magnificent and the drive is an experience kind of like the road to Hana, Hawaii. It warrants taking the time to drive slowly and safely. If you arrive in the nighttime, you will miss the splendor of the views. See directions.
Check-in time: is after 2 PM, and check-out time: is 11 AM.
Facilities: For Cabins 1 and 2, there is a shared heated bathroom in a separate building which has normal flush toilets and a good hot shower. The cabins are about 40 feet apart, but on different elevations so you don't feel too close. Cabin 3 is about 70 feet further down the hill and has its own bathroom and shower inside. The property is 14 acres surrounded by nature; you can't see any neighbors.....it is remote. The 14 acres are rugged as Paradise is on a steep hillside, but there is a nice pathway to the river. The Lodge is about 1 mile up the road on a separate property and has its own hiking trails and access to the river. It is more suitable for larger families or small groups with children.
Solar Power: The property is powered by a state of the art solar electrical system (110 outlets in rooms). It is sometimes necessary (In the winter) to use a backup generator to charge the batteries. This is done form 11 am to 2 pm when guests are often visiting the park.
Children are only allowed in Cabins 1-3 with permission from the manager: Due to the rustic, natural state of the property, it is not safe or suitable for some children. Children are welcome at The Lodge under close supervision..
Kitchens: There is a full compliment of kitchen utensils. Just bring your food and beverages. It's a good idea to bring lots of drinking water (gallon jugs.) You will be given one gallon for your stay. The refrigerators in Cabins 1, 2 and 3 fit just under the countertop. Bring ice in a cooler if you need it. All have tiny freezers, but not large enough for ice bags. There is dish soap, coffee, sugar, diet sugar, salt and pepper there. The Lodge has a full size refrigerator and freezer.
BBQ: All cabins have gas barbecues. There are BBQ forks and spatulas in the cabins.
Hike: The property is an isolated 14 acre canyon, and the guests will be the
only people on the property or near the river. The hike has handrails, but
is vigorous, so dress in appropriate hiking gear. It is about 10 minutes to
the pools at the bottom of the East Fork of the Kaweah River. Use at your own risk!
Be sure to take a camera!
For your listening pleasure: All cabins have CD players and IPod docs.
PrintableDirections: Has some suggestions for things to bring
Weather: We are at about 2300 feet elevation. Three Rivers is about 1000 feet, and the General Sherman tree about 6000 feet. It's considerably cooler than in the valley in the summer, but can get to 90 in the day in midsummer. At night it cools off unless it's a really bad heat wave. In the winter, it can get a light dusting of snow, but it doesn't stay, so we are open all year. Sitting outside in the screened in porch listening to the rain on the metal roof (porch only!) is special!