| off highway 4 in the stanislaus forest, this casual mountainside resort is 3 miles from lake alpine and 27 miles from calaveras big trees state park. amenities include a free ski shuttle, a fitness center and a heated outdoor pool. seasonal heated tents feature solar-powered electricity, wood-burning stoves, canyon views, and shared indoor bathrooms with showers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. relaxed, rustic-chic rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
Reno-Tahoe International Airport 3 hr 34
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