Silver City Mountain Resort

Drove by Silver City a few times within the last few years when going up to Mineral King for family hiking/backpacking adventures. Every time I looked at it longingly from my car window as I was exhausted and longed for some semblance of comfort.

This year, eager to share the splendors of Mineral King with my sister (who is not a hiker), we opted to book a cabin and enjoy Mineral King a different way. Having previously stayed in cabins, I wasn't expecting much. Considering the elevation and lack of immediate access to amenities, I was preparing myself for much less. However, I was impressed by the friendliness, cleanliness, and readily available amenities.

My party booked Sunny Point Cabin. It was perfect for our party of 4. It was very charming and clean. Cabin is situated perfectly behind the Lobby/Restaurant and in front of the bathrooms. Due to the proximity to the lobby, the cabin does have WiFi although weak at times. Moreover, Sunny Point has a toilet room but no shower however, the communal bathrooms right behind are impeccably clean. Shower stalls have perfect privacy with a little bench to stow your belongings. Additionally, dispensers in showers provide shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in case you forgot yours.

The drive up to Silver City is not difficult if you're used to mountain roads but, it's not easy.. expect to drive no more than 10-15 miles per hour. It's a series of twists and turns that at certain points are unpaved and only fit one car. So, drive carefully and maybe avoid driving at night.

We packed a lot of food expecting we'd be cooking... this did not happen as planned as the restaurant food is in fact really good. Seriously good. Definitely come here.. High end fresh faire in an unparalleled setting nestled among the forest. Oh, and if you're vegan, they have you covered. Do try the vegan black bean burger. In case you don't eat on the premises, cabin kitchens are stocked with all sorts of cooking amenities you may need: pots, pans, cups, plates, a French press, etc. You're covered. We opted to bring paper plates and disposable cutlery as we are cognizant that California is in the midst of a drought and wanted to do our part to conserve water..

Once again, the cabins are great and the best hiking opportunities in the valley are just miles away. I've done Eagle Lake, Mosquito Lake, and this time around a portion of Hockett Meadows. This place is perfect for even those people that aren't fond of the outdoors... however, they'll be leaving with a newfound appreciation.. so much so that we already booked our cabin for next year.

**During my stay, there was HEAVY smoke due to the ongoing wildfires. Sleeping at night was almost unbearable. This has nothing at all to do with the resort but, keep that in mind.

My boyfriend and I stayed here for five nights and six days.

THE STAFF :
Joseph the manager is awesome. Super informative and always wanting to assists in anyway he can. Sarah one of the many hosts / front desk employees. Is very sweet and attentive.


THE RESTAURANT :
Service - amazing
Food - even better!!!

Sun Rise special (ordered it twice) - the bacon is super flavorful and I ate every piece of it [I normally don't eat all my bacon]. The house potatoes are Rosmary seasoned.

Flapjacks - very soft and in the sweeter side. The strawberry jam is great.

Farewell French toast - really well done. Not super eggy and not really sweet.

Grizzly burger - very juicy; it came with two patties. The sauce they add to it compliments the burger.

We ordered the adult grilled cheese (I can't remember the name) - we ordered it without the jam but it was sooooooo good.

The fries are outstanding. Crispy and well seasoned.

Highly recommend eating here at least once!
The orange juice and the French pressed coffee are something one shouldn't pass up

--------the pies-----
I have to start by saying i am not a pie eater. I'm not one who craves or will go out of my way to eat it. In fact I avoid it.

YOU SHOULD BUY PIE HERE!!!
The pecan pie is on the sweeter side but one of the best pies I've ever had. I ate an entire slice to myself on multiple occasions. My boyfriend loved their apple pie and the berry pie. I did not try it.


OUR STAY:
We loved it. We plan on returning.
We loved the private bath and shower.
We adored how off the grid and secluded this place is. The hikes near by are great and on the challenging side (not all just a few). There are also near by trails that lead you to cool little spots.



IN OUR OPINION THE DRIVE UP HERE WAS 100% WORTH IT.

Beautiful scenery, difficult to arrive so have a good vehicle ready, plan to stay for a couple days, otherwise have fun and enjoy!

Beautiful setting around the redwoods. Cabins and shared bathroom impeccably clean. Looks like it was recently remodeled.

Restaurant cooking 4-5 stars. Great menu. Must try the desserts! Outdoor dining adds to the relaxed feeling. Cute gift shop inside. Baked cookies were HUGE, homemade and yummy.

Super friendly, hard working staff.

My daughter, son-in-law, and I came to the Silver City after finishing an eight-day backpacking trip and we were met there by my wife. It was the perfect way to reunite and to transition from a beautiful backcountry trip to "reality."

We stayed at the "Creekside" cabin and it was the perfect size for our group, with a nice outdoor shaded table.

Our group was largely vegetarian and we appreciated the non-meat options on the dinner menu, especially the "Vegan Miner" and "Grownup Grilled Cheese" (sans bacon). The beer selection was excellent and the pies were off the charts delicious. Breakfast was so filling and good that we basically skipped lunch. And it was great to enjoy both breakfast and dinner on the outdoor dining area.

We lucked out and on our first night a USGS team hosted by NPS came and gave a super interesting presentation on the changing fire ecology in the Sierras right after dinner!

Hannah and her team are super friendly and helpful and we can't wait to get back some day.

We were supposed to stay at the resort last year, but the fires prevented us from doing so. We got to do so exactly one year later. After two days in 105 degree Three Rivers and super crowded Sequoia, it was fantastic making up to cool, uncrowded, friendly Silver City. We were lucky to stay at the Shooting Star Chalet , which was spectacular. The staff was really fantastic to a person, and given the remoteness of the lodge, the food was really, really good. We got some great hikes in and were really pleased to be able to relax afterwards at the lodge. Big thanks to all for making the stay so memorable.

What a diamond in the rough (literally)! I did not stay at the resort, we had a campsite at Cold Springs just down the road. 1.5 hours from civilization and we were eating like kings while staying in a tent, what a treat. We started by having our last civilized meal before a week long backpacking trip in Mineral King. We were all set to order their yummy sounding burgers when the waitress let us know that they had Ribeye's as an off menu item. We all went for that, and none of us were disappointed! During our whole backpacking adventure, we were dreaming of the burgers once we got off trail, it came up in conversation many times. We got off trail after 6 nights and went straight there for the burgers. Wow, one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. The staff was friendly and they even let me use their shower, which is such a treat for a backpacker.

It was cool. I went on a poorly planned spontaneous trip so I took the last cabin available. Really small, no electricity, or WiFi but it was just what I needed so I'm grateful for that. You go up Mineral King road for like 20+ miles and I thought I would never make it and would have to sleep in my car. It's a long thin winding possibly dangerous road so drive with caution. Finally at mile 21 at 9pm I saw it on the left and prayed that was it. It was lol. Staff was friendly and helpful. I was just happy to have a bed and roof over my head so it was cool and I fell asleep. Got up in the morning and ate breakfast and headed for General Sherman. I should've planned it a little better but at least I took care of that bucket list item! Shout out to Chantai, Taylor?, and that nice cute clerk girl with the glasses. (Sorry I forgot your name ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Hopefully I'll get it next time.)

We had a wonderful stay! Cabin was great, food was tasty, and staff was friendly and helpful.

This review is for our stay at the Honeymoon Cabin.

THE GOOD:
--The setting in the forest is lovely.
--Restaurant was good and outdoor dining area was pleasant.
--Public restrooms and showers were very clean.
--The Mineral King area is beautiful.

THE BAD:
--Staff were not the friendliest and often couldn't provide basic information about the park and surrounding area.
--Confusing website regarding cabin amenities. It says the cabin has a full kitchen; it does not note that there is no electricity or hot water.
--Conflicting information about restaurant hours made meal planning
difficult. Website said one thing, emails another, in person yet another.
--No information in the cabin regarding operation of propane lamps/stove, check out, or anything else.
--No warning to secure your food from rodents that can enter your cabin.
--We had to request a padlock to secure our cabin. The door does not even latch--you just push it open. Staff acted dismayed at this request, saying they don't have crime there. This is a public property offering public showers and restaurant. Anyone can wander around this property.

THE UGLY:
--At $165/night we expected our cabin to be clean and well maintained. It was NOT.
--Rocks--yes, rocks--were used to keep cabinet doors closed.
--Window screens/frames needed repair. Each time I tried opening one of the windows, the screen fell to the ground outside the cabin.
--Gaping holes and cracks in walls allowed critters to enter our cabin.
The sound of a rodent munching our food woke us up at night.
--A broken curtain rod fell every time we opened the curtain.
--Our grill was unclean.
--Cabin floor was utterly disgusting and looked as if it had not been
mopped ever.

Our overall impression is that Silver City is not well managed, but to their credit, they responded to our feedback and readily refunded the cost of one of our three nights' stay. They also noted that they are correcting the cabin problems we mentioned; hopefully, they make good on their promise for future guests.