Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias sign

Welcome to MARIPOSA COUNTY

Home of Yosemite National Park

Experience four majestic seasons in Yosemite National Park, accessed through historic Mariposa County.

Explore the regions of

Mariposa County

When you travel to Yosemite Mariposa County, you’re free to roam thousands of square miles in and out of Yosemite National Park filled with photogenic and historic small towns, fishing, rafting, mountain biking and more.

  • Northern Yosemite
    Best visited in spring and summer. Highway 120 winds toward Tioga Pass through the other-worldly beauty of Tuolumne Meadows. Enjoy easy access to Tuolumne River, Tenaya Lake and May Lake.
    Featured Activites
    • Nature Watching
    • Hiking Trails
    • Fishing
    • Wildflower Spotting
  • Yosemite-Valley-3
    Yosemite Valley
    If you’ve heard of it, it’s likely here. Half Dome, El Capitan, Vernal Fall and, of course, Yosemite National Park all reside here. See iconic landmarks in this 2.25 square-mile area.
    Featured Activites
    • Hiking Trails
    • Landscape Photography
    • Driving Tours
    • Waterfall Chasing
  • Glacier Point Road
    Views abound as this 16-mile stretch of road overlooks Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and other legendary sights. Snowshoe, hike and XC ski here. Note: road partially closes in November.
    Featured Activites
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Hiking
    • Snowshoeing
    • Photography
  • Southern Yosemite
    Home to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, this southern gateway has a little bit of everything — nature, history, architectural landmarks, golf, waterfalls and museums. A great base camp.
    Featured Activites
    • Golfing
    • Horseback Riding
    • Hiking Trails
    • Historic Tours
  • The Merced River
    Central Mariposa County
    Gold Rush history meets the Western Cowboy aesthetic in the small towns of Central Mariposa. Visit El Portal, Fish Camp, see some of California’s oldest buildings and top museums.
    Featured Activites
    • Exploring History
    • Architecture Tours
    • Shopping
    • River Rafting
  • Southern Mariposa County
    Rambling, rawboned and real. Here is where the Great Central Valley rolls up into the Sierra Nevada foothills. Get a peek of ranches and farms teeming with livestock in this historic region.
    Featured Activites
    • Historic Tours
    • Wildflower Spotting
    • Nature Watching
    • Driving Tours
  • Northwest Mariposa County
    Highway 49 cuts through this craggy piece of canyon country. Ruddy outcroppings plunge into valleys, while lakes McClue and McSwain provide plenty of water recreation opportunities here. Link to the page on the new site:
    Featured Activites
    • Water Park
    • Camping
    • Hiking Trails
    • Boating
  • Northern Mariposa County
    Pick up bohemian vibes in Coulterville and explore the Mariposa County History Center, then head over to historic Greely Hill, Buck Meadows and scenic Stanislaus National Forest.
    Featured Activites
    • Museums
    • General Store
    • Boating
    • Hiking Trails
Explore the regions of

Mariposa County

  • northern yosemite
    Northern Yosemite
    Best visited in spring and summer. Highway 120 winds toward Tioga Pass through the other-worldly beauty of Tuolumne Meadows. Enjoy easy access to Tuolumne River, Tenaya Lake and May Lake.
    Featured Activites
    • Nature Watching
    • Hiking Trails
    • Fishing
    • Wildflower Spotting
  • yosemite valley county
    Yosemite Valley
    If you’ve heard of it, it’s likely here. Half Dome, El Capitan, Vernal Fall and, of course, Yosemite National Park all reside here. See iconic landmarks in this 2.25 square-mile area.
    Featured Activites
    • Hiking Trails
    • Landscape Photography
    • Driving Tours
    • Waterfall Chasing
  • glacier point
    Glacier Point Road
    Views abound as this 16-mile stretch of road overlooks Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and other legendary sights. Snowshoe, hike and XC ski here. Note: road partially closes in November.
    Featured Activites
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Hiking
    • Snowshoeing
    • Photography
  • southern yosemite
    Southern Yosemite
    Home to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, this southern gateway has a little bit of everything — nature, history, architectural landmarks, golf, waterfalls and museums. A great base camp.
    Featured Activites
    • Golfing
    • Horseback Riding
    • Hiking Trails
    • Historic Tours
  • central mariposa county
    Central Mariposa County
    Gold Rush history meets the Western Cowboy aesthetic in the small towns of Central Mariposa. Visit El Portal, Fish Camp, see some of California’s oldest buildings and top museums.
    Featured Activites
    • Exploring History
    • Architecture Tours
    • Shopping
    • River Rafting
  • southern mariposa county
    Southern Mariposa County
    Rambling, rawboned and real. Here is where the Great Central Valley rolls up into the Sierra Nevada foothills. Get a peek of ranches and farms teeming with livestock in this historic region.
    Featured Activites
    • Historic Tours
    • Wildflower Spotting
    • Nature Watching
    • Driving Tours
  • northwestern mariposa county
    Northwest Mariposa County
    Highway 49 cuts through this craggy piece of canyon country. Ruddy outcroppings plunge into valleys, while lakes McClue and McSwain provide plenty of water recreation opportunities here. Link to the page on the new site:
    Featured Activites
    • Water Park
    • Camping
    • Hiking Trails
    • Boating
  • northern mariposa county
    Northern Mariposa County
    Pick up bohemian vibes in Coulterville and explore the Mariposa County History Center, then head over to historic Greely Hill, Buck Meadows and scenic Stanislaus National Forest.
    Featured Activites
    • Museums
    • General Store
    • Boating
    • Hiking Trails

Year-Round Vacation Home Rentals At

The Redwoods In Yosemite

Stay within the park. Located in the charming town of Wawona, these cabin rentals are minutes from the parks south entrance. Wawona is the closest community to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest grove within Yosemite which contains more than 500 mature sequoias. This and many other beautiful sights are just a relaxing walk away from your Yosemite cabin rental.

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Time to explore the high country may be running out for the season, but this stunning view of the Milky Way over Tresidder Peak and Upper Cathedral Lake says it all:  it's worth the effort! 

Photo by: @andosfauxtos

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If you happen to visit after a storm in the fall months, you might catch the beautiful combination of Yosemite Falls and golden seasonal hues!

Photo by: @drshuttermd

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Stars above, Yosemite below. A recent comet sighting over Yosemite Valley captured by @dhavalilama from Sentinel Dome!

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The northern lights made a rare appearance over Yosemite a few weeks ago.  Some eye-popping photos and videos were captured, such as this amazing timelapse by @michiel.photos.

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