Lake McSwain is one of the area’s best-kept secrets. It has all the great features of the other recreation areas including a marina, store, and food service.  It is located just […]

McClure Point is one of the favorite spots for thousands of yearly visitors to the area. McClure Point overlooks the largest span of Lake McClure, offering the most water views […]

One of California’s secret fishing destinations, sun-soaked Lake McClure and its little brother Lake McSwain are nestled in the oak-studded Sierra foothills on the western edge of Mariposa County.

Lake McSwain Recreational Area One of the area’s best kept secrets. It has all the great features of the other recreation areas including a marina, store and food service.  It is […]

Splash-n-Dash Aqua Park is North America’s largest floating, inflatable water park located inside the Lake McSwain Recreation Area providing an all-day experience of high-energy fun for the entire family. It […]

Northwest Mariposa County is one of those intriguing backroad destinations that gets unfairly skirted due to the cruel geometry of Google Maps. Accessed via Highway 132 but sandwiched between two […]

Discover some golden opportunities for camping just outside Yosemite National Park in Yosemite Mariposa County. Options that range from quiet lake-side settings to spacious national forest sites are sure to make you one happy camper.

The William’s Peak hike is located in Northwest Mariposa County near the town of Bear Valley. The hike, a 2.6-mile out and back trail with 721 feet of elevation gain, […]

Get schooled about the prime fishing in Yosemite Mariposa County. From playful mountain streams filled with trout to the calm expanse of lakes like McClure and McSwain, this is an angler's paradise. If you're casting about for the perfect place for your next fishing getaway, look no further.

There's plenty to do in Mariposa County beyond Yosemite Park. This 3-day 2-night itinerary is packed with ideas to plan your Mariposa County visit.