When To Visit

Whether your preference lean toward the simplicity of staying close to the out of doors, or you're looking for a winter lodging basecamp with all the amenities, Yosemite Mariposa County has something to delight you this winter season.

Take a win-win approach to making your resolutions come true. Take your best self higher to resolution-ready Yosemite Mariposa County, where outdoor-active health and wellness come with the territory.

Prepare for a magical Yosemite winter phenomenon - Frazil Ice! Learn all about what it is, and where you can see it right here.

Cross country skiing on winter’s blanket of snow is one of the best ways to explore the Yosemite high country during the winter. Explore what's possible.

Yosemite National Park and Mariposa County set the stage for epic family getaways, with the more children, parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents tagging along the merrier.

You can skip the pre-holiday madness of highly populated cities for some fun and wrap up the year in a more positive and serene way – a trip to Yosemite Mariposa County will salvage the year we’re all ready to forget! Here are six reasons that you should get to Mariposa County to escape the pre-holiday madness of coastal cities.

The elevations of foothill towns like Mariposa, Catheys Valley and Coulterville means the family can have a safe, relaxed and easy holiday experience without the snowpack of the High Sierra. Plus, Yosemite Valley is just a short drive away on the low-elevation Highway 140, historically referred to as the “All-Weather Highway”.

A High Sierra Holiday is just the escape your family needs this holiday season after a long and hectic year.

Whether it’s a smooth granite chute sliding into a deep swimming hole or even a four-star hotel pool, visitors can seek out a plunge that’s perfectly suited.

It's easy to find peace & quiet, even in a busy park like Yosemite. Use these simple tips to step off the beaten path and maximize solitude and wonder on your trip to Yosemite and Mariposa County.