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Camping in Mariposa County ranges from the AAA Four -Diamond Accommodations at the Ahwahnee Hotel in
Yosemite National Park to Drive-in Tent Camping on the Merced River to High Country Camping in the Sierra.
CAMP IN THE NATIONAL FOREST. MARIPOSA HAS TWO NATIONAL FORESTS TO CHOOSE FROM !
SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST:
The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular
mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The Sierra National Forest encompasses more than 1.3 million acres between
900 and 13,986 feet in elevation. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation
slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. Abundant fish and wildlife, varied mountain flora and
fauna and numerous recreational opportunities make the Sierra National Forest an outdoor lover's paradise.
Sierra National Forest
STANISLAUS NATIONAL FOREST:
Welcome to the Stanislaus National Forest, where you can fish in over 800 miles of rivers and streams, stay in a
campground, or hike into the backcountry seeking pristine solitude. You can swim near a sandy beach or wade into cold clear
streams cooling your feet while lost in the beauty of nature, raft the exciting Tuolumne River, or canoe one of the many
gorgeous lakes. You can ride a horse, a mountain bike or a snowmobile. Clearly the choice is yours in the special places of
the Stanislaus National Forest.
Welcome To The Stanislaus National Forest
Merced River Recreation Area
Beginning in the high country of Yosemite National Park, the Merced River makes a headlong rush through
glacially-carved canyons, rugged mountains and foothills to the San Joaquin Valley. Multiple access points allow skilled
whitewater enthusiasts to challenge the rapids at your own pace. Enjoy a day of fishing before gathering around the campfire
to cook up the day's catch at McCabe Flat, Willow Placer or Railroad Flat campgrounds.
Merced River Recreation
LAKE McCLURE & LAKE McSWAIN
Over 600 spacious campsites are available in the five major recreation areas, each with their own table and barbeque
grill. Many have shade ramadas and cupboards. RV hookups (including electrical, water and sewer) are also available.
Recreation areas have clean, modern restrooms with hot showers and most have laundry facilities, as well as free sanitary dump
stations and large group sites available for RV gatherings.
Camping
LAKE DON PEDRO
Three Different Camprgounds await you at Lake Don Pedro !
Fleming Meadows has restrooms with showers, a trading post, swimming lagoon, an amphitheatre, softball and volleyball
facilities and more!Moccasin Point provides a marina with a store, restrooms with showers, 50 campsites
and additional overflow camping a group picnic area and more.
At Blue Oaks Campground, you will find 34 trailer pads, 161 campsites, restrooms with showers, a sewage
dump station, and group camping with a picnic shelter.
Don Pedro Camping
Yosemite:
Experience the beauty of Yosemite on your own terms with the Park's wide range of lodging options. You can enjoy upscale
accommodations with spectacular views at The Ahwahnee ®, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls and Wawona ®
Hotel. Enjoy camping? Yosemite accommodations range from unheated canvas tents to heated cabins. There's a unique option for
every style of vacation.
Yosemite Accommodations -
Accommodation in Yosemite - Yosemite Lodge Accommodations : Yosemite Park
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