Oakhurst is the Gateway to the most beautiful park in the world.... Yosemite. Oakhurst, formerly Fresno Flats in the 1850's is only 12 miles from the southern entrance of Yosemite. Once the Mi Wok, Mono and Chuckchansi people graciously lived and flourished, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the rolling Sierra Foothills peppered with oak and pine trees. In the 1850's it became known as Fresno Flats providing supplies to mines and lumber companies in the surrounding area. Today Oakhurst, the southern most starting point of Historic Hwy 49, is a town of 18,000 people. There is plenty for tourists to do in Oakhurst with a wide variety of lodging from B & B's to full service hotels. Shop for antiques, or browse the art galleries boutiques, book stores, gift shops or dine in the many restaurants that abound in this picturesque historic town. You will want to tour Fresno Flats Historical Park where numerous historical buildings have been preserved and filled with exhibits of Oakhurst's history in the making. The Little Church on the Hill is another must on every visitors list. Located in the center of Oakhurst at Oakhill Cemetery, the church is the only remaining wooden structure of its era in the entire region. Nearby visitors can try their hand at gold panning in Coarsegold, visit the Wassama Round House in Ahwahnee or catch the Chowchilla world famous Western Stampede every April. Oakhurst's history is forever linked to the many small towns nearby so plan enough time to take some side trips. There is recreation for everyone at every level in and around Oakhurst in Madera County. Skiing at Badger Pass, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, great watersports at Bass Lake, fishing, camping, golf, or take a train ride on the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. A great place to start your Historic Hwy 49 adventure! Points of Interest • Yosemite • Bass Lake • Sierra Mono Museum • Wawona Hotel and Historic 9 Hole Golf Course • Mono Indian Museum • The Cunningham School • Wassama Round House • Fresno Flats Historic Park • Yosemite Gallery and Indian Territory • Little Church on the Hill • Children's Museum Of The Sierra • The Talking Bear • Sierra Vista Scenic Byway • Yosemite Gallery and Indian Territory           Things to Do Fishing, Hiking, Boating, Ice Skating, Skiing, Camping, Gold Panning, Biking, Golfing, Horseback Riding, Backpacking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming, Water Skiing, Live Theatre, Shopping, Wine Tasting, The Pizza Farm, Mammoth Digs, Newspaper Sierra Star 559-683-4464 The Fresno Bee 559-441-6111 Business Journal Newspaper 559-490-3400 Transportation Airports Fresno - Yosemite Int'l Airport 559-498-4095 Madera Municipal Airport 559-674-6958 Mariposa - Yosemite Airport 209-966-2143 Railway Santa Fe Railway 800-825-1654 Southern Pacific 800-822-9601 Amtrak 800-872-7245 Bus Greyhound 800-231-2222 Yosemite Sightseeing Tourist Transportation 559-877-8687 Local Transportation Dial-A-Ride 559-275-1296 Senior Citizen Bus 559-683-4258 Highway Conditions Caltrans 800-427-7623 California Highway Patrol 559-966-3656 After hours and Holidays 209-357-6922 Yosemite Road and Weather Conditions 24hr 209-372-0200 ext. 21 Weather Report National Weather Service 559-291-1068 U.S. Forest Service 559-658-7588 Yosemite Snow Conditions 24-hour 209-372-1000 Facts & Stats Population: 18,000 Elevation: 2,300 feet County: Madera County Climate: Winter: 30 - 67 degrees Summer: 55 - 93 degrees Rainfall: 33 inches Snowfall: 0-12 inches annually FYI North Fork in Eastern Madera County, is the official geographical center of California. Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in North America, 2,425 feet. Yosemite National Park