• Yosemite backcountry area - reservations/permits, 209-372-0740
• Mariposa/Minarets Ranger District - North Fork, 559-877-2218 - Oakhurst, 559-658-7588
• U. S. Forest Service, 559-658-7588, headquarter: 559-877-2218

• Wilderness Backpacking Permits - Coulterville Area, Highway 132/120 - 209-962-7825 Fish Camp Area, Highway 41 - 209-683-4665 - Mariposa Area, Highway 140 209-966-3638 - Yosemite National Park - 209-372-0740

• Goat Mountain Lookout - an energizing climb.
• "007" - seven miles of downhill on a gnarly single-track.
• Shut-Eye Peak - slick rock routes , along with majestic views of the Angel Adams and Yosemite wilderness area. Hwy. 41, 800-444-7275

• Bass Lake - located southeast of Oakhurst. Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Water Sports, 559-642-3200, 800-585-9283
• The Pines Resort - located at Bass Lake. - Pines Marina, 559-642-3565
• Miller's Landing - located South Shore at Bass Lake, 559-642-3633
• The Forks Resort - located at 39150 Road 222, Bass Lake, 559-642-3737
• Millerton Lake -State Recreation Area, located 20 miles northeast of Fresno, off Hwy. 41, 800-444-7275

• Ranger-Guided Cross Country Skiing - 209-372-0209

• Dept. of Fish and Game, Fresno, 559-243-4005
• Bass Lake - located southeast of Oakhurst . Fish for kokanee salmon, and trout. The Bass Lake Fishing Derby is held in May with more than 800 tagged trout and $40,000 in cash and prizes.
• Manzanita Lake - located two miles north of North Fork on Willow Creek , fish for rainbow trout. Family picnic area.
• Mammoth Pool - located 40 miles east of North Fork on the San Joaquin River, Eastern Madera County's largest trout lake. Fish for brown trout.
• Hensley Lake - located on the Fresno River near Madera. Fish for bass, blue gill, red-ear sunfish, crappie, catfish and rainbow trout. Camping sites, day use area for picnicking and boat ramps.
• Eastman Lake - located on the Chowchilla River near Raymond. Similar fishing opportunities as Hensley Lake. Camping, picnicking and boat launching facilities. Bald eagles nest near the upper end of the lake, which is closed to access during nesting season.
• Big Creek, Willow Creek, Fish Creek, Rock Creek, Chiquito Creek and Granite Creek - located along the South Fork Merced River. Great fly fishing for wild trout, brook, brown, rainbow and golden trout. Fly fishing lessons are offered on Big Creek, Chiquito Creek, Granite Creek, and the Merced River.
• Iron Lakes, Bare Island Lake, Grizzly Lake and the Star Lakes, are good for still water fishing in the High Sierras.
• Millerton Lake - State Recreation Area, located 20 miles northeast of Fresno, off Hwy. 41, 800-444-7275

• Coarsegold Creek - located on Hwy. 41, Coarsegold.
• Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 56001 Hwy. 41, Fish Camp

• Motgherlode Sky Riders Instruction and Club - 209-529-9911

• The Way of the Mono Trail - a one-half mile, self guided walking trail near Bass Lake. You can see authentic Mono Indian grinding holes from this trail as well as spectacular views of Bass Lake.
• Willow Creek Trail - use caution when hiking this trail, there are hazardous sections along the trail. Where Bass Lake passes along Angel Falls, see spectacular cascades flow into deep pools.
• Goat Mountain Trail - this is a strenuous hike, climbing four miles to the summit, where you will find a fire lookout tower which provides some of the most awesome views of Bass Lake and the Sierra Nevada range. There are two trailheads along Bass Lake.
• Shadow of the Giants Trail - an easy one mile hike among beautiful giant sequoia trees. Located in the Nelder Grove Giant Sequoia Preservation Area.
• Cedars Interpretive Trail - this trail is especially easy for the physically challenged. A quarter-mile nature trail where you can learn about the region's natural resources and how to care for the environment. The trail starts from the North Fork Minarets ranger station.
• Lewis Creek National Recreational Trail - a well hiked trail that follows the historical Madera Sugar Pine Lumber flume route. You will pass the Red Rock Falls and the 80 foot high Corlieu Falls
• Millerton Lake - State Recreation Area, located 20 miles northeast of Fresno, off Hwy. 41, 800-444-7275
• Wawona Meadow Loop - start at the Wawona Hotel, Yosemite. An easy 3.5 mile round trip that takes about 1.5 hours.
• Swinging Bridge Loop - start at the Wawona Store/Pioneer History Center parking area, Yosemite. A moderate 4.75 mile round trip taking about 2 hours.
• Taft Point - start at Taft Point parking area, Yosemite. An easy to moderate 2.2 mile round trip taking approximately 2 hours.
• Sentinel Dome - start at Sentinel Dome parking area, Yosemite. A Moderate 2.2 mile round trip taking 2 hours.
• Soda Springs/Parsons Lodge - start at Lembert Dome parking area, Yosemite. An easy 1.5 mile round trip taking 1 hour.
• John Muir Trail through Lyell Canyon - start at Dog Lake parking area, Yosemite. An easy 8 mile trip one way, with a 200 foot gain, taking 3 to 4 hours.
• Harden Lake - start at White Wolf drop off point via the Tuolumne Meadows Hikers' Bus, Yosemite. A moderate 9 mile round trip taking 4 to 6 hours.
• Yosemite Valley via Porcupine Creek - start at Porcupine Creek via the Tuolumne Meadows Hikers' Bus, Yosemite. A moderate 7 mile one way trip with a 3,500 to 4.000 foot loss, taking 4 to 6 hours.
• Lembert Dome - start at Tuolumne Meadows Store via the Tuolumne Meadows Hikers' Bus, Yosemite. A moderately strenuous 4 mile round trip taking 3 to 4 hours.
• Foresta via Big Oak Flat Rd. - start at Tamarack Flat Campground entrance via the Tuolumne Meadows Hikers' Bus, Yosemite. A moderately strenuous 10-12 mile one way trip taking 5 to 7 hours with a 2,000 foot loss.
• Yosemite Valley via Yosemite Creek - start at Lukens Lake trailhead via the Tuolumne Meadows Hikers' Bus. A moderately strenuous 10.5 mile one way trip taking 5 to 9 hours one way with a 3,500 to 4,000 foot loss .
• Yosemite Valley via Cloud's Rest - start at Tenaya Lake via the Tuolumne Meadows Hikers' Bus. A strenuous 19 mile one way trip taking 10 to 12 hours. If camping overnight, you'll need a free wilderness permit.

• Yosemite Horseback Riding Info. 209-372-0200
• Yosemite Trails Pack Station, 559-868-3405
• Wawona and Yosemite Valley - located in Yosemite National Park. One and two hour rides are available for beginners and half day and full day rides for more experienced riders. Guided tours available.
• Yosemite Trails Pack Station - located in Yosemite National Park, southern entrance. One and two hour rides and an all day ride to the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias.
• Minarets Pack Station - located in the Sierra backcountry. Day trips and overnight pack trips into the Ansel Adams Wilderness and Yosemite, 559-868-3405
• Sierra National Forest - located adjacent to Yosemite. There are primitive and established campgrounds for both horse and rider.
• Millerton Lake - State Recreation Area, located 20 miles northeast of Fresno, off Hwy.41, 800-444-7275

• Wassama Round House State Historic Park Off Hwy. 49, five miles northwest of Oakhurst 559-822-2332 A 27 acre park used primarily as a ceremonial meeting place for California's Native Americans. The Gathering Days celebration is held annually the second Saturday in July. Enjoy crafts, dancing and basket weaving.
• Yosemite National Park - Approximately 1,170 square miles in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. There are 263 miles of roads, 800 miles of hiking trails, around 240 species of birds, 80 species of mammals, and 1,400 species of flowering plants, 37 of which are trees. Yosemite's elevation ranges from 2,000 feet to over 13,000 feet, and is 94.5 percent undeveloped. General Park Info. 209-372-0200
• Sierra National Forest 559-877-2218
• Bass Lake Recreation Area - located in the Sierra National Forest, southeast of Oakhurst. National Recreation Reservations System 877-444-6777
• Millerton Lake - State Recreation Area - located 20 miles northeast of Fresno, off Hwy. 41 800-444-7275

• Oakhurst Community Park - just off Hwy. 41 near the Oakhurst Branch Library on Civic Circle. Ideal for picnics and playground equipment for children.

• Yosemite National Park - half and full day classes and private guides are available from May through October in Yosemite. General Information: 209-372-0200 Yosemite Guides: 209-379-2231

• El Capitan - located in Yosemite National Park. Visitors interested in watching professional climbers can park at El Capitan Meadow in Yosemite Valley and gaze at the largest single mass of granite in the world.

• Whisky Snowmobile Trail - located above North Fork. A 35 mile marked route through the forest following existing roads. Whisky Falls Snowmobile Area (USFS) 559-877-2218
• Beasore Road - located above Bass Lake, near Pines Village.

• Badger Pass - located in Yosemite National Park. National Park Service ranger- naturalists conduct easy snowshoe walks. Small fee for snowshoe rentals.
• Snow Shoe Walks - 209-372-0209

• High Sierra Camp Reservations - 209-253-5674

• Will Riskit Mountain Cyclists - 209-742-52-39 or 966-5139
• Yosemite Bug Hostel - 209-966-6666
• Yosemite Concession Services - 209-372-1200

• Barrett Cove - 209-378-2441
• Bass Lake Boat Rentals and Water Sports -Bass Lake: 800-585-WAVE, 559-642-3200
• The Pines Resort - Bass Lake: 800-350-7463, 559-642-3565
• McClure Point - 209-378-2441
• Miller's Landing - Bass Lake: 559-642-3633
• The Forks Resort - Bass Lake: 559-642-3737
• Sierra Power Center - 10432 Hwy. 41, Madera: 559-432-1817

• Sierra Lanes

• Butterfly Carriage and Stage Lines - 209-742-6767

• Calvin Crest
• Camp Pacifica
• Camp Sugar Pine
• Episcopal Conference Center
• Jack Boyd Camp Green Meadows
• Jackass Rock Camp
• Oakhurst Christian Conference Center
• Sierra Pines Youth Camp
• Skylake Yosemite Camp
• Summit Adventures
• Yosemite Bible Camp
• Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp

• Lupine-Cedar Bluff

• Forks
• Spring Cove
• Wishon

• Big Sandy
• Bowler - Group and Horses
• Chilkoot
• China Bar
• Clover Meadow
• Fish Creek
• Fresno Dome
• Gaggs Camp
• Granite Creek - Horse Corral
• Greys Mountain
• Kelty Meadow - Horse Camp
• Little Jackass - Groups OK
• Lower Chiquito
• Mammoth Pool
• Nelder Grove
• Placer
• Rock Creek
• Soda Springs
• Soquel
• Summerdale
• Sweetwater
• Texas Flat - Group and Horses
• Upper Chiquito
• Whiskers
• Whisky Falls

• High Sierra RV - Oakhurst
• Ahwahnee Golf and RV Resort - Oakhurst

• Yosemite Bass Lake Fishing Adventures

• Coarsegold Creek - located on Hwy. 41, Coarsegold.
• Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 56001 Hwy. 41, Fish Camp

• Butterfly Carriage and Stage Lines - 209-742-6767
• Rocking J. Ranch - Boarding/Lessons/Arena/Trails - 209-966-4706
• Yosemite Stage and Turnpike Company - 209-966-2908
• Yosemite Trails Pack Station - 209-683-7611 or 665-5286

• Cherry Valley Pack Station - Winter - 209-878-3596 - Summer - 962-5671
• Tuolumne Meadows - Summer - 209-372-8427
• Wawona Horseback Riding - 209-375-6502
• Yosemite Trails Pack Station - Winter - 209-683-7426 - Summer - 683-7611
• Yosemite Valley - 209-372-8348

• Curry Village Ice Skating Rink -Yosemite

• Yosemite Mountaineering School - 209-372-8344

• Badger Pass
• Bear Valley
• Dodge Ridge - Hwy 108 at Pinecrest, CA, 209.965.3474

• Yosemite Bug Hostel - 209-966-6666

• Golden Chain Theatre - Melodrama running summer and fall, with a christmas show, plus many other events. Hwy 41, Info: 559-683-7112 www.goldenchaintheatre.org
• Front Row Theater

• Met Cinemas

• Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 Yosemite Hwy 41, Fish Camp, CA - 559-683-7273

The Bureau of Land Management licenses commercial white water rafting companies operating on the Merced River. For a current list of licensed operators contact the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 916-985-4474 or Mariposa County Visitors Bureau - 209-966-2456