When To Visit

Discover the quiet beauty of Yosemite Mariposa County in winter. Snow-dusted peaks, cozy lodges, charming Gold Rush towns, and scenic trails create the perfect mix of relaxation and gentle adventure for a peaceful, inspiring getaway.

When is the best time to visit Yosemite? Explore shoulder season in Yosemite, when crowds fade, and nature thrives. Fall, winter and spring bring peace to the valley. You can hike autumn trails, ski badger pass or bask in the beauty of spring waterfalls. Plan your Yosemite off season adventure today!

Yosemite Mariposa County offers year-round recreation across a quartet of seasons, each with signature activities and attractions.  All across this county of nearly 1,500 square miles, weather microclimates forged by elevation and topography further define seasonal theme and variation.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of autumn in Yosemite, where Yosemite fall colors light up the landscape. Explore scenic drives, leaf peeping trails, and golden meadows perfect for California leaf peeping adventures in one of the state's most iconic parks. Plan your trip today!

Pictured at Tunnel View on a peaceful midweek morning, Yosemite's timeless beauty, with fewer visitors and more room to take it all in.

Plan your perfect midweek trip to Yosemite. Discover the best days of the week to visit Yosemite, enjoy fewer crowds and exclusive deals on lodging and activities and other midweek perks. Explore Yosemite deals for stress-free adventure!

Seasons come and go in Yosemite Mariposa County, each offering signature things to do and a variety of regions to discover.  Autumn is one of the most distinctive seasons, warm and inviting in hue and humor before stormy winter weather rolls over the horizon.

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With authentic California history, monumental topography, and four-season outdoor recreation, Yosemite Mariposa County is one of a kind.  This celebrated region of golden gateway towns flanking Yosemite National Park offers […]

The modernist painter Marc Chagall once said “great art picks up where nature ends,” and in the case of Sierra Art Trails that handoff is supercharged on the doorstep to […]