What you need to know about COVID-19 in Yosemite Mariposa County.
Hello from the Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau
Like most of you, we’re doing our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home, washing our hands and limiting contact with others. However, we’re still dreaming of the time when we can travel and explore this great region … just like you. Until that day, we ask you to do all you can to keep everyone around you safe.
We look forward to having you visit Yosemite Mariposa County when the time is right. Our economy is based on wonderful people like you visiting our area, eating in our great restaurants, taking tours with our local experts and staying in our hotels, cabins, and bed and breakfasts. We hope you’ll keep us in mind as you dream about the future. We’ll be here to welcome you once it’s safe to do so.
For the time being, if you have an upcoming trip planned to Yosemite Mariposa County, please consider postponing your reservations with hotels, tour guides, or any one of the activities offered, instead of canceling altogether. Rescheduling could help keep a small business open and optimistic through this difficult time.
Stay well. We’re in this together!
The Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau is here to help. See the links below for information on the area and please feel free to email us with any questions at info@yosemite.com.
Updates and Information for COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Yosemite National Park Information: As of 3 P.M., Friday, March 20, Yosemite National Park is closed to all park visitors until further notice. This closure will be enforced 24-hours a day/7-days a week and there will be no access permitted to Yosemite National Park. For more information on the closure, click here.
Tourism Bureau Information: The Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau is still working through this time, but is doing so remotely. For questions, please email info@yosemite.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, please visit our Facebook page, @YosemiteNation, and message us there and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
Mariposa County Information: The Mariposa Visitors Center is currently closed, but anyone with questions during normal business hours can speak directly to a Visitor Center staff member by calling (888) 425-3366 or (209) 966-7081 if calling locally.
Mariposa County Health Information: For Mariposa County Health and Human Services’ information page regarding COVID-19, click here.
Please take the following precautions into consideration to help stop the spread of COVID-19:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. If surfaces are dirty, clean them using detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay away from work, school or other people if you become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough.
- Follow guidance from local public health officials.
Mariposa County Business information: Many businesses remain open through this time to serve the public. The Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Mariposa County Economic Development team and members of the tourism bureau put together a Google Doc that shows which businesses are still operating. Please take the opportunity to shop local and support Main Street Mariposa in this difficult time. For the full document, click here.