There is so much to do in Mariposa County aside from visiting Yosemite National Park. Take a look at our recommendations of some of our favorite activities in the area, plus what to do without ever leaving AutoCamp.
Recreation & Dog Friendly
-Stockton Creek Preserve – Hike at the edge of Mariposa as you explore native wildlife and plants along the Stockton Creek Preserve. There are trail options ranging from easy to heart-thumping.
-William’s Peak – On a clear day you can see Yosemite Valley!
-Stargazing – Any cloudless night is the right night for stargazing in Mariposa County.
-Forest Play – All around Mariposa, the Sierra National Forest is your playground for hiking, fishing, and recreating.
-Spring Wildflower Bloom – Dance through fields of plush purple, firecracker red and creamsicle orange on Hite Cove Trail.
For the History Buffs
-Mariposa Historical Museum
-California State Mine and Mineral Museum
-Yosemite Climbing History Museum
-Northern Mariposa County History Museum
Snow Adventures
-Giant Sequoias at Mariposa Grove – Snowshoe Adventure – challenging 4.5-11 miles
-Goat Meadow
-Ice Skating at Tenaya Lodge
Treat Yourself to a Spa Day
-Yosemite Health Spa Open daily from 3pm-10pm
-Tenaya Lodge
Lunch or Dinner Locations in Historical Mariposa, Ca
-1850 Restaurant and Brewery
-Charles Street Dinner House
-Savorys
Back at AutoCamp
-Live music & games at the Clubhouse, plus happy hour at the Clubhouse bar from 4-6pm; board games available at the front desk as well as lawn games like cornhole and ladder toss available on the lawn
-Pool time at the Clubhouse
–AutoCamp Yosemite Forest School
-Grill up a campfire meal at your private outdoor grill – use the cast iron and cooking utensils provided in the Airstream to make a family meal you won’t forget
-Roast marshmallows and make s’mores around the campfire with one of our famously delicious s’mores kits
