Mariposa County
Road Closure - Forest Service Road 1N04
This order extends the road closure of FSR 1N04 to December 31, 2025.
Termination of High Hazard Fire Restrictions
Termination of Forest Order STF-16-2025-11High Hazard Fire RestrictionsStanislaus National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Order No. 2025-11, dated July 1, 2025, is hereby terminated.
Termination of Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions
Termination of Forest Order STF-16-2025-14Moderate Hazard Fire RestrictionsStanislaus National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Order No. 2025-14, dated August 20, 2025, is hereby terminated.
Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.
Stanislaus National Forest Terminates Deer Valley Road Closures Early
With the publication of the Termination Notice, Deer Valley Road, FSR 8N02 between the Stanislaus and ElDorado National Roads previously closed under Forest Order STF-16-2025-08 is now open.
Termination Notice - FO STF-16-2025-10
With this termination, roads previously closed by Forest Order STF-16-2025 10 are now open.
Forest Order STF-16-2025-03 - Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Forest Order STF-16-2025-02 - Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
From Recreation.gov
This campground is closed indefinitely. We hope to open the campground in the future. Thank you for your understanding.
From Recreation.gov
Lower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 29 at 10:53PM PST until December 30 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Hanford CA
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...From 2 AM to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From Recreation.gov
Upper Pines is closed from March 30 through April 9, 2026 for hazard tree removal. Sites may be released earlier if work is completed sooner.
From Recreation.gov
Upper Pines will be closed from May 26 through June 8, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 29 at 4:36PM PST until December 30 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Central Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From 2 AM to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From Recreation.gov
This campground is closed indefinitely. We hope to open the campground in the future. Thank you for your understanding.
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors.
Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closure 05-15-00-25-19
Forest Order closing trails, roads and trails with the Garnet Fire footprint.
Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closure
Forest Order closing trails, roads and trails with the Garnet Fire footprint.
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-52-25-17
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-52-25-17 USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest Garnet Fire Closure
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-07
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-07 USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest Fire Restrictions
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025.
Nelder Grove Historic Area Closure
Going into or being upon the Nelder Grove Historical Area as shown
Mammoth Pool Boat Launch Rehabilitation
Entering the Mammoth Pool boat launch rehabilitation area is prohibited
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
From Recreation.gov
The following North Pines sites are closed due to flooding from April 27 through June 30, 2026 and are NOT part of the Early Access Lottery: 134-136, 200-206, 301-522. Sites will be released as conditions permit; release dates posted here.
From Recreation.gov
North Pines will be closed from June 22 through July 2, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
Overview
Mariposa County encompasses the western gateway communities to Yosemite National Park and is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2025. The county is fully accessible for camping and recreation with all roads currently open as of October 2025 (Highway 140 reopened in late March after a rockslide closure). Key updates for experienced campers: Tuolumne Meadows Campground has completed its 3-year, $20 million renovation and reopened in 2025—marking the first time since 2019 that ALL Yosemite campgrounds are operational simultaneously. Highway 140, known as the "All-Weather Highway," is the primary access route through the Merced River Canyon and typically remains snow-free year-round at lower elevations. The county offers diverse camping from BLM sites along the Merced River (like McCabe Flat, 14-day max stay) to developed campgrounds like Cherry Valley and Summerdale in Sierra National Forest. Note that while Yosemite's higher elevation roads (Tioga Pass/Highway 120 East and Glacier Point Road) close seasonally for winter, Highway 140 through Mariposa County provides reliable year-round park access. Glamping expansion at Wildhaven Yosemite continues through 2026. YARTS public transit celebrates 25 years serving the Highway 140 corridor. Standard 14-day camping limits apply at most USFS and BLM sites in the county.
Campgrounds
- Bridalveil Creek Campground
- Camp 4
- Crane Flat Campground
- Dirt Flat
- Dry Gulch
- Jerseydale Campground
- Lower Pines Campground
- Moore Creek
- North Pines Campground
- Porcupine Flat Campground
- Summerdale Campground
- Tamarack Flat Campground
- Upper Pines Campground
- Wawona Campground
- Wawona Horse Campsites
- Yosemite Creek Campground
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