Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino is situated in the Sierra foothills and a 39-minute drive from Yosemite National Park. It brings the beauty of the Sierra foothills into a world-class destination for gaming, dining and entertainment.
The Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park is a 400-acre nature park in the community of Ahwahnee on Highway 49 in Madera County. It serves as a natural oak habitat resource for recreation and education for Madera County and the surrounding counties.
Ahwahnee is a small unincorporated community located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. It is situated in Madera County, approximately 12 miles northwest of the town of Oakhurst. Ahwahnee is known for its picturesque scenery, including rugged landscapes, forests, and proximity to Yosemite National Park. Its population was 2,296 in 2020.
Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County features fossils from the Middle-Pleistocene (780,000 years ago.) Mammoth, Smilodon, Sloth, Dire Wolf, Camel and Horse are just a few of the 15,000 fossils found at Fairmead.
Yosemite Foothill Retreat is located in the Sierra Foothills near the South Gate of Yosemite. It offers spacious 2 room suites and a relaxing patio with gorgeous sunset views.
Madera County is a county located in the San Joaquin Valley region of California, with its southern border adjacent to Fresno County. It is part of the Central Valley and is located approximately 160 miles southeast of San Francisco. As of the 2020 census, the population was 156,255. The county seat is Madera.
Nestled in the beautiful foothills of Coarsegold just south of Yosemite National Park. It is also located minutes away from the Chukchansi Resort and Casino. The Club is approximately 30 miles north of Fresno, CA on Highway 41.
Wassama Round House State Historic Park, located in Ahwahnee, California, is a significant cultural and historical site managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The park preserves and interprets a roundhouse, which is a traditional Native American structure used by the local Miwok people.
Yosemite Lakes Park is a residential community located in the Sierra Nevada foothills in California, near the entrance to Yosemite National Park. It is not part of the national park itself, but rather a private residential area situated in close proximity to the park. The population was 5,022 at the 2020 census.
Oakhurst is a census-designated place in Madera County, California, located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada approximately 14 miles (23 km) south of the entrance to Yosemite National Park. Oakhurst sits at the southern edge of California’s Gold Country at an elevation of 2,274 ft (693 m) and had a population of 5,945 as of the 2020 United States census.
Bonadelle Ranchos is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Madera County, California. It lies at an elevation of 338 feet (103 m). As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 5,497. Prior to 2020, the community was part of the Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos CDP.
Globe Rock is one of the most photographed spots along the byway. Rumor has it that, Theodore Roosevelt had his picture taken at the geological oddity during a hunting trip. Area around Globe Rock was also an area of significance to the local Native American tribes for generations. Many grinding holes can be found nearby.
Bass Lake is renowned for excellent fishing, hiking trails, and warm waters. With the full service Pines Resort, wakeboarding and watersports, and outdoor adventure galore, Bass Lake is perfect destination with activities to please the whole family. It is at an elevation of 3,415 feet (1,041 m). The population was 575 at the 2020 census.
Madera Acres is a census-designated place in Madera County, California. It sits at an elevation of 292 ft (89 m). The population was 9,162 at the 2020 census, virtually unchanged from 2010. Madera Acres is a peaceful neighborhood known for its clean, well-kept atmosphere.
Chowchilla is a city located in Madera County, California, United States. It is situated in the San Joaquin Valley region of Central California. The city is known for its agricultural industry, particularly for growing almonds, grapes, and cotton. The city's population was 19,039 at the 2020 census. It is at an elevation of 240 feet (73 m).
Fairmead is a small, unincorporated community located in Madera County, California. It lies approximately 5 miles northwest of Chowchilla and is primarily a rural area. The region is known for its agricultural activity, and the population is relatively small, fostering a close-knit community. It is at an elevation of 253 feet (77 m). The population was 1,235 at the 2020 census.[
Nipinnawasee is a small unincorporated community located in Madera County, California. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills, it sits along State Route 49, which is also known as the "Golden Chain Highway" due to its historical connection to California's Gold Rush. It is at an elevation of 2,930 feet (890 m). The population was 434 at the 2020 census.
The Nature of Wildworks is a nonprofit wildlife care center located in Coarsegold, California. The mission is to provide quality lifetime care to wildlife that cannot survive on their own out in nature. It also provides an educational service to the community.
