Plan Your Celebration
Coming to Mariposa for July 4, 2026? You're in for more than just an evening of fireworks reimagined. Mariposa County is the gateway to Yosemite, a Gold Rush town with more than 170 years of history, and a perfect base for a long weekend in the Sierra. Here's how to make the most of your trip.
Where to Stay
Hotels, motels, B&Bs, cabins, and campgrounds in Mariposa County and overflow options in Oakhurst.
Where to Eat
Local restaurants, cafés, and specialty food spots — from Gold Rush saloons to modern farm-to-table.
Visiting Yosemite
Entry reservations, road conditions, shuttle info, and how to make Yosemite part of your trip.
Things to Do
Museums, the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, wineries, tours, and local experiences.
Day-of Event Info
Parking, road closures, shuttle routes, accessibility, and what to bring on July 4.
A Note on Our Listings
We've curated the information on these pages from the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce, the Yosemite-Mariposa County Tourism Bureau, the National Park Service, and local partners in Oakhurst. These are the authoritative sources for anything in this region; our goal is to give you a useful starting point and then point you to them for the full picture.
Our event is not a booking platform. To make reservations, you'll need to contact the businesses directly or use their preferred booking partners. We've included phone numbers and website links wherever possible.