Where to Stay
Mariposa County has hotels, motels, historic inns, B&Bs, cabins, and campgrounds to fit every budget. Most options are within a short drive of downtown Mariposa, where the July 4 event is held.
Hotels & Motels in Mariposa
Mariposa Lodge
5052 CA-140, Mariposa, CA 95338
Motel with seasonal outdoor pool, free parking, and garden. Central location in Mariposa.
Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
4999 CA-140, Mariposa, CA 95338
Full-service hotel adjacent to Mariposa Arts Park, walking distance to downtown.
The Monarch Inn
5027 CA-140, Mariposa, CA 95338
Family-owned motor inn, 2 blocks from historic downtown and Mariposa History Center.
Miners Inn
5181 CA-49, Mariposa, CA 95338
Motel with outdoor pool and free guest parking, 2 minutes walk from downtown Mariposa.
The Yosemite Inn
5180 CA-140, Mariposa, CA 95338
Located across from the Visitor Center, walking distance to Mariposa downtown restaurants and shops.
Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway
Mariposa, CA
Near the junction of Highway 49 and State Route 140; 32 miles from Yosemite west entrance.
River Rock Inn
Mariposa, CA
Mariposa's oldest motel, approximately 40 minutes' drive from Yosemite National Park.
Bed & Breakfasts
Highland House B&B
Mariposa, CA
10 acres near Sierra National Forest and Yosemite. Country cottage-style bed and breakfast.
Poppy Hill Bed & Breakfast
Mariposa, CA
Full-service B&B with picnic area, pool, spa, and fishing pond.
Cabins & Vacation Rentals
Little Valley Inn
Mariposa, CA
Cabin-style rooms with rustic charm and modern comforts.
Yosemite Bug Mountain Resort
Midpines, CA
Rustic cabins and hostel-style rooms in Midpines, between Mariposa and El Portal. Popular with Yosemite visitors.
Camping & RV
Indian Flat RV Park
El Portal, CA
Campground in El Portal with tent sites and RV hookups, near the Merced River.
Summerdale Campground (Sierra National Forest)
Fish Camp, CA
USFS campground near the South Entrance of Yosemite. Reservations at recreation.gov.
Rooms in Mariposa Sold Out? Try Oakhurst.
Oakhurst sits about 35 miles south of Mariposa on Highway 41 — about 45–60 minutes by car. It has significantly more lodging capacity, and is a practical overflow option for July 4 visitors. Oakhurst is also a good base if you plan to enter Yosemite through the South Entrance (Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias).
Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn
40530 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Full-service hotel 16 miles south of Yosemite South Entrance; pool, hot tub, restaurant.
Tenaya at Yosemite (formerly Tenaya Lodge)
1122 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623
Upscale resort just 2 miles from Yosemite South Entrance; spa, multiple restaurants, pools. Book very early.
Hounds Tooth Inn
42071 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Victorian-style B&B with full breakfast, wine hour, and garden patio. Adult-oriented.
Comfort Inn Yosemite Area
40489 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Reliable mid-range option with pool, breakfast included, and easy access to Highway 41.
Sierra Sky Ranch
50552 Road 632, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Historic ranch-style inn on 14 acres. Restaurant and saloon on-site.