Bear Valley is a small unincorporated community located in Mariposa County, California, USA. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about 12 miles south of the town of Mariposa. The population was 156 at the 2020 census.

Just 2.5 hours from the San Francisco Bay Area and 45 minutes from Yosemite National Park and Mariposa, Coulterville serves as the golden gateway to unmatched outdoor recreation and is the perfect base camp for a true Mother Lode experience. Coulterville had a population of 115 at the 2020 census,[3] down from 201 at the 2010 census.

Fish Camp, California, is a small community located in Mariposa County, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is situated near the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park, making it a popular gateway for visitors heading to the park. It is located 18 miles (29 km) east of Mariposa, at an elevation of 5,062 feet (1,543 m). The population was 49 at the 2020 census.

Mariposa is a charming town located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in central California, USA. The town is the county seat of Mariposa County and is known for its rich history, stunning natural scenery, and proximity to Yosemite National Park. The population was 2,173 at the 2010 census

Yosemite Valley is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California. Yosemite Valley's 2010 population was at 1,035. The valley is about 7.5 miles (12 km) long and approximately 3000-3500 feet deep, surrounded by high granite summits such as Half Dome and El Capitan, and densely forested with pines.

Wawona is a historic and picturesque village located within Yosemite National Park in California. It's situated in the southern part of the park, not far from the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. The population was 111 at the 2020 census.

Buck Meadows is a census-designated place in Mariposa County, California. It is located 2 miles (3 km) east-northeast of Smith Peak, at an elevation of 3,015 feet (919 m). The elevation provides somewhat cooler temperatures compared to lower elevation areas. The population was 21 at the 2020 census.

Bootjack is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Mariposa County, California. The population was 661 at the 2020 census, down from 960 in 2010 and 1,588 in 2000. Bootjack sits at an elevation of approximately 2,267 feet (691 meters) above sea level. The community is characterized by its rural setting, with rolling hills and a mix of oak and pine trees.

Catheys Valley is ranch land, with some of the richest grazing areas in the state. The western portions of Mariposa County encompass rolling foothills, dotted with oaks and some pine trees. But these western foothills hold more than cattle and sheep. There are many attractions for both the outdoor enthusiast and the historian.

Tenaya Lake is an alpine lake in Yosemite National Park, located between Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows. The surface of Tenaya Lake has an elevation of 8,150 feet (2,484 m).[1] The lake basin was formed by glacial action, which left a backdrop of light granite rocks, whose beauty was known to the Native Americans.