Visit Yosemite | Madera County

Welcome to Visit Yosemite | Madera County, the southern gateway to Yosemite National Park. From iconic granite domes and towering ancient sequoias to the serene waters of Bass Lake and the historic Madera Wine Trail, the south gate is the perfect starting point for a memorable adventure. Experience the best of Madera County on the Fossils to Falls Road Trip, a 10-stop self-guided itinerary starting at the Fossil Discovery Center in the Central Valley, through the historic Gold Country region, and ending in the High Sierra with thundering waterfalls in Yosemite National Park.