Overview
Coarsegold is a city in Madera County in the Sierra Nevada region of California.
2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Coarsegold
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
A resort casino run by the Chukchansi Native American nation.
Tarantula Festival
Coarsegold is full of tarantulas once a year during their mating season, and this festival celebrates the spiders with tarantula races, displays, costumes, and food.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Madera)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 34 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MCE Merced Regional Macready Field, Merced — 45 mi away. Directions
By car, the best access to Coarsegold is taking California State Route 41 north from Fresno.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $100–$100 a night (typical $195), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$140, mid-range ~$270, comfortable ~$270.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino
- Lunch Alfonso's Hideaway Mexican
- Afternoon Tarantula Festival
- Dinner Coarsegold Cafe
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By car
By car, the best access to Coarsegold is taking California State Route 41 north from Fresno.
By bus
Place Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS)
The YARTS shuttle travels on Highway 41 between Fresno and Wawona and Yosemite Valley, with stops in Coarsegold at Coarsegold Market and Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino. Ticket prices include park entry, and can be purchased from the shuttle driver.
- Madera County Connection's Eastern Madera County route provides limited service from Madera Monday–Friday.
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