Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

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Fish Camp

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

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Best timeApr–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Nearest airportMMH · 45 mi
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Overview

Fish Camp is in Mariposa County in the Sierra Nevada region of California near Yosemite.

1 things to do · 6 places to stay

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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

A 4 mi railroad excursion on vintage logging railroad lines on former logging steam locomotives.

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 28°F. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Yosemite National Park)

Jan: 7.0 in rain7"Jan: high 48°F, low 28°F48°28°JanFeb: 6.5 in rain6.5"Feb: high 51°F, low 30°F51°30°FebMar: 5.5 in rain5.5"Mar: high 57°F, low 34°F57°34°MarApr: 3.2 in rain3.2"Apr: high 63°F, low 38°F63°38°AprMay: 1.9 in rain1.9"May: high 70°F, low 44°F70°44°MayJun: 0.5 in rain0.5"Jun: high 80°F, low 51°F80°51°JunJul: 0.3 in rain0.3"Jul: high 89°F, low 57°F89°57°JulAug: 0.2 in rain0.2"Aug: high 89°F, low 57°F89°57°AugSep: 0.4 in rain0.4"Sep: high 83°F, low 51°F83°51°SepOct: 1.6 in rain1.6"Oct: high 71°F, low 41°F71°41°OctNov: 4.1 in rain4.1"Nov: high 56°F, low 32°F56°32°NovDec: 5.6 in rain5.6"Dec: high 46°F, low 28°F46°28°Dec

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.
  • MMH Mammoth Yosemite Airport, Mammoth Lakes — 45 mi away. Directions
  • FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno — 49 mi away (major hub). Directions

The only access to Fish Camp is via SR41.

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    Get in

    By car

    The only access to Fish Camp is via SR41.

    By bus

    Go Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS)

    The YARTS shuttle travels on Highway 41 from Fresno to Wawona and Yosemite Valley, with a stop in Fish Camp at the Tenaya Lodge. Ticket prices include park entry, and can be purchased from the shuttle driver.

    🕒 Shuttle operates from late-May through late-September⚠ Last checked May 2015 — confirm before you go
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    Do

    Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

    Do Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

    A 4 mi railroad excursion on vintage logging railroad lines on former logging steam locomotives.

    📍 56001 Hwy 41💲 Steam Train: Adults - $17.50, Children (3-12) - $8.75, under 3 - free. Jenny Railcar: Adults - $13.50, Children (3-12) - $6.75, under 3 free☎ +1 559 683-7273
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    Sleep

    Stay Owls Nest Lodging

    📍 1237 Highway 41The last lodging on the left, just before entering the park☎ +1 559 683-3484
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    Stay Sugar Pine Cabins

    Only 1 mi-1/2 mi to Yosemite's South Gate. Affordable cabin lodging with cooking facilities for families, small or large.

    📍 1243 Highway 41💲 $150-350☎ +1 559 642-6975
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    Stay White Chief Mountain Lodge

    📍 7776 White Chief Mountain Rd☎ +1 559 683-5444
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