Yosemite Maps and Driving Routes from Meadow Creek Ranch Bed and Breakfast Inn

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Warning:
MapQuest and Google Maps will frequently route Yosemite National Park visitors over small mountain roads intended for off-road recreation and logging. These mapping sites do not account for hazardous conditions and very slow driving speeds required to drive these routes. The map sites sometimes underestimate travel times by hours. You do not want to take these roads in winter. The links to maps below have provided to help you plan your trip and avoid this problem. If in doubt, stick to the highways.

Meadow Creek Ranch B&B Inn location

Yosemite via Arch Rock Entrance

The Arch Rock Entrance to Yosemite is accessed via the 140 Yosemite All Weather Highway. This route has the lowest elevation route to Yosemite Valley. In winter, you will not need tire chains on this route if you stay in the Yosemite Valley. If you head to higher elevations you will need to carry tire chains.

There is currently a detour across the Merced River to bypass the Ferguson Rock Slide. The bridges are one way, controlled by a traffic lights (the only ones in Mariposa county). They cycle every 15 minutes. Your vehicle length is limited to 28ft. Crossing the bridges you get a fantastic view of the slide. Read more about the Ferguson Rock Slide.

Driving route from Meadow Creek Ranch B&B Inn to Yosemite Valley through the Arch Rock entrance.
Take this route if you don't need supplies from the town of Mariposa and want to see a little bit of the back road beauty of Mariposa.

From Meadow Creek Ranch B&B to the town of Mariposa.
Take this all highway route if you plan to buy groceries etc. Mariposa is the last town on the way to Yosemite.

From the town of Mariposa to Yosemite Valley through the Arch Rock entrance.

Yosemite National Park via the Mariposa Grove Entrance

Driving route from Meadow Creek Ranch B&B Inn to Oakhurst

Driving route from Oakhurst to Yosemite National Park Mariposa Grove

Driving Yosemite - Trip Planning Tips

Gas Availability

There are four gas stations on the way, two on Triangle Road, one at Midpines, and a Chevron station in El Portal.

Gas is not available in Yosemite Valley, but is available at Crane Flats, Wawona, and Tuolomne Meadows, too far away if you get to the park close to empty.  

The last station before you reach the park entrance is the Chevron in El Portal where gas can run $1 or more higher than the prices charged elsewhere in Mariposa county.

Here is a map to gas stations in the Mariposa and Yosemite area.

Oakhurst gas stations are numerous and easy to find.

Road Closures and Conditions

Tioga Pass, the route to Nevada and Mono Lake through Yosemite National Park is closed every year due to snow, it may not open until May and closes when it begins to snow. Do not plan your trip over this pass unless you know the road is open, click here for current conditions.

Be aware that Highway 49 from Mariposa to Coulterville is very twisty, with hairpin turns, steep drop-offs, and narrow lanes. It is beautiful, deserted, and is best taken when you have plenty of time to enjoy it. Expect an average speed of 20 mph.

Meadow Creek Ranch Bed and Breakfast Inn is considered one of the best Yosemite area bed and breakfast inns and is a favorite among Yosemite tourists and locals alike.

Meadow Creek Ranch Bed and Breakfast Inn is a member of the Yosemite Area Bed and Breakfast Association.

Yosemite - Mariposa B&B Association
P.O. Box 1100
Mariposa, CA 95338

Map of the B&B inns of the Yosemite area, including Meadow Creek Inn Bed Breakfast Inn.

Other Bed and Breakfast Inns around Yosemite.