Paddling near Mariposa, CA

Mariposa sits in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Mariposa County, gateway country to Yosemite. The surrounding region is defined by reservoir lakes and foothill rivers, giving paddlers access to calm flatwater as well as moving water. Nearby destinations include Bass Lake, Lake McClure, Don Pedro Reservoir, Millerton Lake, and the Merced River corridor, making this one of the more paddle-rich corners of the central Sierra foothills.