Wawona and Mariposa Grove Wawona Area Map    Interactive Map of Wawona

Wawona is the home to the historic Wawona Hotel, dating from the late nineteenth century. The Pioneer Yosemite History Center, a collection of historic buildings, is located just over the covered bridge from the hotel. Wawona is accessible by car year-round.

The Mariposa Grove is south of Wawona near the entrance station. The Mariposa Grove is the largest stand of giant sequoias in Yosemite. The road to the Mariposa Grove is not plowed in winter and is often closed from sometime in November through March.

There are several hiking trails in the area.

Two of the main attractions in Wawona are the historic Covered Bridge and the Pioneer History Center.