Yosemite Lakes, NACO West

Located just 5 miles from the west gate of Yosemite National Park, this 400-acre preserve is a wonderland of activity during the summer. Offers full hook-up, tent sites and cabin and yurt rentals.

The South Fork of the Tuolumne River running through the preserve is ideal for swimming, fishing and panning for gold.

Lake Don Pedro, 35 miles west, offers fishing, boating and water skiing.

Another area attraction is the state's largest public cavern, Moaning Cavern.