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City	Yosemite Lakes
State	California (CA)
County	Madera County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.191058
Longitude	-119.772653
Population	5,022
Density	92.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	93614
Area Code	760
County Seat	Madera
School District	Yosemite Unified School District

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About Yosemite Lakes, California

Yosemite Lakes is a locality in Madera County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,022. The population density is 92.8 people per km². Yosemite Lakes is located at 37.1911°N, 119.7727°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93614.

Yosemite Lakes holds a quiet prominence within the rugged, sun-drenched landscape of the interior foothills. It lies 22.5 miles northeast of Madera, CA (from Madera, CA: bearing 45°T), and is situated 6.3 miles southwest of Coarsegold. Golden grasses stretch across the undulating terrain of Long Hollow, where the light at dusk turns the dry earth into a field of bruised copper. The Fresno River carves a narrow, winding path through the brush only one mile from the residential core, providing a vital artery for the local flora. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the distant, snow-dusted peaks of the Sierra Nevada offer a sharp, jagged contrast to the softer, rounded contours of the lower plains. Yosemite Lakes remains a place defined by its inland isolation, where the air stays crisp and thin under an expansive, cloudless sky.

History within Yosemite Lakes reflects the broader evolution of the region from open grazing land into a modest, residential landscape. Local economic activity remains closely tied to the cycles of the nearby San Joaquin Experimental Range, where scientific inquiry has long shaped the stewardship of the soil. Agriculture and small-scale land management sustain the rhythm of the neighborhood, favoring those who find purpose in the maintenance of oak savanna and fenced pastures. The proximity to the San Joaquin Experimental Range Experimental Research Area ensures that the land is regarded with a careful, observant eye by those who dwell upon it. Commerce in Yosemite Lakes moves at a deliberate pace, far removed from the frantic industrial pulse of more populous urban centers.

Cultural character in Yosemite Lakes emerges from a shared appreciation for the solitude offered by the dry, expansive foothills. Residents often find respite at Hensley Lake, where the calm water serves as a focal point for weekend gatherings and quiet reflection away from the heat of the afternoon. While the region lacks the grand monuments of larger municipalities, the enduring presence of the natural environment acts as a permanent landmark for all who live here. The social life of Yosemite Lakes is defined by informal connections formed over long, warm evenings and the mutual respect for the surrounding wilderness. No figures of global fame claim this specific soil as their origin, allowing the collective identity of the residents to remain unburdened by the expectations of celebrity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

San Joaquin Experimental Range Experimental Research Area (Recreation Easement) — 4.3 mi, 173° S
San Joaquin Experimental Area (Recreation Easement) — 4.3 mi, 173° S
Hensley Lake (Recreation Area) — 5.4 mi, 238° SW
California State Lands Commission (State Resource Management Area) — 7.1 mi, 295° NW
San Joaquin Experimental Range Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 7.3 mi, 153° SE
Sierra National Forest (National Forest) — 8.2 mi, 052° NE · 1.3M acres
Millerton Lake State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 11.1 mi, 143° SE
Millerton Lake (Resource Management Area) — 11.1 mi, 143° SE
Oakhurst Mural (Public Artwork) — 11.7 mi, 035° NE
Yosemite Gateway Gallery Row (Gallery) — 12.8 mi, 034° NE
Millerton Courthouse Museum (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 163° S
Willow Creek Trail (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 048° NE
Lakeside Day Use Area Ampitheatre (Theatre) — 14.9 mi, 057° NE
Sierra-Mono Indian Museum (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 080° E
Table Mountain Casino (Attraction) — 15.8 mi, 154° SE
Bass Lake Vista (Viewpoint) — 16.6 mi, 042° NE
Exact Center of California (Monument) — 17.9 mi, 095° E
Whites Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 19.1 mi, 071° E
Big Ed (Attraction) — 19.4 mi, 032° NE
Thornberry Museum (Museum) — 19.5 mi, 021° N
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Historical Railroad (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 021° N
Lewis Creek Amphitheater (Theatre) — 20.1 mi, 022° N
Yosemite National Park (National Park) — 22.0 mi, 016° N · 743k acres
Mt Buckingham School (historic) (Monument) — 22.8 mi, 351° N
September 11, 2001 Memorial (Monument) — 22.8 mi, 333° NW
Yosemite Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 22.8 mi, 021° N · 704k acres
Sierra Artists Gallery (Gallery) — 22.9 mi, 333° NW
Clovis Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 25.7 mi, 172° S
Ansel Adams Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 29.9 mi, 037° NE · 232k acres
Stanislaus National Forest (National Forest) — 32.7 mi, 352° N · 901k acres

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