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Things to do in Madera County

2 outings for families, couples, seniors and groups. Every listing links to its source. Details can change. Check with the venue before you go.

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Outdoors and Nature in Madera County

Parks, trails, beaches, gardens and nature reserves.

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Section: Outdoors and Naturepark

Devils Postpile National Monument

Weekends through Nov 1, 2026

Reds Meadow Road to the monument is open weekends only through Nov 1 and closes to vehicles and pedestrians from Nov 2 for construction and winter; all trails are open. No overnight parking after October 15, and the road is not plowed.

Dates
Weekends through Nov 1, 2026
Hours
Reds Meadow Road open Saturdays 7am through Sundays 11pm, Sep 21-Nov 1; ranger station Sat-Sun 9am-3pm
Cost
Driving in: US Forest Service amenity fee, day pass $10/vehicle
Where
Reds Meadow Valley via Reds Meadow Road, near Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Section: Outdoors and Naturehistoric site

Wassama Round House State Historic Park

Traditional meeting place of the Southern Sierra Miwok, still used for ceremonies, with interpretive exhibits, five miles northwest of Oakhurst off Highway 49. Gathering Day, held each year on the third Saturday of October, includes demonstrations of dancing, crafts and basket weaving.

Hours
Call the park for hours: 209-742-7625
Dogs
No dogs.
Where
Road 628, Ahwahnee, CA
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Museums in Madera County

Art, history and science museums, with hours and prices from each source.

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Section: Museumshistoric site

Wassama Round House State Historic Park

Traditional meeting place of the Southern Sierra Miwok, still used for ceremonies, with interpretive exhibits, five miles northwest of Oakhurst off Highway 49. Gathering Day, held each year on the third Saturday of October, includes demonstrations of dancing, crafts and basket weaving.

Hours
Call the park for hours: 209-742-7625
Dogs
No dogs.
Where
Road 628, Ahwahnee, CA
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