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Mather is nestled in Tuolumne County, approximately 30 miles west of scenic Tioga Pass on Highway 120 -- California's highest vehicle crossing. This small unincorporated community is named after Stephen Tyng Mather, the first director and founder of the National Park Service in the early 1900s.

Book an RV in Mather and get ready to explore majestic Yosemite National Park, discover authentic California Gold Rush Country, and experience unforgettable High Sierra adventures.

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The Great Outdoors

When you rent a travel trailer in Mather, you’ll be able to enjoy all your favorite outdoor activities in a spectacular locale. Crystal clear lakes, surging streams and ancient mountain forests surround Mather and offer unlimited recreation in all four seasons. If you’re a fan of water sports, boating, rafting, or swimming options abound at Birch Lake and Pool. Fishing is plentiful in any of the nearby mountain streams, and lakes.

California’s regal Sierra Nevada mountains offers a goldmine for nature lovers, with famous settings like Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park offering miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails set in wildly beautiful terrains. There are numerous opportunities to enjoy the splendor of this area. Trek around Yosemite’s legendary giant sequoia trees, take in Tunnel View and the vista of towering Bridalveil Fall or join mountain climbers from around the world who come here to be awestruck by the iconic granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome.

RV Parks

Whether you choose to settle down for the night in an off-the-beaten-path campground around woods, water, and mountains, or in RV parks full of fun amenities, your choices for parking a motorhome rental near Mather are just about endless.

One great option to consider is Yosemite Lakes RV Resort, conveniently open year-round and situated on the South Fork of the Tuolumne River close by the west gate of the Yosemite park entrance. The 400-acre preserve offers 30 and 50 amp RV sites with full hookups, as well as a gas station, convenience store, laundromat, family lodge, and many other amenities to enjoy. Just nearby are plenty of local attractions to explore, including the river, Lake Don Pedro, or the well-known Moaning Cavern -- the state's largest public cavern.

If you’d like to fully immerse yourself in nature and camp under the stars, Yosemite has 10 designated campgrounds that can accommodate your RV rental. Just be aware there are no hookups available in Yosemite, although there are dump stations with fresh water at Upper Pines Campground year-round, and near Wawona Campground and Tuolumne Meadows Campground in the summer.

If close proximity to town is a priority, you might want to opt for the well-landscaped Mother Lode Fairgrounds. As well as being within walking distance of downtown Sonora, this site also has year-round accessibility to 80 RV sites providing electric, water, sewer hookups, Wi-Fi and firepits. Plus, the Fairgrounds has building facilities available to rent if planning a special group event is part of your travel itinerary.

Exploring the City

Setting out in a luxury motorhome rental from Mather puts you within easy driving distance of classic gold rush towns located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills in the heart of California’s “Gold Country."

Known as the “Queen of the Southern Mines," Sonora is a thriving commercial and cultural center for Tuolumne County offering plenty of historic downtown charm to soak up. Browse the collections and exhibits at the Tuolumne County Museum to get a better sense of this region and its rich heritage; wander on the Dragoon Gulch Trail to see spectacular views of Sonora and its surrounding mountain ranges; or set out on a walking tour of the historic downtown and make sure to swing by Sonora’s historic Opera Hall. You might also want to experience the town of Columbia, an old gold mining business district that has been preserved from the 1850s with shops, restaurants and restored hotels.

If time-travel is your thing, it’s also worth a visit to the California Historical Landmark of Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown, where vintage steam train rides, a working roundhouse, and the Sierra Railway Shops await. As you continue to explore the area in your Mather camper rental, you’ll also find an vast assortment of modern-day activities to keep you entertained; from boutiques, antique stores and art galleries; to golf courses, gourmet restaurants, and wineries.

Should it be the warm California sunshine you are seeking, consider a travel trailer rental in Mather. Walk along a shoreline, hit up a trail, and take in the outstanding landscape. Rent a luxury motorhome in Mather, CA and see what all California has to offer.

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