The Bridalveil Creek campground located on the Glacier Point Road is available on a first come, first served basis June through September. Wawona Historic Wawona, just inside the park's southern boundary, serves as an access point to a variety of beautiful, less-frequented areas. The abundance of water in the spring makes this an attractive area for wilderness users. With a beginning elevation of 4000 feet, it is often a good area for spring backpackers. The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and Chilnualna Falls are popular day hikes.
Longer trips starting here are spectacular and abundant.
Beautiful meadows and lakes, including Chilnualna, Grouse, Crescent, Royal Arch, and Buena Vista, as well as the little used Alder Creek trail, can be accessed from the south end of the park.