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Mi-Wuk Village, with its interesting name, offers each visitor a little history lesson as soon as you set foot within the town. Learning the story behind its name is a good start. Prior to the Gold Rush, Northern California was populated by Native Americans. In fact, California still has the largest population of Native Americans out of any state and is home to 109 federally recognized tribes. Mi-Wuk Village is named after the Me-Wuk (the present day spelling preferred by the indigenous peoples) tribe who lived in the area for centuries. The word “Miwok” means “people” in their language.

Located in Tuolumne County, right near Mariposa County where Yosemite Valley is nestled, Mi-Wuk Village is not too far from Yosemite National Park. Whether you’re headed to Yosemite or not, you might find yourself visiting little Mi-Wuk Village and its neighboring towns the next time you rent an RV and explore Northern California.

The Great Outdoors

Mi-Wuk Village has an elevation of 4,500, so you know there are mountains to hike in the area. While not in Mi-Wuk but right nearby in Sonora, you can hike along the scenic Clavey River to get to God’s Bath swimming hole (or any of the smaller pools before you get to God’s Bath if it’s busy). Rainbow Falls in Groveland is another popular swimming hole along the south fork of the Tuolumne River, although the slippery rocks along the waterfall may not be ideal if you’re traveling with young children. In Pinecrest, you can hike the 6.7-mile Pinecrest Lake Loop to get to Cleo’s Bath, another picturesque swimming hole that is still considered somewhat of a “secret gem.” This hike offers additional views of a lake, river, and waterfall. Grabbing drinks or snacks to bring during the hike and to the swimming hole is recommended, and conveniently-placed is a little store near the parking lot prior to the hike.

All three swimming holes are in the Stanislaus National Forest, which constitutes almost 900,000 acres of land in four counties in the Sierra Nevada in Northern California. The forest was named after the 96-mile Stanislaus River that was popular amongst tens of thousands of gold seekers during the Gold Rush. The Me-Wok people originally inhabited the banks of this particular river, and the river is named after Estanislao, a Spanish magistrate educated by Spanish soldiers who was also a native tribe leader. He is thought to have inspired the Legend of Zorro. He was passionate about protecting his fellow Native Americans in battle and later taught native languages to non-natives.

For more history, Mi-Wuk village has erected a monument honoring Chief William Fuller, son of a Me-Wok chief’s daughter, for his contributions to the community and the local band of Me-Woks. He established a small reservation that organized the local Me-Wok tribe and was a voice for the Native Americans. In addition, nearby town Twain Harte has a trail called the Shadow of the Mi-Wok, which is a short ¼ mile walk with outdoor historical exhibits. A longer hike, also with historical plaques to read along the way, is located on the West Side Trail. It is ten miles total, five miles there and five miles back. If you are not a fan or carrying a heavy backpack—especially if you are used to your luxury RV rental from Mi-Wuk Village holding onto your belongings for you—Potato Ranch Llama Packers rent out llamas that will carry the weight for you during hikes.

If you’ve gone on all of the hikes, swam in all of the swimming holes, and visited all of the historical items the town has to offer and just want to play or relax outside, Twain Harte also has a golf course and shows movies in an outdoor amphitheater in the summer. Also, a fun summer activity is the “Concerts in the Pines” outdoor live music sessions. In the opposite direction is Pinecrest Lake Resort. At Pinecrest Lake, you can swim, fish, or take a boat out on the water. The town of Pinecrest also has the Dodge Ridge Ski Area and Leland High Sierra Snow Play Park for wintertime activities.

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RV Parks

After all of that exploring, you will find yourself tired and looking for a place to park your camper rental from Mi-Wuk Village. While there are no RV Parks in the town itself, its neighbors have plenty of options to choose from. Sugar Pine RV Park in Twain Harte is surrounded by trees and has a little gurgling creek. It also has hookups for your RV, a pool, and a playground.

Marble Quarry RV Park in Columbia also offers RV hookups, as well as a sports lawn and a small store. The 49er RV Ranch, also in Columbia, offers hookups for your RV, cable, and WiFi. The camp hosts often serve dinner as well as coffee and smores, free for those staying at the park. If you are traveling with children, they can sign up to learn to pan for gold from a real gold miner who visits the premises.

Just over ten miles away in Tuolumne, the RV Park at Black Oak Casino Resort is another place where you can park your Mi-Wuk Village travel trailer. With hookups, a saltwater pool/hot tub, plus a clubhouse, you’ll have everything you need for a fun and convenient stay. A shuttle can pick you up and take you to the casino, where all RV park campers receive $25 to spend. In addition, the bottom floor of the casino has entertainment options for the kids.

If you are 55+, Gold Rush Mobile Home Park in Sonora accepts day-use lot rentals. The senior park is nestled among pine trees and has a waterfall fall to enjoy, as well as the convenience of picnic benches, showers, and laundry facilities.

Exploring the City

To regain your energy after hiking and driving through the curvy mountain roads, stop at the local burger shop for a burger with garlic fries or tots. There’s also a popular coffee shop in town that serves crepes, paninis, desserts, and ice cream. If you are willing to drive out of Mi-Wuk Village for lunch or dinner, the nearby town of Twain Harte offers plenty of other American comfort foods. A longer drive to Sonora or Columbia offers more restaurant choices.

Mi-Wuk Village is just as small as the word “village” implies. For more interesting activities, heading just out of town is a good choice. In Columbia, you can visit the Columbia State Historic Park for a blast from the past. The Gold Rush town seems to have been frozen in place and still operates like it’s the 1800s. If you follow the Historic Path, you will see many preserved buildings and actors in attire like the locals dressed in back then. Pop into the blacksmith’s shop for some metal trinkets or a blacksmithing class. Go bowling for free in the vintage wooden bowling alley. Step into the candy kitchen for some homemade sweets. Get some fresh bread from the general store. There’s also a teahouse and a saloon for adults, as well as stagecoach rides for the kids.

The State Park also has a small museum, and nearby towns Tuolumne, Sonora, and Groveland do as well. If you visit Tuolumne for the museum or happen to be camping with your RV rental from Mi-Wuk Village at the town’s RV Park at Black Oak Casino Resort, you can spend a day at the casino playing poker, eating at the buffet, or listening to live music. It is owned and operated by the Me-Wuk people that Mi-Wuk Village is named after. Sonora is also a good town to explore for more reasons than its museum. It has a theater known for famous plays and a cider and wine tasting room. A closer option in Twain Harte is a family-owned cellar where you can sample wine and shop at their boutique. And if you are looking for more historical experiences, travel back through time by catching a ride on a train pulled by a historic steam locomotive at Railtown 1897 in Jamestown.

Picture Gold Rush towns steeped in wild west history and a welcoming community, and you have Tuolumne County. Visiting Tuolumne County and its neighbors guarantees that you’ll have plenty of adventure, from bodies of water and hiking trails to explore, to towns stuck in the past. Each outdoor excursion, as well as most of the small shops and restaurants, will be rich with history. Find your perfect RV rental in Mi-Wuk Village and immerse yourself in the culture of the Me-Wuk people who still live in this old-fashioned but friendly town.

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