About Us

Welcome to Tuolumne County!

Get ready for Yosemite explorations, Gold Country discoveries, and High Sierra adventures.

Tuolumne (rhymes with “follow me”) County, located 2 ½ hours east of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a pristine, scenic expanse reaching from the foothills into the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Gold was discovered in Tuolumne County in 1848, setting off the major Gold Rush of 1849.

The main highways leading to the picturesque drive from San Francisco and East Bay Area are Highways 108 and 120 from the west and Highway 49 from the north. The CA Highway 120 entrance to Yosemite National Park is considered the “front door” of the park for the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park and other surrounding areas provide natural vistas and settings for hiking, water skiing, horseback riding, rafting, camping, snowmobiling, boating, snow skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities. Historic hotels, golf courses, numerous and varied dining establishments, historic saloons, wineries and a hard cider distillery, train rides, casinos, museums, two state historic parks, live theatre and many bed-and-breakfast inns are among the many other attributes that make the county a year-round vacation destination.

Visit Tuolumne County operates one year-round Visitors Center with friendly, knowledgeable staff who can help you plan your visit:

Sonora, CA: 193 S. Washington St.: Open Monday-Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm).  Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Or, call us at (800) 446-1333 for help planning your trip and to get your FREE Tuolumne County Travel Guide.

Visit Tuolumne County is the official Tourism Bureau of Tuolumne County, California. As the role of the Destination Marketing/Management Organization (DMMO) has evolved, Visit Tuolumne County has adopted the following statements to incorporate multiple areas of involvement.

Mission Statement:
To enhance economic growth by responsibly increasing tourism to Tuolumne County.

Vision Statement:
The  VTC is the premiere authority for marketing Tuolumne County’s tourism  assets and is looked to for leadership in all areas of destination  management.

Strategic Statement:
As an effort  to align with DMMO trends, the VTC takes an active role in industry  conferences, accreditation programs, continued education, multi-year  planning and strategic partnerships. The VTC will always look for ways  to build on past and current success.

Community Statement:
The  VTC supports the community through a Community Sponsorship program to  leverage marketing dollars and assist various groups in their promotion  of tourism. Additionally, the VTC Team takes pride in being a part of  Tuolumne County by volunteering talent and resources to help make a  vibrant and thriving community.

Inspiration Statement:
The  VTC Team appreciates the specialness of this place we live and is passionate about and inspired by High Sierra Adventures, Yosemite  Explorations and Gold Country Discoveries that abound throughout  Tuolumne County.