Tuolumne River (T31)
The river begins at Mount Lyell Glacier and flows nearly 150 miles to the San Joaquin River in the Central Valley.
Plan Around Tuolumne River (T31)
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Tuolumne River (T31) Details
You are at the point where the road crosses over the Tuolumne River. Use of this river has been a source of controversy for many years. Much of its water is now diverted to San Francisco from Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. More is siphoned off from La Grange Diversion Dam to irrigate farmland in the Central Valley, which leaves the lower course of the river with less than 60 percent of its historic flow. Despite these extensive water-system developments, the Tuolumne is still a popular area in the Park, although far less visited than the Merced River. Roadside marker: T31
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Tioga Road (Rt 120 East)
Nearby Parks Around Tuolumne River (T31)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tuolumne River (T31)
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0.1 mi away
Tuolumne Meadows Campground
This large campground has 304 sites, is open July through September, and can accommodate RVs and trailers.
0.1 mi away
Parsons Memorial Lodge
A testament to the Sierra Club's devotion.
0.1 mi away
Lembert Dome
Spectacular view of Tuolumne Meadows and surrounding peaks.
0.1 mi away
High Sierra Camp (T32)
Nestled high in the wilderness and surrounded by nothing but nature, this camp is a popular Yosemite destination.
0.1 mi away
Lembert Dome
Named after 19th-century homesteader John Baptist Lembert.
