Madera, California

Check out Madera, California in your RV rental from RVshare! Gateway to the vast tourism experiences of Madera County and the southern Yosemite region, the City of Madera offers travel services and tourist amenities for nearly everyone. For example, it is home to the Madera District Fairgrounds, which hosts a number of special events and celebrations. Another attraction of special note is the Madera Wine Trail; which features tours of some of California’s finest vineyards. In addition, The Vintners host several events each year drawing people from all around the area. If you love wine and festivities, then this city is worth a visit in your RV rental Madera CA from RVshare!

Popular Tourist Attractions

Whatever your interests, Madera has an attraction for you. Check out three of the many places that you can experience when you visit.

Ficklin Vineyards

Not just any old Port in a storm, Ficklin Vineyards is America’s oldest Port winery and was founded in 1946. It is a family owned producer of premium, medal-winning Ports. Visit the winery to taste their wines and tour the adobe building that is home to their Port Library and Solera, this is a must whenever you are in the region.

Quady Winery

Quady Winery specializes in dessert wines from under-appreciated muscat varieties, in ports, and in aperitif wines. Stop by their vineyards and take the tour, attend a free tasting, and spend your vacation budget on their fabulous selections. Examples include:

The Essensia and Electra wines made from Orange Muscat

Elysium and Red Electra from the Black Muscat variety; they can either accompany or replace a dessert and are best if served chilled.

Starboard, a port type wine made in a fruit forward-softer style is Quady's euphemism for port. It is made in two styles: Batch 88 for current drinking and Vintage Starboard, for bottle aging.

Vya Vermouths, made in two styles, extra dry and sweet, for use either as an aperitif or to mix with spirits. Vya is the vermouth for the connoisseur.

Madera Wine Trail

This wine trail will take you on a tour of the wineries making award-winning wines just south of Yosemite National Forest. Madera County has a long tradition producing wine and is one of the oldest grape growing regions in America. Guests visiting the Madera Wine Trail reap the benefits of the region’s rich history, knowledgeable staff, and tasting rooms that are still small enough for you to be able to chat with the winemakers themselves. The Madera area winemakers celebrate each other’s unique styles – visitors can experience old world processes and state-of-the-art technology in the same day.

Campgrounds and State/National Parks

When RVing, it is essential that you find a quality campground to use as a home base while you enjoy the sights and sounds of Madera. To this end, we have supplied you with three campgrounds that are sure to fit the bill.

The Lakes RV & Golf Resort

The Lakes RV Park & Golf Resort is located in California’s heartland; conveniently close to State Highway 99 and within easy driving to the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Wine Country, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks, Lake Tahoe, and the Central Coast. In other words, it is the perfect home base for your trip in an RV rental in Madera, CA.

Features and Benefits:

Pet friendly 81 Total spaces 30/50 Amp service Patios Wi-Fi Game Room Golf Heated Pool Horseshoes Lake Outdoor Games Rec Hall Spa Cable TV Laundry Restaurant Restrooms Showers

Fresno Mobile Home & RV Park

The Fresno Mobile Home & RV Park is located near Highway 99; which makes it extremely convenient after a long day on the road in an RV rental in Madera, California. It has a long and varied history and has served generations of families for over 50 years with superior customer services and a number of amenities.  

Features and Benefits:

Pet friendly 59 Total spaces 30/50 Amp service Patios Wi-Fi Pool Swimming Laundry Restrooms Self-Service RV Wash Showers

Yosemite South/Coarsegold KOA

Yosemite South KOA Campground is more than 30 acres of land with beautiful rolling hills, a large pool, horseshoe pits, a tranquil environment under the stars and more, which will provide an unforgettable experience for you and your family.

So if you are looking to get away from the hustle of the city, the Yosemite South / Coarsegold KOA campground is the getaway destination, especially because of its close proximity to Yosemite National Park. 

Features and Benefits:

Pet friendly 94 Total spaces 30/50 Amp service Wi-Fi Game Room Horseshoes Pool Rec Hall Shuffleboard Swimming Fire Rings Restrooms Showers

Events

When you visit Madera you’ll find a variety of attractions and fun to keep the entire family occupied! Folks in California love to celebrate and often do so in ways that promise tons of food, laughter, and most of all, wonderful memories. Indoor/outdoor, all seasons, arts… you name it, there’s an event for it. Join in on the fun and festivities at one of the hundreds of events in Madera this year.

Arts and Culture

If you are looking for a cultural activity in Madera, be sure to check out the Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour. This event provides art enthusiasts with the chance to see fine art and fine crafts in the making, and to purchase works directly from the people who create them.

The show takes place in homes, studios, galleries, and businesses in more than a dozen communities in Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties.  The show features artists and artisans working in a wide range of media including painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, woodcarving, ceramics, glass, and more!

Fairs and Festivals

One of the best fairs in the area is the Madera District Fair, which has been in existence since 1937. It features fun for the entire family including children's activities, entertainment, music, rides, agricultural exhibits, animals, commercial vendors, a wide variety of food and attractions.

The Bottom Line

Whether you would like to taste some of the delicious wines in the area, attend local fairs, or relax in this scenic and relaxing environment, Madera abounds with many opportunities for you to try something new. Hopefully, the above list has provided you with some inspiration so that you will have fun exploring this interesting state. Hop in your RV from RVshare and have fun exploring what beautiful Madera has to offer!

Safe travels from everyone here at RVshare! Enjoy your RV rental Madera California!