Greeley Hill

Our gateway to unlimited Sierra recreation... Greeley Hill resides on Highway 132, not far from the northern entrance to Yosemite National Park.

The history of this town reveals a more rustic way of life during the Gold Rush. Logging, ranching, farming, and mining were prevalent before the turn of the century, and much of that same atmosphere remains the same today.

Today, Greeley Hill offers an extensive network of trails for hiking, horseback riding and camping, an ATV park, nearby swimming holes, and incredible views.

Landmarks
Bower Cave is located on the east side of the North Fork of the Merced River, .5 miles east of the junction of the Buck Meadows/Old Yosemite (Greeley Hill) roads, six miles east of Greeley Hill.

This historic tourist attraction began to draw crowds in the mid 1850's, when miners discovered it. Stairs were built into the cave and a number of buildings, including a hotel (in 1881) were erected to serve the many tourists who frequented the historical site.

In the early 1950's a fatality caused the cave to be closed to the public, and by the 1970's it was nearly forgotten.

Today, a permit can be obtained to visit Bower Cave. For information on acquiring a permit, contact the Groveland Ranger District located 8 miles east of Groveland at 24545 Highway 120. The District can be reached by phone at (209) 962-7825