Yosemite Lakes Park (CDP name: Yosemite Lakes; ~5,000 residents) is a large homeowners-association community in the Sierra foothills between Fresno and Yosemite, near Coarsegold. Developed by the Titan Group in the 1970s, it spans about 21 square miles at 900–2,200 feet elevation, with custom homes on 1-acre-plus lots tucked among oaks, pines, and boulders. It is a non-gated community run by the elected Yosemite Lakes Owners Association (YLOA). Amenities include an equestrian center, clubhouse, 9-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, hiking trails, a recreation area with lighted ball field, and three man-made lakes (Blue Heron Lake, Black Hawk Lake) — plus the Blue Heron restaurant, Fairway Café, a grocery store, and small shops. "Love where you live" is the community motto.
Blue Heron Lake and Black Hawk Lake — community lakes
Yosemite Lakes golf course (9-hole) and Fairway Café
Equestrian center — boarding and trails
Clubhouse — Blue Heron restaurant, Yosemite Grill, lending library
Community hiking and walking trails
Nearby Coarsegold — shops, dining, and the Coarsegold Historic Museum
Commuting from Yosemite Lakes
About 35 miles northeast of central Fresno via SR 41 — roughly a 45–55 minute drive. A foothill community, not a daily commuter town.
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What is the housing market like in Yosemite Lakes, CA? The median list in Yosemite Lakes is $433,650. Median listing price · Sep 2026
How is the commute from Yosemite Lakes, CA? About 35 miles northeast of central Fresno via SR 41 — roughly a 45–55 minute drive. A foothill community, not a daily commuter town.
