Whitlock Creek Oaks, California

This property is in the historic Whitlock Mining district five miles north of the town of Mariposa. The district is east of the Mother Lode gold belt and includes the Colorado, Sherlock Creek, and Whiskey Flat areas. The area was placer-mined soon after the beginning of the gold rush, and lode mining began shortly afterward. A number of mines were active here during the 1930s, and a few, such as the Diltz and Schroeder mines, have been intermittently prospected in recent years.  

Placer and Lode mining began in 1849. 49er's Lafayette Bunnell, Champlin Spencer, Thomas Whitlock and John Sherlock and a monte dealer from Quartzburg have all been credited with being the sole discoverer of the rich gold deposits.
Over 70 lode mines such as the Buffalo Champion 2, Colorado, Diltz, Geary, Golden Key, King Solomon, Landrum, Nutmeg, Our Chance, Permit, Schroeder, Spread Eagle and Whitlock have been recorded in the district since the 1850's. With several of them operating stamp mills, including a 20 stamp battery at the Whitlock Mine, post offices opened in the towns of Colorado in 1858 and Whitlock in 1899. The mining towns of Whitlock, Colorado, and Sherlock no longer exists.

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Pitch your tent under the stars next to Oaks, Pines, Manzanita, and Willows near Whitlock Creek (seasonal) in Gold Country. Take a trip to the Merced River, Yosemite National Park or just relax away from the lights and sounds of the city. You will frequently encounter deer, wild turkey, hawks, woodpeckers and possibly spy a bear or bobcat.  We are off the beaten path and offer peace and quiet.  The site is private and located at the foot of Potato Hill and aside 2 seasonal creeks.  The creeks run pretty full in the rainy season and dry up mid-summer.  There are Oak trees to hang a hammock, a picnic table, plenty of space to chose our tent site, or just sleep in your vehicle.  The road is rocky and unpaved.  Low profile vehicles are not recommended, but can be parked a couple 100 ft. away if you chose to walk-in to the site.  4WD or AWD vehicles is advisable.   Located in the historic Whitlock Mining District and the Merced River Recreation Area,  34 miles (53 minutes) to Yosemite and 12 miles to the Historic town of Mariposa.