Yosemite Lakes Park, California the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over. In the California State Legislature, Yosemite Lakes is in , and is split between , and . In the United States House of Representatives, Yosemite Lakes is in . Yosemite Lakes Park, California Yosemite Lakes Park is an unincorporated community in Madera County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1230 feet (375 m). As a census-designated place (CDP) it is known as Yosemite Lakes. It is part of the Madera–Chowchilla Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,952
History of the Yosemite area in pursuit of Ahwaneechees led by Chief Tenaya. Accounts from the battalion, especially from Dr. Lafayette Bunnell, popularized Yosemite Valley as a scenic wonder. In 1864, Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoia trees were transferred from federal to state ownership. Yosemite pioneer Galen Clark became the park's first guardian. Conditions in Yosemite Valley were made more hospitable to people and access to the park was improved in the late 19th century. Naturalist John Muir and others became increasingly alarmed about the excessive exploitation of the area. Their efforts helped establish Yosemite National Park in 1890. Yosemite Valley