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Yosemite National Park
Laws & Policies

Yosemite National Park Regulations
The Superintendent's Compendium [17 MB PDF] is a compilation of designations, closures, permit requirements, and other restrictions made by the superintendent, in addition to what is contained in Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Chapter 1, Parts 1 through 7 and 34) [4 MB PDF], and other applicable federal statutes and regulations.

Since the most recent compendium has been signed, these additional or modified closures (under section 1.5) have gone into effect:

″ Temporary Summit Meadow closure [82 kb PDF]

El Portal Administrative Site Regulations

The Superintendent's Compendium [130 kb PDF] is a compilation of designations, closures, permit requirements, and other restrictions made by the superintendent, in addition to what is contained in Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations (Chapter 1, Parts 1 through 7 and 34), and other applicable federal statutes and regulations.

 

 

Firearms
As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, visit the California Attorney General's website.

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

Discharging a firearm for any reason is illegal.

 
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Train traveling along the Merced River to Yosemite National Park.

Did You Know?
Starting in 1907, the Yosemite Valley Railroad brought passengers bound for Yosemite Valley up the Merced River canyon to El Portal. From there, they would take stagecoaches to the Valley. Some of the old train cars are now on display in El Portal.
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Last Updated: January 13, 2012 at 17:51 MST