You don't need reservations to visit or enter Yosemite National Park, but reservations for lodging or camping are essential if you plan to spend the night in the park.
The park entrance fee applies to all visitors. If you arrive in your private car, the entrance fee is $20 per car. This is valid for unlimited entries to Yosemite for seven days, and includes all occupants of the car.
September 26, 2009 is National Public Lands Day, which means entrance fees are waived on that day.
Otherwise, entrance fees are as follows:
$10 per person if arriving on foot, horseback, bicycle, motorcycle, or on a non-commercial bus (free for those 15 years old and younger).
Commercial tours pay the following rates (a special permit is required):
- Commercial sedan (up to six seats): $25 (plus $10 per person)
- Commercial van (7-15 seats): $125
- Commercial mini bus (16-25 seats): $200
- Commercial motor coach (more than 26 seats): $300
(Note that fees are based on capacity, not on occupancy.)
Other Passes
These passes admit the pass owner and any accompanying passengers in a private car. Purchase these passes at any park entrance station.
Yosemite Pass (annual pass): $40
America the Beautiful–National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass: $80
This is an annual admission pass covering admission and standard amenity fees. This replaces the National Parks Pass and Golden Eagle Pass.
Access Pass: Free
This is a lifetime admission and discount pass for US citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities.
Senior Pass: $10
This is a lifetime admission and discount pass for US citizens or permanent residents who are age 62 or older.
Read more about passes.
