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Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous terrain in the Sierra Nevada of California.

You can visit Yosemite all year, though some areas of the park are inaccessible by car from approximately November through May due to snow. You can drive your car into and around Yosemite, though we encourage you to use shuttle buses in some areas.

Reservations are not required to enter Yosemite, however we strongly recommend that you make reservations for camping or lodging if you plan to spend the night.

 
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Natural fires were low intensity prior to suppression.  

Did You Know?
Prior to fire suppression by Euro-American settlers, approximately 16,000 acres burned each year in Yosemite National Park either by natural fires or through American Indian fire management practices.

Last Updated: February 12, 2007 at 13:49 EST