Last updated: July 17, 2025
Place
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Quick Facts
Amenities
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Entrance Passes for Sale, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
Welcome to Yosemite National Park! Prepare to let your curiosity guide you to new places. Pick up a map and brochure as you enter your national park.
The park entrance fee can be paid upon arrival. Park passes can be purchased at this entrance station, and park brochures may be available. Learn more about entrance fees and passes.
Hours
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year (conditions permitting).
Getting Here
Located on Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 from the west), about 24 miles from both Groveland and from Yosemite Valley.
Traffic Warnings
From spring through fall, you are likely to experience congestion in Yosemite Valley and at park entrances. Be prepared for delays, especially in afternoons and on weekends. Plan accordingly and use restrooms when available. It is best to arrive early in the morning or in the late afternoon to find parking and avoid traffic delays.
Accessibility
Request a park accessibility guide here.