Last updated: August 14, 2025
Place
Big Oak Flat Entrance

Entrance Passes for Sale, Information - Maps Available, Information - Park Newspaper Available, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
Welcome to Yosemite National Park! Big Oak Flat entrance is a fee station located on Big Oak Flat Road, the continuation of Highway 120 (from the west) inside the park. A large, colorful entrance sign for the park is located just outside the fee station area and is a popular photo spot.
Visitors can pay the park entrance fee, show their parks pass, or purchase a pass as they enter the park. Park brochures may be available. Entrance stations at Yosemite do not accept cash. Learn more about entrance fees and passes.
Seasonal Information
Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year (conditions permitting).
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.