Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza Parking

Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza Parking

Quick Facts

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Walk among Yosemite's stately giants in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.

Visitors have access to parking, restroom facilities, visitor information, and can board a free shuttle for the two mile ride to the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. See local postings for shuttle information.

The road to the grove, beyond the welcome plaza, is closed to private vehicles. 

Vehicles displaying a disability placard can drive up the Mariposa Grove Road at any time. There are designated accessible parking spaces at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area and at Grizzly Giant accessible parking area. Parking is limited.

Hours

From approximately December through March, the Mariposa Grove Road is closed to vehicles and the shuttle no longer operates. The road, along with all trails within the Grove, remain open to hikers, snowshoers, and skiers.

See website for more information.

Getting Here

After entering Yosemite National Park's South Entrance, turn right at the roundabout, the welcome plaza is less than a quarter-mile up the road.

Rules & Regulations

• Bicycles are allowed on the Mariposa Grove Road up to near the Grizzly Giant when the road is open. Bicycles are not allowed anywhere else in the Mariposa Grove.
• Pets are not allowed on any trails in the Mariposa Grove. Pets are allowed in the parking lots on leash only. Pets are not allowed on shuttles.
• Sleeping in your car or RV overnight in a parking lot or along the side of the road is not allowed.
• You may store food inside your car (out of sight, with windows completely closed) only during daylight hours. Empty your car of all food, drinks, coolers, toiletries, and trash after dark. Even an empty candy bar wrapper is enough temptation to entice a bear to break into your car. Vehicles containing food after dark may be impounded and/or cited.

Accessibility

Vehicles displaying a disability placard can either drive to the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza, park in a designated space, then ride the shuttle, or they can drive up the Mariposa Grove Road and park at the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area or at the Grizzly Giant accessible parking area. Parking is limited.