Sentinel Beach Picnic Area

Sentinel Beach Picnic Area

Quick Facts

Amenities

7 listed

Beach/Water Access, Grill, Picnic Table, Recycling, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible

Picnic tables and grills are available beneath towering Sentinel Rock. The adjacent beach offers access to the Merced River when water levels are low. Upper Yosemite Fall and surrounding cliff faces are visible from the beach area. Vault toilets are available in the area.

Seasonal Information

This picnic area is open year-round from dawn to dusk.

Swift-moving, cold water is very dangerous and even deadly. Anytime the river is flowing strongly, such as in spring, stay away from the water.

Wildlife Safety

• Keep your distance from animals, even if they approach you.
• Never feed wild animals.
• Dispose of trash in bear-proof trash cans or dumpsters.
• While enjoying your picnic, keep your food, trash, and other scented items within arm's reach.
• If a bear approaches, yell as loudly as possible to scare the bear away.

Accessibility

The Sentinel Beach Picnic Area features accessible picnic tables with extended tops, accessible vault toilets, and grills. The road and footpaths in the area are unpaved and generally flat.