Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center

Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center

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Quick Facts

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Bear Canister Purchase/Rental, Bicycle - Rack, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Permits Issued, Recycling, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Wheelchair Accessible

Visit the Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center to learn about wilderness safety, pick up wilderness permits and maps, and rent bear canisters.

Wilderness permits are required year-round for any overnight stay in the Yosemite Wilderness. Permits are not required for day hikes (except if hiking to Half Dome). Wilderness permits are only issued to a limited number of people for each trailhead in order to provide outstanding opportunities for solitude, as required by the Wilderness Act. Learn more about obtaining a wilderness permit.

Most of Yosemite is covered in snow during winter. Before planning a wilderness trip during this time, please ensure you're prepared for winter conditions.

Operating Hours & Seasons

8 am to 5 pm daily. The Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center is closed seasonally from approximately late-October through mid-April. During this time, self-registration wilderness permits are available from outside the nearest permit station to each trailhead.

Accessibility

This facility is wheelchair accessible. Designated accessible parking spaces are located behind the post office which is adjacent to the Wilderness Center.