Basic Information

Directions

Operating Hours & Seasons

Weather

Fees & Passes

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Yosemite National Park includes nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous scenery, including high cliffs, deep valleys, tall waterfalls, ancient giant sequoias, and a large wilderness. Millions of people visit Yosemite each year to experience its beauty and its many opportunities for enjoyment.

• Learn some tips for a fun visit to Yosemite.
• Check out Yosemite's current conditions and weather forecast.
• Learn about what Yosemite is like in the different seasons (we're always open).
• Reservations are not required to enter Yosemite National Park, but we strongly recommend that you make reservations for lodging, camping, and backpacking. You can pay the park entrance fee upon arrival (there's no need to pay it in advance).
• Permits and Reservations
• How to get around Yosemite, including information about public transportation and tire chain use (if you're visiting October through April)
• Safety, public health, and park regulations
  
• Pets
• Accessibility for people with disabilities
• Bears and food storage and what to do if you see a bear
• Internet access and cell service
  
• Brochures