Basic Information

Entrance Reservations

Visitors who plan to enter Yosemite National Park between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Memorial Day weekend, any day between June 15 and August 15, or Labor Day weekend are likely to need a reservation. This system ensures all visitors, whether they plan in advance or decide last minute, can experience the park each day. It also spreads visitation across the day so that visitors have a better experience.

 

Directions

Operating Hours & Seasons

Weather

Fees & Passes

Internet & Cellular Access

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

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).
• 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