Basic Information

Summer 2022 Updates

A reservation is required to drive into Yosemite National Park during peak hours (6 am – 4 pm) from May 20 through September 30, 2022.

If you have another reservation in the park, you may not need a peak hours reservation and can pay the entrance fee at the park entrance station. You do not need a peak hours reservation if:

• you have a camping or lodging reservation
• you have a wilderness or Half Dome permit
• you have a vacation rental reservation inside the park
• you enter via the local public transit system (YARTS buses)
• you enter with an authorized tour
• you have a special use permit

Learn more about current park operations.

 

Directions

Operating Hours & Seasons

Weather

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

Entrance Passes:

Internet & Cellular Access

Public WiFi is available.

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