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Current view of Yosemite Falls
(Yosemite Conservancy webcam)

 

 

Road Status

 

Call 209/372-0200 (press 1 then 1) for the most up-to-date conditions (the information below only reflects planned or long-term closures)

Wawona Road (continuation of Highway 41 from Fresno)	Open
El Portal Road (continuation of Highway 140 from Merced)	Open
Big Oak Flat Road (continuation of Highway 120 from Manteca)	Open
Yosemite Valley Roads Expect delays entering and exiting Yosemite Valley (west of Bridalveil Fall). Traffic circulation will temporarily change beginning May 18 as part of a pilot project.	Open
Hetch Hetchy Road Open 8 am to 5 pm	Open
Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park)	Open
Glacier Point Road	Open
Mariposa Grove Road When open (typically, spring–fall), road is open only to vehicles displaying disability placards. All others must cycle or hike to the grove from Mariposa Grove Welcome Center (near South Entrance).	Open

Feeling lost? Find driving directions. You can also view a map showing road conditions outside of Yosemite.

 

Seasonal Information

• Rivers & Waterfalls: Yosemite Falls, Vernal Fall, Nevada Fall, and Bridalveil Fall are flowing fairly well. Use extreme caution anywhere near flowing water. Snowpack is about 25% of average as of May 1.

• Bears: Bears are very active throughout the park! Be sure to store your food properly and to remain at least 50 yards from bears in forest and meadows.

• Fire & Smoke: Yosemite air quality can be affected by fires elsewhere in the region. Stage 1 fire restrictions arein effect. (read the latest fire news and check air quality and smoke forecast).

 

Campground Information

• Yosemite Valley:

  Open: Reservations required: Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines, Camp 4
  First-come, first-served: None

  Closed: None

• Outside Yosemite Valley:

  Open: Reservations required: None
  First-come, first served: None

  Closed: Hodgdon Meadow, Wawona, Bridalveil Creek, Crane Flat, Tamarack Flat, White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, Porcupine Flat, and Tuolumne Meadows (opens June 21; reservations required)

Check today's campground availability by calling 209/372-0266.

View estimated opening and closing dates in 2021 for all campgrounds.

Reservations are available up to five months in advance and are strongly recommended. If you don't have a reservation, get details about camping without a reservation.

Visit Yosemite Hospitality's website for lodging information (including information about Housekeeping Camp and High Sierra Camps). Reservations are available and recommended up to 366 days in advance.

 

Trails and Wilderness Conditions

Trails in Yosemite may be closed when there are hidden hazards or when they are impassable due to rock fall, snow, ice, or fire. Open trails aren't necessarily free of hazards--by entering the wilderness, you assume responsibility for your safety and must use good judgment. Trails not listed below are open, but may be snowy and very difficult to find from about November through May/June (and may have other hazards).

• There are numerous trees fallen across trails throughout the park.
• The Valley Loop Trail is closed between Cathedral Beach picnic area and El Capitan Crossover due to a prescribed fire.
• The boulders around the base of Lower Yosemite Fall (the off-trail area between the footbridge/viewing area and the waterfall) is closed.
• The road to the Crane Flat helibase is closed.
• Merced River is closed between Sentinel Beach picnic area and El Capitan Crossover due to the risk of trees falling into the river following a prescribed fire.
• The trail to Bridalveil Fall is closed due to the Bridalveil Fall Rehabilitation Project.
• The Half Dome cables are up for the season through October 12, conditions permitting. A permit is required to hike to the top of Half Dome when the cables are up.
• Due to bear activity along the Snow Creek Trail and the potential for bear/human interactions the area to the south and east of the footbridge is closed to overnight camping and unattended food (even if stored properly). The National Park Service will continue to monitor the bears' activity and will re-open the area to camping as soon as possible. The trails and areas are open to day hiking.

• No other trails are closed.

Climbing closures are in effect on several routes each year from March 1 through July 15 to protect peregrine falcons. Additionally, a free wilderness climbing permit is required for all overnight big wall climbs.

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